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Gun manufacturers and paranoid lunatics mostly?Where do you think the NRA gets its cash?
Gun manufacturers and paranoid lunatics mostly?Where do you think the NRA gets its cash?
The problem in these situations isn't the legal sale of the weapons. The vast majority of perpetrators of terrible acts are people that obtain guns illegally. By banning weapons to people that acquire them in a legal manner will not solve the problem. Bad guys will still get guns illegally regardless of the laws that are in place.Still haven't received one reasonable answer to this, though it was kind of a rhetorical question.
Oh, Hai.I've shot a wide range of handguns, shotguns, and an AR-15 in my life. Sure they're fun, but that doesn't change my opinion. I'm specifically discussing assault rifles and those weapons that can do much damage in a short amount of time. Outside of FUN, they serve one purpose, killing. As a civilian I see no reason for me or anyone else to own one.
Your opinion doesn't change factsThe problem in these situations isn't the legal sale of the weapons. The vast majority of perpetrators of terrible acts are people that obtain guns illegally. By banning weapons to people that acquire them in a legal manner will not solve the problem. Bad guys will still get guns illegally regardless of the laws that are in place.
So although there might not be a "reasonable" answer to your question the idea of banning weapons will not solve the issue.
Yes. I believe it's often referred to as part of The Bill of Rights.You understand the Second Amendment was an amendment to the Constitution, right?
Thanks for the update.I've shot a wide range of handguns, shotguns, and an AR-15 in my life. Sure they're fun, but that doesn't change my opinion. I'm specifically discussing assault rifles and those weapons that can do much damage in a short amount of time. Outside of FUN, they serve one purpose, killing. As a civilian I see no reason for me or anyone else to own one.
I lean extremely right on almost every financial issue. I'd like to abolish welfare, in lieu of that, I'd like to drug test those who receive it. You want to go to college, you ####### pay for it or take on debts doing so. You want more money, work more hours or get a better job - Does that sound like a liberal?
16 Recent Mass Shootings (Weapon Utilization Rate)Your opinion doesn't change facts![]()
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/10/03/us/how-mass-shooters-got-their-guns.html?_r=0
Conversely, where do you think the people who drive policy get their cash?Where do you think the NRA gets its cash?
and yet, there are reasonable exceptions to many amendments. Even those in the bill of rights.Yes. I believe it's often referred to as part of The Bill of Rights.
Are you also ok with giving up your right to freedom of speech and religion?
How about the government forcing you to let soldiers stay in your home? You're cool with that one, right?
Unreasonable search and seizure? Phishhh! Who care about that, right?
Judge and jury? Who needs 'em? The local sheriff's deputy should be allowed to execute you if he's pretty sure you were jaywalking, huh?
And how many died as a total from each shooting? Lets look at those 5 cases first, report back.16 Recent Mass Shootings (Weapon Utilization Rate)
Pistol: 81% (13 of 16 cases)
"AR" style Rifle: 31% (5 of 16 cases)
Other (Rifle/Shotgun): 19% (3 of 16 cases)
I know of 2 gun shops in philly you can buy anything you want. that report sounds pretty accurate. The best part is that 2/3 of the guns in the city are bought somewhere down south where this is more of a common practice, or they are stolen from the suburbs. There have been stories about people hanging out at gun ranges to collect info on guns and they find where they live and rob the guns later.A reporter in Philly bought an AR-15 from a local gun shop on Monday. Took seven minutes.
That seems a little quick.
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/helen_ubinas/20160614_Ubinas__I_bought_an_AR-15_semi-automatic_rifle_in_Philly_in_7_minutes.html
edit: Hadn't seen it linked a few minutes ago, sorry.
Of the items shown in that article, the assault weapons were many times purchased by others and provided to the perpetrators. The guns the perpetrators purchased were mostly hand guns which would not be banned by your initial question of automatic guns. The majority of guns may have been purchased legally by someone but many of the guns used in these atrocities weren't used by the person that purchased them legally.Your opinion doesn't change facts![]()
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/10/03/us/how-mass-shooters-got-their-guns.html?_r=0
I'll listen to a reasonable argument on anything, including the Constitution and amendments of the Constitution. The world changes and the rules should be reconsidered to reflect those changes. I don't think they were quite capable of considering assault rifles in 1791 and even if they were societal conditions were not like they are today. This is about one thing and one thing only; NRA bribery.Yes. I believe it's often referred to as part of The Bill of Rights.
