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In reply to the discussion: Why don't most people care whether a gun is semi-automatic or automatic? [View all]Jenoch
(7,720 posts)136. A weapon similar to the Bushmaster WAS NOT
used to kill 12 people in Aurora. That gun jammed after just a few rounds BECAUSE of the high capacity magazine used. A pump shotgun was used after the other gun was jammed.
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Why don't most people care whether a gun is semi-automatic or automatic? [View all]
pnwmom
Dec 2012
OP
there is a difference and to argue from a position of ignorance weakens any valid points you make
NightWatcher
Dec 2012
#1
I have things I would like to see done to change things for the better.
ProgressiveProfessor
Dec 2012
#28
I missed seeing your comment when I posted below, you are absolutely right. That is what it is
stevenleser
Dec 2012
#83
I feel many on your side should be totally honest and simply say you wish to ban ...
spin
Dec 2012
#157
I'm willing to consider the legality of a single shot rifle that is difficult to reload.
stevenleser
Dec 2012
#167
Especially with the addition of bump stocks or rubber bands, making them for all intents and purpose
RC
Dec 2012
#144
I don't care if they are semi or automatic. Any gun that fires rounds like that
roguevalley
Dec 2012
#81
Which countries military does Bushmaster have a contract with to export their AR 15 to?
former-republican
Dec 2012
#6
Okay , what you meant to say was that some AR types have been found in other countries
former-republican
Dec 2012
#27
Don't forget the foreign manufacturers like the Chinese Norinco and there CQ AR variant
pediatricmedic
Dec 2012
#68
The ones in Mexico were given to them by the ATF the rest I suspect are M16 clones
Mec9000
Dec 2012
#14
around the world they want full auto not a semi auto... AKs much cheaper in the third world.
Mec9000
Dec 2012
#26
We have no easy way to know if Bushmaster ever received a FMS contract
ProgressiveProfessor
Dec 2012
#18
Evidence, I'm sure the people who pointed you towards this discussion could provide some n/t
intaglio
Dec 2012
#130
at least Biden is working on it, and he wrote the previous AWB bill. It had a lot of good points
NightWatcher
Dec 2012
#20
That's not good enough! We should all be educated enough on gunnery to write legislation ourselves!!
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#31
Both need to be removed form our country yesterday! It does not matter what you call it.
robinlynne
Dec 2012
#52
No, that was what I have in mind. I'd like to see handguns significantly restricted
Recursion
Dec 2012
#122
Hog wallow. It is the mindset that is attracted to the military knockoffs that is a major problem.
RC
Dec 2012
#146
The bickering over details is how the NRA exhausts opponents of mass murder weapons
_Liann_
Dec 2012
#114
Ignorance makes bad preparation for writing laws. For example, those who want to bad the evil
jody
Dec 2012
#3
I didn't say that. I proved the term semi automatic does not mean all firearms with that type action
jody
Dec 2012
#21
Mea culpa. Sad that anti-gun DUers are just a click from a group that IMO has the finest group of
jody
Dec 2012
#38
I have opinions but I want to hear other people's credible ideas. Please post your thoughts at
jody
Dec 2012
#54
pnwmom you conflate magazines with proposals to prevent another Sandy Hook Tragedy. Too many posts
jody
Dec 2012
#88
Why isn't it an effective option to ban the possession of high capacity magazines?
pnwmom
Dec 2012
#91
"Too many posts have repeated ad nauseam the simple fact that hundreds of millions of high capacity
jody
Dec 2012
#93
"why do we have ANY criminal laws?" Excellent question to which I also would like an answer.
jody
Dec 2012
#97
Because making the magazines illegal would be as ineffective as making marijuana illegal has been
Recursion
Dec 2012
#113
HA HA- Only the pro-gunners want to or can help with good gun regulations, HA HA
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#87
Actually they already have helped with gun regulations. That is why we are having this problem now.
RC
Dec 2012
#147
Being psychotic, as many of these shooters are, doesn't tend to enhance competency.
pnwmom
Dec 2012
#76
The problem is that many hunting rifles are semi-automatic, though carrying only 4 or 5 rounds.
eallen
Dec 2012
#39
most people don't know the difference between a scud missile and a patriot missile
spanone
Dec 2012
#41
if I get run over by a car while out walking no one is going to care if it was a Chevy or Ford.
likesmountains 52
Dec 2012
#50
Agreed No Distinction - It Took Lanza 10 Minutes To Slaughter 26 People - 2.6 People Per Minute
cantbeserious
Dec 2012
#57
Yes - Maybe - But A Distinction Without Much Merit When Viewed Through The Prism Of Destruction
cantbeserious
Dec 2012
#62
As Many Have Pointed Out - The NRA And Gun Apologists Don't Seem To Demonstrate Much Compassion
cantbeserious
Dec 2012
#63
My Response - Repeal The 2nd Amendment - Outlaw All Firearms Now! - The Latest, Two Firefighters Dead
cantbeserious
Dec 2012
#132
I Am Past Half Measures With The Body Count Steadily Rising - I Do Not Support Your Position
cantbeserious
Dec 2012
#135
Actually semi-automatics may be more deadly under the circumstances we worry about. nm
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#64
if it looks like only a military person should be carrying it, it's a machine gun.
pansypoo53219
Dec 2012
#70
I think pro-gun folks are deliberately trying to steer discussions into the weeds with these
stevenleser
Dec 2012
#82
"how much damage it can do in a short amount of time" What is your specification? nt
jody
Dec 2012
#89
We've had "public discourse" that produced the AWB. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
jody
Dec 2012
#92
So we disagree. See link below. The anti-gun community has been trying for decades to
jody
Dec 2012
#95
No, I think our party has been burned before by people who know squat about guns writing laws
Recursion
Dec 2012
#104
No, I didnt say that. I dont care about the things you are talking about. Thats what I am saying.
stevenleser
Dec 2012
#118
"What I DONT know is the demarcation point between whether a gun is an assault weapon or not.
Jenoch
Dec 2012
#139
No, it was a dismal failure because it concerned an obscure and irrelevant classification.
stevenleser
Dec 2012
#140
Does it look like a hunting rifle, or a military weapon - a military knock-off, such as a Bushmaster
RC
Dec 2012
#150
OK, but you can't do anything with an "assault weapon" that you can't do with a hunting rifle
Recursion
Dec 2012
#164
The rubber band is just as ineffective with assault weapons as it is with hunting rifles
Recursion
Dec 2012
#166