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In reply to the discussion: Las Vegas Shooting Victims Sue Bump Stock Makers [View all]jmg257
(11,996 posts)50. Welcome to America. Here we protect their ownership by the highest laws in the land. nt
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Great. Now remove the law that prohibits victims from suing gun manufacturers and profiteers.
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#3
It would be quite simple really, modify the trigger guard area where something like that doesn't
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#6
I bet you'd like to see the suit. You probably have some bump stocks, maybe profit from them.
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#7
You've only made 10 and came in through the Gungeon. That tells me a lot about you.
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#13
The genetic fallacy is a favorite 'go to' for those that have nothing else to counter with...
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2017
#88
What "technical information" have I provided that is not true? Yes, I do get ticked with gunners
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#95
Do any of these ads give the target (buyers) the idea the rifles are military spec?
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#124
"Yes and no." LMAO. I guess the one that comes right out and says this gun "is destined
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#142
The idea that it somehow "easy" for gunmakers to make changes preventing such devices.
Adrahil
Oct 2017
#132
Oh, I agree and think all semi-autos need to be banned. As to modification to prevent bump stocks,
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#134
Well, at least you are thinking and can see that it is possible to modify a rifle where a bump stock
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#137
You are a gun promoter. There are millions who support the NRA, but are too cheap to pay dues.
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#143
The bump stock is worthless without the AR15. Gun manufacturers, dealers and profiteers like
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#11
Jeeezus. The lawsuit is filed against the bump stock manufacturers. Get you head out of your barrels
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#16
I KNOW Hoyt. THIS lawsuit (their statement) puts ALL the blame on the stock guys!
jmg257
Oct 2017
#18
If you were filing a law suit, wouldn't you write it that way. That's the way all lawsuits are
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#21
The gun companies are the same, they use the NRA and gun-humpers to hide behind. That needs to
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#41
Look, Dem, there's civil liability and morality to consider. Gun profiteers are implicated.
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#75
Bankruptcy doesn't end production of items, it just changes who sells them
Always Right
Oct 2017
#67
Yeah, but s potential buyer or producer has to factor in the liability for the next massacre.
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#71
I get it AlwaysRight, gun and accessory manufacturers, dealers and many gun owners are slimy SOBs
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#80
Your absurd contention then is that pharmaceutical companies have never been sued
LanternWaste
Oct 2017
#85
In a sane world, you would be able to sue, very successfully , a company that
Eliot Rosewater
Oct 2017
#45
Welcome to America. Here we protect their ownership by the highest laws in the land. nt
jmg257
Oct 2017
#50
You don't get it. As far as those not performing back ground checks, I'm referring to gun-humpers
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#19
Kindly point out what's factually inaccurate in his posts. Show your work
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2017
#100
Is not immediately replying to a post I didn't see til now, considered awkward silence? - NT
Always Right
Oct 2017
#120
My apologies for being unclear- that was meant for your interlocutor, not you
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2017
#129
Most of you gunners do, that's why you want to protect private sales without background checks.
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#125
No evidence, eh? If you have any integrity, you'll retract that accusation. Additionally, you can...
Marengo
Oct 2017
#128
Don't hold your breath- that one has been 'all advertising and no product' for years
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2017
#130
I replied to what you wrote #23-"I've never said that I do or don't own guns." Again, it's obvious.
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#126
I know, all the Gungeoneers are just acting like gunners. None have any guns, don't want anyone
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#133
Perhaps someday you'll learn that "my firm belief(s)" and "things that are demonstrably true"...
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2017
#135
No, because gunners will sell to anyone with a fistful of cash. All transfers need
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#141
Jeeez, go post to someone else. You are too obtuse to own or speak on behalf of your guns. n/t
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#148
Great - win this, so bump stocks are THE culprit, and semi-autos are off the hook.
jmg257
Oct 2017
#8
Because, the way I read it (w/o seeing the complaint) it states that the guns were not the issue
jmg257
Oct 2017
#27
Ah I see your point about this is the end game, as it gets even better for the gunners & builders...
jmg257
Oct 2017
#51
They'll be suing shortly, don't you think? I bet a lot of people and groups file suits too.
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#36
The PLCAA refers to suits against makers of "qualified" products, which it defines
petronius
Oct 2017
#38
Agree. The PLCAA shouldn't apply to guns either. It allows gun manufacturers and profiteers to
Hoyt
Oct 2017
#42
Then sue the Federal Government. Sue every Congressperson who voted for it and the President who
coolsandy
Oct 2017
#54
If these devices are not guns according to the ATF, then they are not protected
Gothmog
Oct 2017
#56
The rationale for the Obama ATF to not regulate this device is that it is not a gun
Gothmog
Oct 2017
#113
The rational for not regulating is that does not meet the definition of machine gun conversion part
Always Right
Oct 2017
#115