Are you also ok with giving up your right to freedom of speech and religion?
How about the government forcing you to let soldiers stay in your home? You're cool with that one, right?
Unreasonable search and seizure? Phishhh! Who care about that, right?
Judge and jury? Who needs 'em? The local sheriff's deputy should be allowed to execute you if he's pretty sure you were jaywalking, huh?
Actually I tallied them for you...16 Recent Mass Shootings (Weapon Utilization Rate)
Pistol: 81% (13 of 16 cases)
"AR" style Rifle: 31% (5 of 16 cases)
Other (Rifle/Shotgun): 19% (3 of 16 cases)
Understand that they are not going to disappear overnight, and that the benefits are not going to be immediately apparent nor quantifiable for a long time.Let's roll with it. "Assault" weapons are banned.
Ok, fine. Now what we do we after the next shooting? One that uses an existing "Assault" weapon that is no longer sold? Or what about a gun that is not an "assault" weapon. Clearly, the ban on selling would not be enough. So, what would be the next steps?
Do you believe your freedom of speech is not infringed in any way right now? You're free to say whatever you want, wherever you are, without legal consequence? You're freedom of speech IS infringed, in the interest of public safety.Yes. I believe it's often referred to as part of The Bill of Rights.
Are you also ok with giving up your right to freedom of speech and religion?
How about the government forcing you to let soldiers stay in your home? You're cool with that one, right?
Unreasonable search and seizure? Phishhh! Who care about that, right?
Judge and jury? Who needs 'em? The local sheriff's deputy should be allowed to execute you if he's pretty sure you were jaywalking, huh?
Ok, let's roll with that....Understand that they are not going to disappear overnight, and that the benefits are not going to be immediately apparent nor quantifiable for a long time.
That is what I was answering. Banning them is not going to make them immediately disappear. I'm pretty sure everybody is aware of that.Ok, let's roll with that....
"assault" guns are gone.
We have another mass murder. Now what?
Less people diedOk, let's roll with that....
"assault" guns are gone.
We have another mass murder. Now what?
I'd love if the sportsbooks felt this way and I can bet odds on this. I am thinking zombies are more plausibleI think we are more likely to succumb to internal strife than external invasion. A scenario where the U.S.splits into 3 to 5 separate countries someday is not out of the question.Maybe it will be peaceful, maybe violent, but it could happen. Unlikely in our lifetimes, but still plausible. And a gun ban could be a trigger, simply because those of us who live in rural areas view gun ownership differently from those who live in cities.
I can also see, in the west where water could become an issue worth fighting over, where illegal immigration could cause a spark, etc. All it takes is to get enough people pissed off enough or some governor calling out his National Guard and militia.
Here's a novel idea, let's continue to do nothing just like we've been doing. We'll just count the bodies as the year go on. Maybe even make a game of it.Ok, let's roll with that....
"assault" guns are gone.
We have another mass murder. Now what?
Yeah, I threw up in my mouth a little bit when that was making the rounds. Facebook is the worst.Has anyone else seen this on Facebook?
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These people are exactly the reason we need more gun control.
I'd love if the sportsbooks felt this way and I can bet odds on this. I am thinking zombies are more plausible
How do you quantify that?Less people died![]()
What?Thousands upon thousands(if not millions) of Americans will die if you send police/swat and/or the military to people's doors with the intent of taking their guns away from them.
You guys do realize that, right?
Here is another idea. Let's do what actually makes sense and start encouraging responsible people to enroll in concealed carry classes and actually be able to defend themselves from the .00000000001% of the 319 million people in this country that pose a risk because they are mentally ill or have a terrorist agenda.Here's a novel idea, let's continue to do nothing just like we've been doing. We'll just count the bodies as the year go on. Maybe even make a game of it.
Here is another idea. Let's do what actually makes sense and start encouraging responsible people to enroll in concealed carry classes and actually be able to defend themselves from the .00000000001% of the 319 million people in this country that pose a risk because they are mentally ill or have a terrorist agenda.
Seems more effective than feel good measures that won't have a material impact on anything.
16 Recent Mass Shootings (Weapon Utilization Rate)
Pistol: 81% (13 of 16 cases)
"AR" style Rifle: 31% (5 of 16 cases)
Other (Rifle/Shotgun): 19% (3 of 16 cases)
How do you quantify that?
