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In reply to the discussion: Many people may not know this about the AR15. [View all]Yonnie3
(17,376 posts)98. Thanks - insightful
I can't help but think of the Virginia Tech mass shooting. It was done with hand guns. I have family who teach and work there. I also have met and talked with the surgeon who worked on the victims. He was my father's surgeon and we had these interactions both before and after the shooting.
Surviving an attack is certainly a desired outcome. A much more desired outcome is no attack at all.
I wish there were hard data. I see differing numbers. Anecdotes only give some insight.
Most focus is on the mass shootings, the location, the weapon, and the type of victim without knowing if this is the crux of the issue or just a symptom of a significant larger issue.
I've certainly got more questions than answers.
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One thing worth noting, it took 30 seconds to find 30-60 BULLET clips for AR-15 online
OhNo-Really
Feb 2018
#101
Tumbling Bullet Correct. Saw Two Dead VC Where Exit Wound Far From Entry Wound.
TheMastersNemesis
Feb 2018
#3
The AR-15 and the M-16 are physically identical in every way that matters to feeding a mag into
AtheistCrusader
Feb 2018
#125
there are ak lookalikes as well as some m14 lookalikes I believe as well
getagrip_already
Feb 2018
#24
I don't think anyone who wants an AR-15 ban is against banning other similar weapons...
ExciteBike66
Feb 2018
#62
I Carried My Captain's CAR15 In Nam. It Was About 18" Long With Expandable Stock.
TheMastersNemesis
Feb 2018
#7
+1, that's right !!! The AR-15 was designed to kill a lot of people quickly !!!
uponit7771
Feb 2018
#8
Absolutley correct...it's a combination of velocity bullet design and other factors...
Ryano42
Feb 2018
#30
You're misremembering. My 30-06 WILL go through my exterior wall and penetrate the neighbors
AtheistCrusader
Feb 2018
#136
How about adding registration of each firearm and an insurance requirment like with autos?
brush
Feb 2018
#133
Yep. Not much legitimate use for that 5.56 mm round other than shredding human bodies.
Still In Wisconsin
Feb 2018
#16
What about similar cartridges, such as the .222? .22 caliber centerfire cartridges are popular for..
Marengo
Feb 2018
#32
The NATO 5.56 mm cartridge was derived from the .222 Remington sporting round
FarCenter
Feb 2018
#17
One caveat. 5.56 NATO has a higher pressure rating than .223 Remington.
AtheistCrusader
Feb 2018
#149
They actually had trouble with the new rounds under performing in Iraq and going back to Somalia
EX500rider
Feb 2018
#105
there should be special requirements/restrictions for any tactical class weapon.....
getagrip_already
Feb 2018
#28
Gore alert! this is a graphic description I'm sorry but it has to be said/posted
gfwzig
Feb 2018
#37
You couldn't if you wanted to. No semi-auto .223 for deer in that state.
AtheistCrusader
Feb 2018
#156
It's not pedantery to show a post is complete bullshit from stem to stern.
AtheistCrusader
Feb 2018
#158
The ones used by the military are way less deadly than ones civilians can buy
GulfCoast66
Feb 2018
#69
My proposal: any gun that can cut a small adult in half in 10 seconds should be banned.
BamaRefugee
Feb 2018
#89
You're going to tell me, a shotgun owner and user for over 50 years, that someone with a shotgun
BamaRefugee
Feb 2018
#128
Except the M16 (and variants) can fire full automatic and the AR15 is always semi-auto.
aikoaiko
Feb 2018
#100
google "hunting with AR15" and you'll see a ton of pictures of game killed with ARs
aikoaiko
Feb 2018
#121
Lawrence talked about this tonight, read some quotes from shock/trauma specialists ...
eppur_se_muova
Feb 2018
#190