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Jenksy

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He needs an AR15 shoved where the sun don't shine.

He needs an AR15 shoved where the sun don&#039;t shine.

LarsAtTheBeach

Oh...
The irony of the thread title. LoL.

Oh... 
The irony of the thread title. LoL.

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carson

I have no problem with people feeling the need to protect themselves. However, I do not think, George, Thomas, Ben and James necessarily  intended for people to possess military grade weaponry. 

I would love to hear a legitimate, fact filled debate on the practical use of assault weapons by non-military, or police personnel. There isn't one. You want to own a hand gun, rifle, or shotgun , I don't agree, but okay. 

Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that almost all of the recent massacres have involved AK 47, or AR 15s. 

And if you need an assault rifle to hunt, you are a shitty shot and need to master marksmanship in the first place.

I have no problem with people feeling the need to protect themselves. However, I do not think, George, Thomas, Ben and James necessarily intended for people to possess military grade weaponry. 
 
I would love to hear a legitimate, fact filled debate on the practical use of assault weapons by non-military, or police personnel. There isn&#039;t one. You want to own a hand gun, rifle, or shotgun , I don&#039;t agree, but okay. 
 
Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that almost all of the recent massacres have involved AK 47, or AR 15s. 
 
And if you need an assault rifle to hunt, you are a shitty shot and need to master marksmanship in the first place.

The media has done an excellent job convincing the masses that the AK and AR are exclusive killing machines. Where, a 12 gauge shotgun can do as much or more damage.

Many of the insaine choose these type of firearms to do mass shootings because they are lightweight. Easy to use. And easy to assemble/disassembled.

Fact is, more are killed in our country with hand guns then any rifle. Many times over. It's not even close. Check the stats.

But the AK and AR are "mean" looking and black. And the gas operation chamber and hi-tech stock and add ons make them look that way.

Btw- how many people were murdered last weekend in Chicago? Probably every one by handgun. In a city with the most stringent firearms laws. Where is the media outrage?
-12 dead Father's Day weekend
-54 total shootings/injured
-6 dead memorial weekend
-42 injured
- 281 murdered so far this year.
And that is only Chicago.

The media has done an excellent job convincing the masses that the AK and AR are exclusive killing machines. Where, a 12 gauge shotgun can do as much or more damage. 
 
Many of the insaine choose these type of firearms to do mass shootings because they are lightweight. Easy to use. And easy to assemble/disassembled. 
 
Fact is, more are killed in our country with hand guns then any rifle. Many times over. It&#039;s not even close. Check the stats. 
 
But the AK and AR are &quot;mean&quot; looking and black. And the gas operation chamber and hi-tech stock and add ons make them look that way. 
 
Btw- how many people were murdered last weekend in Chicago? Probably every one by handgun. In a city with the most stringent firearms laws. Where is the media outrage? 
-12 dead Father&#039;s Day weekend 
-54 total shootings/injured 
-6 dead memorial weekend 
-42 injured 
- 281 murdered so far this year. 
And that is only Chicago.

Btw Carson-
Every firearm is an assult weapon. Shoud one choose to use it to assult. 
A knife can be an assult weapon. 
A baseball bat can be an assult weapon. 
Muhammad Ali's fists were assult weapons. 

The whole media "assult weapon" spin by a bunch of journalists (I use the word loosely), who are clueless and the lemmings who follow them is astounding.

Btw Carson- 
Every firearm is an assult weapon. Shoud one choose to use it to assult. 
A knife can be an assult weapon. 
A baseball bat can be an assult weapon. 
Muhammad Ali&#039;s fists were assult weapons. 
 
The whole media &quot;assult weapon&quot; spin by a bunch of journalists (I use the word loosely), who are clueless and the lemmings who follow them is astounding.

jkmason

Beach Lover

What is the difference between an AR-15 and a traditional hunting rifle.  



[URL="https://www.policeone.com/the-tacticalist/articles/7209499-Assault-weapons-vs-sporting-weapons-Whats-the-difference/"]'Assault' weapons vs. sporting weapons: What's the difference?[/URL]

What is the difference between an AR-15 and a traditional hunting rifle. 
 
 
 
<a href="https://www.policeone.com/the-tacticalist/articles/7209499-Assault-weapons-vs-sporting-weapons-Whats-the-difference/" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">&#039;Assault&#039; weapons vs. sporting weapons: What&#039;s the difference?</a>

[QUOTE="Jenksy, post: 849306, member: 22208"]Shotguns don't have 30 shell clips.[/QUOTE]
You mean magazine. 
And that's not the point. A shotgun loaded with 5 shells can do serious damage. And a semi-auto shotgun can be reloaded very quickly.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Jenksy">Shotguns don&#039;t have 30 shell clips.</blockquote>You mean magazine. 
And that&#039;s not the point. A shotgun loaded with 5 shells can do serious damage. And a semi-auto shotgun can be reloaded very quickly.

[QUOTE="carson, post: 849300, member: 24977"] ...You want to own a hand gun, rifle, or shotgun ,[B] I don't agree,[/B] ..,
[/QUOTE]
My Labrador Retriever would take offence to this post. LoL.  :D

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="carson">...You want to own a hand gun, rifle, or shotgun , I don&#039;t agree, ..,</blockquote>My Labrador Retriever would take offence to this post. LoL. 😀

Jimmy T

I think we have different classes of firearms.
1. Those made and designed for hunting game.
2. Those made and designed for competitive shooting.
3. Those made and designed for combat. Their purpose is to kill the enemy.
4. And then there are firearms that are made and designed for protection. I think most handguns fall into this category.

Where does an AR-15 with a 30 round magazine fit?

