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(126,287 posts) Sat Jul 9, 2016, 12:27 PM Jul 2016

Dallas shooter used military skills for murder [View all]

By Sue Ambrose, Holly K. Hacker and Steve Thompson
Published: 08 July 2016 10:32 PM
Updated: 09 July 2016 10:45 AM

... officials said Friday that a search of his home in Mesquite had turned up "bomb-making materials, ballistic vests, rifles, ammunition and a personal journal of combat tactics." They said he was described as a loner.

Johnson told police he had been training for the deadly ambush; one neighboring family said Friday that he had been performing what looked like military training exercises in his yard ...

One family friend said Johnson had changed when he returned from overseas.

"He was withdrawn, didn't want to talk to people anymore, didn't believe in God anymore," said Myrtle Booker, 62, who knew his mother through church.His interest in guns had grown, she said ...

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/headlines/20160708-ousted-from-army-dallas-shooter-used-military-skills-for-murder.ece

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Dallas shooter used military skills for murder [View all] struggle4progress Jul 2016 OP

Time to register all guns and their owners. Require annual tests and re-registration. onehandle Jul 2016 #1

And this would have changed what? Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #2

Banning assault weapons might have helped keep him away from them or make it harder to get. Rex Jul 2016 #3

That is not what the OP posted about Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #5

Yes and your reply was not to the OP. Nice dodge but fail. Rex Jul 2016 #7

Actually he was responding to the previous failed post. JonathanRackham Jul 2016 #38

Oh are you here to speak for him? Rex Jul 2016 #56

Pointing out the errors and facts. JonathanRackham Jul 2016 #61

Sure sure. Rex Jul 2016 #64

Good comeback Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #69

Thanks I know. Rex Jul 2016 #70

Yes, the last ban worked great for 10 years! Eleanors38 Jul 2016 #130

Right. We should do nothing. Thanks for playing. Rex Jul 2016 #131

How about things that do work Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #133

Rex, you seem satisfied with anything what sticks on the wall. Trouble is... Eleanors38 Jul 2016 #179

Well your opinion has been noted. Rex Jul 2016 #184

I have offered ways of dealing with violence in the 10+ years I have been on DU... Eleanors38 Jul 2016 #187

Just get rid of assault weapons, there is no good justification for having them for civilian use. Rex Jul 2016 #4

The SKS has a fixed 10 round magazine Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #6

You are confusing assault weapons and assault rifles. Rex Jul 2016 #8

No, I am not Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #10

I'm afraid so. Rex Jul 2016 #11

Then explain why, bet you can not Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #17

Just did down thread. Rex Jul 2016 #19

What post? Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #23

18 Rex Jul 2016 #26

You did not, that is the definition of assault weapon. Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #35

See post 34. Rex Jul 2016 #37

The SKS.... Adrahil Jul 2016 #188

A standard SKS doesn't meet the assault weapon definition of any proposed laws or the 1994 AWB aikoaiko Jul 2016 #127

What do we do about modified weapons? Rex Jul 2016 #128

So, about 1850? ;) Adrahil Jul 2016 #189

Which waters the tree of liberty faster? GeorgeGist Jul 2016 #15

What is the definition of "assault weapon"? Marengo Jul 2016 #14

Here ya go. Rex Jul 2016 #18

Was his SKS detachable magazine fed? I've not been following that closely. Marengo Jul 2016 #25

Yes he had clips for the weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #27

Not to be pedantic, but were they clips or magazines. Different feed devices. Marengo Jul 2016 #36

The were quick clips, it might be an old weapon but it is still an assault weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #41

Magazines, as in the type of feed device used by the AK-47? Base model SKS uses 10 round clips... Marengo Jul 2016 #53

Evidently he has a modified assault weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #58

Stripper clips? Travis_0004 Jul 2016 #138

Yep an SKS Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #28

Right it had clips thanks again for saying so. Rex Jul 2016 #30

It appears the model of SKS he used Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #39

Well magazines makes it an assault weapon. Clips maybe not so much. Rex Jul 2016 #43

And the function of the rifle is the same Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #47

