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Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal calls for 'serious' gun control measures, says military-style guns.. [View all]

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Source: Daily News

Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal called for “serious” gun control measures on Tuesday, saying the weapons used by his troops in Afghanistan don’t belong on the streets of America.

McChrystal said the M4 Carbine he often carried in the military held a .223 caliber round capable of doing “devastating” damage to a human body.

“It’s designed to do that, and that’s what our soldiers ought to carry,” McChrystal said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” Tuesday morning. “I personally don’t think there’s any need for that kind of weaponry on the streets and particularly around the schools in America.”

McChrystal suggested that dramatic changes to gun control laws are needed to protect Americans.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/retired-general-calls-serious-gun-control-measures-article-1.1235595

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Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal calls for 'serious' gun control measures, says military-style guns.. [View all] Playinghardball Jan 2013 OP

Look out, here they come... Kingofalldems Jan 2013 #1

Walkin' down the street... derby378 Jan 2013 #5

5, 4, 3, 2, 1...Action! SoapBox Jan 2013 #2

But they need these weapons to hunt heavily armed deer, ducks, pheasants and varmints. LonePirate Jan 2013 #15

"On the streets" and "around the schools," I'd agree... derby378 Jan 2013 #3

no riverbendviewgal Jan 2013 #4

Bullshit! Starboard Tack Jan 2013 #9

A Bushmaster, a Pit Bull, and a Ram Pickup will not make up for a small dick. alfredo Jan 2013 #25

See, this is where I start seeing where the libertarian pukes are coming from. You go from sensible Ed Suspicious Jan 2013 #31

Dogs and Pickup trucks are fine with me, just don't use them to fill a void in your life. alfredo Jan 2013 #35

Sticks and stones. AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #27

Sticks and stones what? Starboard Tack Jan 2013 #38

Name calling. AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #39

Maybe you'd care to explain how a peaceable person would own an AR-15 Starboard Tack Jan 2013 #54

Hardly. AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #56

Thanks for the explanation. I think you are an exception. Starboard Tack Jan 2013 #60

I have never sold a firearm for that precise reason. AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #61

I'm sorry to say this Starboard, but you are QUITE WRONG.... lexx21 Jan 2013 #44

Well said. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2013 #48

I have no problem with gun ownership. Starboard Tack Jan 2013 #55

Who said "only law abiding citizens have access" AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #57

When I purchased my SKS lexx21 Jan 2013 #64

The Newtown massacre, in which... CBHagman Jan 2013 #14

That's one big reason I support the concept of a civilian armory derby378 Jan 2013 #16

How Swiss of you... Historic NY Jan 2013 #23

And a policeman in South Korea went on a killing spree a couple of decades ago derby378 Jan 2013 #37

I read an article early on that quoted a couple of people who knew her state that she was in fear okaawhatever Jan 2013 #29

they're always law-abiding citizens until they aren't frylock Jan 2013 #18

In which case, they shouldn't be allowed to vote, either derby378 Jan 2013 #20

lol right. grantcart Jan 2013 #51

"Everyone?" derby378 Jan 2013 #53

Citing anecdotal evidence to combat a larger principal is a classic example of grantcart Jan 2013 #58

Just as BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION torn down PLESSY V. FERGUSON... derby378 Jan 2013 #59

Self serving liar and coward McCrystal? Cheney's assassinator death squad leader McCrystal? Jumping John Jan 2013 #6

Ad Hominem? maxsolomon Jan 2013 #34

Amen. TheOther95Percent Jan 2013 #7

Uh oh. ellie Jan 2013 #8

What does a military general know? valerief Jan 2013 #10

He knows that the described killing of Pat Tillman does not match the facts. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2013 #13

he also supported Gays in the military even when making homophobic comments JI7 Jan 2013 #21

His job is killing (or seeing that other kill). That's what WAR is. nt valerief Jan 2013 #46

But it's ok for them to be in the streets of Afghanistan? Gotcha, Stanley. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #11

The General who had a role in the cover-up of the Pat Tillman friendly fire incident wants to AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2013 #12

what kind of firearm does diane feinstein own? frylock Jan 2013 #19

She's not required to disclose that. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2013 #33

how much wood could a woodchuck chuck? frylock Jan 2013 #41

You apparently posted this in the wrong section. It obviously belongs in the juvenile section. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2013 #43

Maybe he's already trashed the RKBA group and so had to post it here instead? Nihil Jan 2013 #47

Could be. That would make sense. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2013 #49

Because law abiding "gun enthusiasts" threatended her life like they did Rosie O Donnell MightyMopar Jan 2013 #30

the gun humpers will never understand that or care.. frylock Jan 2013 #50

Must be easy for generals. Remmah2 Jan 2013 #17

Oh come on McChrystal Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2013 #22

the Case of Pat Tillman actually shows why everyone having guns wont protect you JI7 Jan 2013 #24

Wes Clarke "People who like assault weapons should join the Army" MightyMopar Jan 2013 #26

A DU Gun Enthusiast Compared Wes Clarke To Heinrich Himmler For That Statement. Paladin Jan 2013 #32

this is why i don't believe some of these people are Democrats JI7 Jan 2013 #36

The Republican House and Republican Xtreme court are their last hopes MightyMopar Jan 2013 #63

I remember that as well. Along with his wanting to tax the very wealthiest by NCarolinawoman Jan 2013 #62

I thought the Second Amendment guaranteed us the right to own nuclear weapons. tclambert Jan 2013 #28

For a solution to your problem, see #26. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2013 #45

I wish they'd make up their minds....one mans poodle shooter is another "devastating" rifle round. ileus Jan 2013 #40

That's gutsy of him. TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #42

I agree with him madokie Jan 2013 #52