I think we have different classes of firearms. 
1. Those made and designed for hunting game. 
2. Those made and designed for competitive shooting. 
3. Those made and designed for combat. Their purpose is to kill the enemy. 
4. And then there are firearms that are made and designed for protection. I think most handguns fall into this category. 
 
Where does an AR-15 with a 30 round magazine fit?

[QUOTE="LarsAtTheBeach, post: 849307, member: 8316"]You mean magazine.
And that's not the point. A shotgun loaded with 5 shells can do serious damage. And a semi-auto shotgun can be reloaded very quickly.[/QUOTE]
The point is that AR15 is easier to kill more people more quickly. There's no comparison.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="LarsAtTheBeach">You mean magazine. 
And that&#039;s not the point. A shotgun loaded with 5 shells can do serious damage. And a semi-auto shotgun can be reloaded very quickly.</blockquote>The point is that AR15 is easier to kill more people more quickly. There&#039;s no comparison.

[QUOTE="Jimmy T, post: 849314, member: 28677"]

Where does an AR-15 with a 30 round magazine fit?[/QUOTE]

I've shot one many times. They are attractive because they are serious. Because they are powerful. Because they are dangerous. I understand why macho guys want them. No one can make a cogent argument why civilians need to be able to buy them. Or why they aren't heavily regulated.

Still, the mental health aspect is more of an issue it's just a lot more complicated and harder to solve so people point to guns. Both sides have valid points. 

As for the original intent of the 2nd amendment to keep a tyrannical government in check?
I don't think a militia with AR15s is going to match a government with bio-weapons, cruise missiles and Apaches.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Jimmy T">Where does an AR-15 with a 30 round magazine fit?</blockquote> 
I&#039;ve shot one many times. They are attractive because they are serious. Because they are powerful. Because they are dangerous. I understand why macho guys want them. No one can make a cogent argument why civilians need to be able to buy them. Or why they aren&#039;t heavily regulated. 
 
Still, the mental health aspect is more of an issue it&#039;s just a lot more complicated and harder to solve so people point to guns. Both sides have valid points. 
 
As for the original intent of the 2nd amendment to keep a tyrannical government in check? 
I don&#039;t think a militia with AR15s is going to match a government with bio-weapons, cruise missiles and Apaches.

The AR-15 was originally designed as a weapon of war, for man-killing and not for hunting or for target shooting — this is an obvious fact. But this is also true of most popular firearms throughout history, including your grandpa’s lever action hunting rifle and your dad's .30-06 Springfield rifle.[B]  [/B]

The AR-15 was originally designed as a weapon of war, for man-killing and not for hunting or for target shooting — this is an obvious fact. But this is also true of most popular firearms throughout history, including your grandpa’s lever action hunting rifle and your dad&#039;s .30-06 Springfield rifle.

Despotic governments are very afraid of an armed population.  That's why the British seized our "military grade" muskets as part of their gun control program that preceded the revolutionary war.  

To this very day despotic government's typically begin their reign with gun control.

Despotic governments are very afraid of an armed population. That&#039;s why the British seized our &quot;military grade&quot; muskets as part of their gun control program that preceded the revolutionary war. 
 
To this very day despotic government&#039;s typically begin their reign with gun control.

There is a misunderstanding of the 2nd amendment. One must read it and the historical supporting documents. 
The 2nd is not about hunting or personal protection, because in historical context...thst was a given. 
The 2nd (in simple terms) is to give citizens the ability to arm itself against the government.

There is a misunderstanding of the 2nd amendment. One must read it and the historical supporting documents. 
The 2nd is not about hunting or personal protection, because in historical context...thst was a given. 
The 2nd (in simple terms) is to give citizens the ability to arm itself against the government.

[QUOTE="Jenksy, post: 849315, member: 22208"]The point is that AR15 is easier to kill more people more quickly. There's no comparison.[/QUOTE]
And no comparison to the amount of desths by handgun vs rifle (any rifle including the AR/AK)

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Jenksy">The point is that AR15 is easier to kill more people more quickly. There&#039;s no comparison.</blockquote>And no comparison to the amount of desths by handgun vs rifle (any rifle including the AR/AK)

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[SIZE=5][B]PANHANDLE CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE ANNOUNCES AR-15 GIVEAWAY[/B][/SIZE]
[I]Courtesy: WTVY[/I]

A candidate running for Congress in the Florida Panhandle has announced a contest to give away a semi-automatic rifle on his Greg Evers for Congress Facebook page.
Greg Evers said Monday that he is giving away an AR-15, because terrorist incidents are on the rise. The Republican candidate has served in the Florida Legislature since 2001. A statement says he has never felt stronger about the importance of the Second Amendment.

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Evers is one of five candidates running in the Aug. 30 Republican primary for the seat being vacated by Rep. Jeff Miller. The National Rifle Association has given Evers and A-plus grade for the past 14 years.

The contest is open only to adults in Evers' district. The winner will be selected July 4 and must pass a federal background check. The announcement comes barely a week after a shooting at a gay nightclub killed 49 people.

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PANHANDLE CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE ANNOUNCES AR-15 GIVEAWAY 
Courtesy: WTVY 
 
A candidate running for Congress in the Florida Panhandle has announced a contest to give away a semi-automatic rifle on his Greg Evers for Congress Facebook page. 
Greg Evers said Monday that he is giving away an AR-15, because terrorist incidents are on the rise. The Republican candidate has served in the Florida Legislature since 2001. A statement says he has never felt stronger about the importance of the Second Amendment. 
 
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Evers is one of five candidates running in the Aug. 30 Republican primary for the seat being vacated by Rep. Jeff Miller. The National Rifle Association has given Evers and A-plus grade for the past 14 years. 
 
The contest is open only to adults in Evers&#039; district. The winner will be selected July 4 and must pass a federal background check. The announcement comes barely a week after a shooting at a gay nightclub killed 49 people.

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