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In reply to the discussion: Many people may not know this about the AR15. [View all]SQUEE
(1,315 posts)152. Short barrel rifles are not illegal.
$200 and a few months waiting on a tax stamp. ame with shotguns under length and suppressors.
M4geries were all the rage a few years back, only difference was a longer flash hider to make it legal at 16".
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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