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Avalux

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19. I'm being emotional, which usually isn't my thing.

Reply to 4th law of robotics (Reply #18)

Fri Jul 20, 2012, 08:18 PM

Jul 2012

Let me try this again....

I stated automatic in my OP, and as others have pointed out, it was a semi-automatic. I admit I got it wrong. However, I'd really like someone to explain why someone would want to own a weapon that is designed to do a lot of damage in a short amount of time. What are the reasons someone would own one? For fun? To feel powerful? To kill people? I'd really like to know.

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I am not advocating banning gun ownership. However - [View all] Avalux Jul 2012 OP

No one is, really: what most most of us want is reasonable control over these apocalypsehow Jul 2012 #1

You going to run for head of the Department of Needs? rl6214 Jul 2012 #58

He and a bunch of other people. This gun culture stuff is a cancer. Hoyt Jul 2012 #63

But not you, all you can do about it is whine on the internet rl6214 Jul 2012 #74

You have never been attacked by 2on2u Jul 2012 #2

Haaahaaa! Zing! Thread win. apocalypsehow Jul 2012 #5

Sickness. Personally, if one wants something like, they have a problem and should be prohibited from Hoyt Jul 2012 #3

Why do cats lick their ass holes? upaloopa Jul 2012 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author GarroHorus Jul 2012 #6

It amazes me how people throw around "automatic" when discussing guns. clueless. Logical Jul 2012 #7

Like that nit-picky bullshit matters to the - what is it now, 70+? - people who are dead & injured. baldguy Jul 2012 #28

Yes it matters when people are saying shit that is not true. Like the GOP does all the time. Logical Jul 2012 #29

So, the occasional horrific civilian massacre is just the price we have to pay? baldguy Jul 2012 #36

Good luck banning everything but muzzle-loaders and revolvers. HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #73

There's no such thing as "responsible gun ownership" baldguy Jul 2012 #78

OK I'll play....he had a semi-automatic with a 100 round clip that unloads in a couple of minutes. Avalux Jul 2012 #8

They keep calling it an assault weapon on my tv. DURHAM D Jul 2012 #12

Do you realize how big a 100 round clip HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #14

Forgive me posting what I was shown on ABC News. Avalux Jul 2012 #15

First of all, Im not a gun enthusiast. HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #23

It still has a fairly high ROF nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #35

A semi-automatic rate of fire is based on how fast you can pull the trigger. NutmegYankee Jul 2012 #39

Would you agree at least 100 rpm? The full auto, not this one, nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #57

At first maybe. NutmegYankee Jul 2012 #65

He might get 100 rpm, if he was shooting randomly. HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #66

As fast as can be aimed and the trigger pulled. HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #54

The MAGAZINE they showed on ABC Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #27

What were ABC showing? HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #37

ABC went to a gunstore Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #81

This message was self-deleted by its author GarroHorus Jul 2012 #42

Now you HAVE heard of such a thing.... Cronkite Jul 2012 #17

And you know the shooter had one? HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #20

Thanks for your post above.....ABC news stated the gun had a 100 round clip. Avalux Jul 2012 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author GarroHorus Jul 2012 #43

You wrote "Ive never heard of such a thing". How did you interpret my post as my "knowing"? Cronkite Jul 2012 #59

People were saying 100 round clip HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #69

This message was self-deleted by its author GarroHorus Jul 2012 #34

Looks more useful for showing off than shooting. HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author GarroHorus Jul 2012 #41

OK. Thanks. HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #50

This message was self-deleted by its author GarroHorus Jul 2012 #52

The M1 Garand is a Battle Rifle, full power 30-06 ammo. oneshooter Jul 2012 #67

Clip or mag, really doesn't change discussion about so-called "assault" weapons and popular lethal Hoyt Jul 2012 #68

By definition, any weapon is lethal. HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #71

Or a clip. What matters is it's too easy for this to happen in this country. Hoyt Jul 2012 #72

Ive been in Latin American countries with gun ownership banned... HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #76

Let's stop it now before the next 100 million are made. Or, you guys Hoyt Jul 2012 #80

Snail drum magazines have been around for some time ProgressiveProfessor Jul 2012 #55

I hadnt heard of one until now. HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #70

Uh... multiple news agencies are reporting that the police say that he had one of these on the scene lapfog_1 Jul 2012 #77

The police are also saying they don't know if the weapon is Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #82

I wonder if they will acknowledge this? 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #9

Oh please. semi-automatic...go ahead and defend the weapon he used. Avalux Jul 2012 #13

Defend the weapon? 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #18

I'm being emotional, which usually isn't my thing. Avalux Jul 2012 #19

Do you know what semi-automatic means in this context? 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #21

Yes. It is self-loading, but the trigger must be pulled between each bullet. Avalux Jul 2012 #22

The news stated he was in the teaparty 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #25

I havent seen a statement about his clip size... HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author GarroHorus Jul 2012 #46

Here you go: 100 round magazine found at the scene Avalux Jul 2012 #47

The AR 15 platform is one of the most popular rifles on the market today Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #30

So what time of game does one hunt with an AR 15? And what's a mini 14? n/t Avalux Jul 2012 #38

They are pretty useless for hunting. HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #44

It's the most popular centerfire rifle in the USA. Johnny Rico Jul 2012 #48

Can you tell me why? Avalux Jul 2012 #53

Versatile. Accurate. Reliable. Quick follow-up shots. Johnny Rico Jul 2012 #61

Semi auto might be useful in a field or range. HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #62

Wont penetrate a gator at 30 yds. HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #56

Not if it's chambered in .223, certainly. An Armalite in .338 Federal Johnny Rico Jul 2012 #60

Depending on the cartridge the AR-15 in question is chambered for, Johnny Rico Jul 2012 #45

I don't hunt with them sarisataka Jul 2012 #49

.223/ 5.56 NATO is an excellent round for coyotes and other vermin Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #83

Just shows how lethal semi-autos are, yet the gun culture wants them everywhere. You can fire a Hoyt Jul 2012 #32

Would you have felt better if the CO shooter had a semi-automatic? 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #10

No. DURHAM D Jul 2012 #16

Well... Marinedem Jul 2012 #11

JFK was shot with a bolt-action carbine. HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #33

Class III is fun? ileus Jul 2012 #31

NO reason. elleng Jul 2012 #51

Maybe you should relocate to Jamaica where guns are totally banned Higgs boson Jul 2012 #64

and has one of the elleng Jul 2012 #75

You seem to be advocating both sides of the issue at once. Higgs boson Jul 2012 #85

Advocating both sides of the issue? elleng Jul 2012 #87

How about... ethereal1 Jul 2012 #79

Not logical. elleng Jul 2012 #84

HE DID NOT HAVE AN AUTOMATIC WEAPON. cliffordu Jul 2012 #86