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In reply to the discussion: Recap of a post in GD [View all]Dial H For Hero
(2,971 posts)5. Thank you for the clarification.
As I believe we discussed in an earlier thread, prohibiting ownership of all semis with detachable magazines would result in a quarter to half of all firearms in the US being outlawed. Add revolvers, pumps, and lever actions, and you've talking about
trying to consfiscate around 80 to 90 percent of all guns in the US.
While it's interesting to ponder such draconian laws, there isn't the slightest chance of the first part becoming law in the US, let alone the second.
Yes, I know...people point to Japan, the UK, and Australia. Those aren't the US, and anyone who thinks we could get similar levels of disarmament for the foreseaable future is just fooling themselves.
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Did you not recently say you were open to prohibiting ownership of revolvers, pumps, and lever
Dial H For Hero
Mar 2021
#3
I wrote a reply detailing the problems with somoone's prposed draconian gun control proposal.
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2021
#15
I remember that post. I pretty much beat you to death with your own talking points.
AndyS
Apr 2021
#24