Yes as an assault weapon, thanks. Rex Jul 2016 #49

Not if it had a fixed magazine Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #57

You said he didn't have a fixed magazine, make up your mind. Rex Jul 2016 #59

Lol, I said it appears that he had a rifle with removable magazines Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #67

But he was using a modified assault weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #72

Never said that, you did Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #74

Yes and? Rex Jul 2016 #76

Please read my posts Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #87

You did, but hey you are not really paying attention right? Rex Jul 2016 #89

I am , you must like me, lol Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #92

I like that you keep contradicting yourself and don't know what an assault weapon is. Rex Jul 2016 #95

Clips and magazines are different feed devices, and in terms of defining whether or not... Marengo Jul 2016 #42

I thought he used clips, but up thread someone else said he used magazines Rex Jul 2016 #46

It appears that model used removable magazines Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #52

So he had a modified assault weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #54

Probably not Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #60

Probably so. Rex Jul 2016 #62

Ah, that makes sense. There were several models of SKS imported from China modified for detachable.. Marengo Jul 2016 #66

Interchangeable parts makes it easy to modify a weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #68

May or may not have been an old rifle Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #71

Probably was vintage. Rex Jul 2016 #73

We do not know Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #96

Not true, you said he did not have an assault weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #98

I believe I said IF Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #107

So this is all pure speculation? Rex Jul 2016 #109

Pretty much at the moment Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #119

It Orlando shooting was an assault weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #123

It was first reported as an AR-15 Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #132

A semi-automatic rifle Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #20

Right the weapon used in the Dallas shooting was an assault weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #24

I said if it had a removable magazine and Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #33

Yes you keep contradicting yourself, but already admitted it was an assault weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #34

Yes I have said many times now Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #45

Your post 39 contradicts what you just typed. Rex Jul 2016 #48

Nope, been very consistent Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #75

Not at all, just don't edit #39. Rex Jul 2016 #78

I plan not to and if I did Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #88

Good. Rex Jul 2016 #90

Nothing wrong with that post Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #103

If you say so. Rex Jul 2016 #104

I did twice, thank you Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #108

If you say so, twice. Rex Jul 2016 #110

This is a SKS witout a removable magazine. It is loaded with 10shot stripper clips. oneshooter Jul 2016 #181

How will carpenters pound nails? JonathanRackham Jul 2016 #40

With a hammer, a nail gun is right out. Rex Jul 2016 #50

Screw....... JonathanRackham Jul 2016 #55

Why a public database? Wouldn't that increase the possibility of theft? Marengo Jul 2016 #83

Yes, but some do not seem to care Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #94

That, and perhaps the goal is harassment and increased exposure to danger. Marengo Jul 2016 #116

We should probably listen in on their phonecalls and monitor their internet use as well. name not needed Jul 2016 #163

Time to bad assault weapons, there is no reason for them to be in civilian hands. nt Rex Jul 2016 #9

So you want door to door Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #13

LOL. Nice fail, I said ban as in don't sell them anymore. Rex Jul 2016 #16

So leave the millions out there, ok Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #21

It might help stop, you don't seem to care much about prevention. Rex Jul 2016 #22

Might, right Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #79

Might, right...exactly. Rex Jul 2016 #81

My Dad was an army vet who became a psychologist. TexasProgresive Jul 2016 #12

So what to do sarisataka Jul 2016 #29

Nothing, just ban the sale of assault weapons, it would be a start. Rex Jul 2016 #32

More murders are done with handguns. JonathanRackham Jul 2016 #44

But most mass murders are done with assault weapons. Rex Jul 2016 #51

Should we be focusing on mass murders Lonusca Jul 2016 #97

Okay you have convinced me, we go after both then. Rex Jul 2016 #101

Go for it Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #111

Go for what? Rex Jul 2016 #112

Ban all weapons Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #114

Of course you are. Rex Jul 2016 #117

Yes I was, you have an issue with that Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #122

Pure projection on your part. Rex Jul 2016 #124

Good winning strategy. nt Lonusca Jul 2016 #121

Can you prove that? hack89 Jul 2016 #100

You sound like a broken record Naruto Uzimaki Jul 2016 #63

Thanks for the wasted reply. Rex Jul 2016 #65

Not really Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #85

Yeah you are still replying. Rex Jul 2016 #86

There lies the rub sarisataka Jul 2016 #77

No rub, the shooter used a modified assault weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #80