This guy had 3 hours in the club before police stormed it. What makes you believe not having an AR-15 would have made a difference in this case?
Actually I tallied them for you...
5 cases = 110 deaths (22 deaths per incident)
11 cases = 72 deaths (6.5 deaths per incident)
This doesn't even factor wounded.
While you don't come across as terribly bright, you don't seem outright dim either... so I'm assuming you see where your numbers are horribly flawed here, right?Actually I tallied them for you...
5 cases = 110 deaths (22 deaths per incident)
11 cases = 72 deaths (6.5 deaths per incident)
This doesn't even factor wounded.
What? You wouldn't expect Americans to defend their rights?What?
Surprised it took 13 pages for the more guns is the answer response.Here is another idea. Let's do what actually makes sense and start encouraging responsible people to enroll in concealed carry classes and actually be able to defend themselves from the .00000000001% of the 319 million people in this country that pose a risk because they are mentally ill or have a terrorist agenda.
Seems more effective than feel good measures that won't have a material impact on anything.
Thousands upon thousands(if not millions) of Americans will die if you send police/swat and/or the military to people's doors with the intent of taking their guns away from them.
You guys do realize that, right?
IF the Second Amendment were repealed...would it still be a right?What? You wouldn't expect Americans to defend their rights?
Are you that naive?
Thousands upon thousands (if not millions) of Americans will die if you send police/swat and/or the military to people's doors with the intent of taking their guns away from them.
You guys do realize that, right?
Millions will dieWhat? You wouldn't expect Americans to defend their rights?
Are you that naive?
How would you define your knowledge of guns? Serious question here because all of my friends who are passionate about guns would tell you that they would have done a lot more damage with handguns than an AR-15 just due to the sheer number of rounds their mags hold.Do I really need to explain why an AR-15 is more dangerous in one of these situations than a handgun? I hope not.
3 hours. He had ample time to make sure all of those 49 were dead- with an AR-15 or handgun or shotgun etc. In this case, I don't think it mattered much.Do I really need to explain why an AR-15 is more dangerous in one of these situations than a handgun? I hope not.
To many Americans, including myself, yes.IF the Second Amendment were repealed...would it still be a right?
Go through the last 16 incidents in the article from the NY Times I linked. Is it a coincidence that every time an AR-15 is involved the bodycount is over 3x than when it is just handguns?How would you define your knowledge of guns? Serious question here because all of my friends who are passionate about guns would tell you that they would have done a lot more damage with handguns than an AR-15 just due to the sheer number of rounds their mags hold.
Goodness gracious. The charters were whims of the government.To many Americans, including myself, yes.
if the 1st Ammandment were repealed, would you start/stop worshipping God depending on the whims of the government?
I don't really feel too strongly about religion one way or another.To many Americans, including myself, yes.
if the 1st Ammandment were repealed, would you start/stop worshipping God depending on the whims of the government?
there are no such thing as assault rifles, there are guns called ArmaLite Rifle's (AR-15) but those don't sound as cool.What exactly is an assault rifle? This is the problem that most of the public and media misconstrue.
*Hint*
its not something you can buy at any gun shop in America
Good, because rights that don't affect you personally should not matter.I don't really feel too strongly about religion one way or another.
It will be interesting to hear how exactly this went down because it's really not that easy to kill 50 people with a gun in a crowded area. It would require numerous reloads, enough space at all times to prevent anybody from reaching over from behind or the side and grabbing the gun.How do you quantify that?
This guy had 3 hours in the club before police stormed it. What makes you believe not having an AR-15 would have made a difference in this case?
Sorry but not all of the bill of rights are hard and fast rules with no exceptions and 2nd amendment shouldn't be that way either (and is currently not that way as full automatic weapons are already outlawed). Even the Heller case found that these could exists and I think people here arguing a reasonable restriction is to forbid AR15 type weapons.Yes. I believe it's often referred to as part of The Bill of Rights.
Are you also ok with giving up your right to freedom of speech and religion?
How about the government forcing you to let soldiers stay in your home? You're cool with that one, right?
Unreasonable search and seizure? Phishhh! Who care about that, right?
Judge and jury? Who needs 'em? The local sheriff's deputy should be allowed to execute you if he's pretty sure you were jaywalking, huh?