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Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Gun control as part of an effort to reduce violence [View all]flamin lib
(14,559 posts)18. Hey,this is an overture. Be nice and contribute to a conversation. nt
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I read that post, and I agree. But, to many, it just seems so much simpler to outlaw guns.
NYC_SKP
Aug 2014
#1
Meanwhile the NRA and their buddy gun manufacturing industry is busy selling guns to children
Fred Sanders
Aug 2014
#2
First thing I thought of: "Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? HELL NO!"
friendly_iconoclast
Aug 2014
#4
You should check out their "Banquet Program Package", two pink and two black Cricketts!
NYC_SKP
Aug 2014
#15
The NRA and gun manufacturers are joined at the hip, so yes, the NRA does sell them...happy to
Fred Sanders
Aug 2014
#17
Military style assault rifles are WMD's by definition. The police are up against a nation of WMD
Fred Sanders
Aug 2014
#7
I'm with ya on all that. Don't see the need for a total ban on short guns but I'm not in favor of
flamin lib
Aug 2014
#23
And a good case for armies to exchange their guns for knives, which kill more people than long guns.
Fred Sanders
Aug 2014
#32
Well we got off to a fine start! Ignore the flame bait and stay on topic, there is promise here.
flamin lib
Aug 2014
#20
It looks like just you and me. As I said in that other thread, nobody in this group wants
flamin lib
Aug 2014
#31
When a child holds a gun, the child is the gun owner. By definition a 9 year old is not a
Fred Sanders
Aug 2014
#33