Why Outlaw Assault Rifles

Discussion in 'Gun Control' started by Just A Man, Aug 27, 2018.

  1. dagosa

    dagosa Well-Known Member

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    It doesn’t matter. It’s a canard. Even your right to use a firearm for self defense, is regulated. Whether it’s initially a privilige or a right, is immaterial.
     
  2. Rucker61

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    If it didn't matter they wouldn't publish the reasoning. If Heller protects a firearm in common use for lawful purposes, and "assault weapons" are in common use for lawful purposes, ownership is protected. The regulations on using one is self defense are no different than those for handguns, shotguns or other types of rifles. I can use a .338 Lapua magnum in defense of my home as long as I do so lawfully.
     
  3. ECA

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    The MA “assault” weapons ban was challenged and lost in court. Clearly the ban is legal.
    Not that I agree with the ban....let me repeat that given your history of making things up to fit your narrative....I don’t agree with the ban.
     
  4. Rucker61

    Rucker61 Well-Known Member

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    It's in place. It may be "legal". It's Constitutionality is still in question. Should SCOTUS take on a case and rule differently, poof.
     
  5. ECA

    ECA Well-Known Member

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    I guess we’ll find out one way or the other.
     
  6. dave8383

    dave8383 Banned at Members Request Past Donor

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    What nonsense.
     
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  7. dave8383

    dave8383 Banned at Members Request Past Donor

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    Gen. Stanley McChrystal is some random general?

    Funny stuff.
     
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  8. Toefoot

    Toefoot Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Soldiers, Airmen, Marines and Sailors know what Generals are REMF.
     
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    Well Bonded Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Incorrect they are not banned in either the semi-auto nor full- auto versions.
     
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    Well Bonded Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Not really, wounded slows the enemy down a lot faster than killed.

    It ties up resources on the ground.
     
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    Well Bonded Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    And that will be overturned in due time.
     
  12. dave8383

    dave8383 Banned at Members Request Past Donor

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    I wouldn't expect you to know who McChrystal is.

     
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    Well Bonded Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Home defense has nothing to do with it, the Second allows the legal ownership of such.
     
  14. Toefoot

    Toefoot Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    I do, served with this POS wannabe turned politician once he discovered he could make money betraying his sworn oath.

    Anything else bubblegum?
     
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    dave8383 Banned at Members Request Past Donor

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    A politician? As I said, I wouldn't expect you to know who McChrystal is.

     
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    Toefoot Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Did you serve with him?
     
  17. dave8383

    dave8383 Banned at Members Request Past Donor

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    Dumb question.

    I hope he didn't have to serve over you though.
     
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    Toefoot Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    I consider the source.
     
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    dave8383 Banned at Members Request Past Donor

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    Dumb comment.
     
  20. Toefoot

    Toefoot Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Dave, you are losing ground.
     
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    dave8383 Banned at Members Request Past Donor

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    More nothing from you.

     
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  22. Toefoot

    Toefoot Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    You read about a General......that is it? Poor Dave, living the life of not doing.
     
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    Another nothing burger.
     
  24. garyd

    garyd Well-Known Member

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    Absolute truth. Whether you like it or not.
     
  25. Toefoot

    Toefoot Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Dave, either you have a spine or not. This stupid burger thingy is OK in the schoolyard but does not wash well after you turn 12.

    Did you serve at all?
     

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