Under the '94 legal definition sarisataka Jul 2016 #99

Just ban weapons that can be turned into assault weapons. Easy. Rex Jul 2016 #102

And again sarisataka Jul 2016 #105

Well with all the experts in this thread, I have a feeling that is not a problem in RL. Rex Jul 2016 #106

Taking the role sarisataka Jul 2016 #118

No it is their use of these weapons to massacre innocent people. Rex Jul 2016 #120

I must respectfully dispute sarisataka Jul 2016 #125

I think some of it is projection, by folks that don't notice at all. Rex Jul 2016 #126

Sometimes true sarisataka Jul 2016 #129

I dunno I get the feeling people think others are talking about them Rex Jul 2016 #134

You are not the only one that uses those insults Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #137

Right and I can only speak for myself, just like you can only speak for yourself. Rex Jul 2016 #141

That is why I do not use terms that are used for Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #145

Insults to whom? You seem to think someone is talking about you? Rex Jul 2016 #147

Work calls sarisataka Jul 2016 #140

Have a good day at work! Rex Jul 2016 #142

I love your last point Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #136

My weapons have harmed not a living thing Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #135

Are you someone that hoards guns and has fanatical ideas about our government? Rex Jul 2016 #143

What statement? Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #146

So you self identify with those terms? Rex Jul 2016 #148

No they have been directed at me several times Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #150

I gotcha, I let insults roll down my back. Rex Jul 2016 #152

But a dem Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #159

Sure - just not hoard guns an want to kill people, you agree with that too I would surmise? Rex Jul 2016 #161

I do not think anyone should have firearms Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #165

Then we agree. Rex Jul 2016 #166

That is always the big problem Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #168

Well then if we do nothing, then the number of weapons just continues to pile up. Rex Jul 2016 #171

We definitely can improve background checks Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #172

Good luck, now you are going to get accused of being soft on gun control. Rex Jul 2016 #173

Not really, you will find most here Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #174

I believe that. Rex Jul 2016 #175

When have I ever used these weapons as you say I did? oneshooter Jul 2016 #182

LOL! As if anyone was talking about you! Rex Jul 2016 #185

So an SKS style weapon with a fixed magazine Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #82

Why you need it to go deer hunting? Rex Jul 2016 #84

That is not the only reason for a weapon Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #91

But we are not talking about just any weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #93

Firearms are not owned to just shoot DEER Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #113

Oh right, they are used to shoot and massacre people as well. Rex Jul 2016 #115

Maybe because he wants to? Travis_0004 Jul 2016 #139

Yes it does matter, you just want to protect your sport. Rex Jul 2016 #144

Ive never hunted before in my life Travis_0004 Jul 2016 #149

Funny, I do not hunt either Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #151

LOL! Well I guess you need to change your username. Rex Jul 2016 #153

Why, it has nothing to do with hunting Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #156

Right. Rex Jul 2016 #157

Never hunted, do not care for taste of deer Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #162

So you just hunted military ducks for 30 years? Rex Jul 2016 #164

Nope, I repaired radar systems Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #167

I C now - I was a ground surveillance system operator, I get the duck part now. Rex Jul 2016 #170

Google says "duckhunter" Igel Jul 2016 #180

Is that a first for you? Rex Jul 2016 #183

I did blast a few ducks back in '89 Travis_0004 Jul 2016 #154

Oh? Rex Jul 2016 #155

Its good to know Im important enough that you keep tabs on me. Travis_0004 Jul 2016 #158

Just remember a conversation where you made fun of my lack of knowledge. Rex Jul 2016 #160

Yep, I am not a real hunter Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #169

Blowback. nt Xipe Totec Jul 2016 #31

Ban assault weapons in the military .. that'll show em n/t DustyJoe Jul 2016 #176

War what is it good for malaise Jul 2016 #177

I doubt military skills... SuperDutyTX Jul 2016 #178

He would have learned basic combat tactics. Rex Jul 2016 #186