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In reply to the discussion: I want it to be illegal for an American citizen to own a gun. [View all]NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)23. Depends on the boat.
Not all boats have to be registered and some you have to be licensed to captain. Not sure of the point you are trying to make but the strange analogy you put forward is incorrect on both points made.
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Fine. Black powder, muzzle loading guns are just what the Founding Fathers had in mind. nt
procon
Nov 2017
#40
The 9th Amendment is, itself, a right. Ergo, you're arguing against yourself. nt
procon
Nov 2017
#62
That sort seem either to not to have thought about the implications of the "muskets-only" approach,
friendly_iconoclast
Nov 2017
#200
Come on. With exception of a few here, the only rights most gunners are interested in are guns.
Hoyt
Nov 2017
#144
Rights ARE LIMITED - as the 2ND AMENDMENT is now. There is no winning the argument that rights
vkkv
Nov 2017
#93
So what's the argument then? Let's LIMIT automatically chamber-re-loading firearms and high capacity
vkkv
Nov 2017
#110
No, you can voluntarily surrender them to your local PD so as to set an example. Invite the media...
Marengo
Nov 2017
#141
If you are so opposed to the civilian ownership of semiauto firearms, why do you...
Marengo
Nov 2017
#148
This is probably the most stupid exchange I've had here at DU.. just end it already..
vkkv
Nov 2017
#150
It simply doesnt make any sense for you to oppose civilian ownership of semiauto...
Marengo
Nov 2017
#157
No, it makes perfect sense. I can own them now, so I do, but I would VOTE to dis-allow other people
vkkv
Nov 2017
#168
Stunningly illogical. Why would you continue to possess firearms you belive no one, including...
Marengo
Nov 2017
#179
Okay, I'll make it super clear for the morons. If something is fun and legal I'll use it until
vkkv
Nov 2017
#184
Ah, your motive IS selfish after all, unlike your claim in post 168. Nothing else can logically...
Marengo
Nov 2017
#185
Since when are 10/22s a serious threat to public safety? You do not know squat! IMHO.
vkkv
Nov 2017
#189
You are granting yourself an exception which violates your own principle. If you honestly believe...
Marengo
Nov 2017
#192
""I have always believed that the Second Amendment protects the right of individuals to bear arms,..
hack89
Nov 2017
#134
If you fear for your life. . . . .It's worked for a lot of white wing gun-humpers.
Hoyt
Nov 2017
#182
Given *that* attitude, the only difference between you and the homophobic 'bathroom bill' types...
friendly_iconoclast
Nov 2017
#202
Culture warriors of all sorts see threats everywhere that society needs 'protection' from
friendly_iconoclast
Nov 2017
#208
LOL! You expended a great amount of effort not answering my question. No matter, I couldnt care
Marengo
Nov 2017
#218
Affability is irrelevant, one is either a prohibited person or not. If you are, its in your best...
Marengo
Nov 2017
#223
How do you vet someone for a hunting license? What goes into the process?
WhiskeyGrinder
Nov 2017
#12
Take it from someone who has hunted with the AR platform, your facts are bullshit
Marengo
Nov 2017
#107
Since need has nothing to do with it, why not? What do you think my loadout was?
Marengo
Nov 2017
#140
The need is not there. The desire to have a weapon that is used for killing people
AllyCat
Nov 2017
#142
Nonsensical, unless youre arguing that no deer hunting rifle has ever been used to kill a person.
Marengo
Nov 2017
#145
Only when your appointment as Secretary of Needs is confirmed by the Senate...
friendly_iconoclast
Nov 2017
#203
I did as a girl on the farm. My dad had guns to keep predators away from our livestock.
redstatebluegirl
Nov 2017
#109
I forgot to say with my current eyesight nobody would want me hunting now.
redstatebluegirl
Nov 2017
#112
The AR platform has gained popularity for more than just varmints in recent years. I have used...
Marengo
Nov 2017
#114
I never said it cant be discussed, but the reality is that youre wrong about the AR platform...
Marengo
Nov 2017
#128
Makes no sense to me. I support the right of hunters to have long rifles and other
redstatebluegirl
Nov 2017
#119
Almost half of hunters have used an AR-type rifle in the past five years for hunting.
WhiskeyGrinder
Nov 2017
#129
Are all hunters who use the AR platform for hunting violent, and can you define violent as used
Marengo
Nov 2017
#219
You'll get lots of reasons why this is a bad idea by people that love guns more than people. nt
LexVegas
Nov 2017
#20
Then you don't actually want it to be illegal to own a gun. Otherwise, there would be no exceptions.
better
Nov 2017
#49
Rights ARE LIMITED - as the 2ND AMENDMENT is now. There is no winning the argument that rights
vkkv
Nov 2017
#94
Well said. And there would be a mandatory inspection of gun and ammo storage every year.
GoneOffShore
Nov 2017
#137
Guns should be amazingly expensive for everyone. Including police and governments.
GoneOffShore
Nov 2017
#183
I agree. Anyone who keeps an arsenal of weapons has something very, very wrong
smirkymonkey
Nov 2017
#194
I've never had a problem with "responsible" gun ownership like you. I used to love target shooting
RKP5637
Nov 2017
#161
Oh, the police -- who are so great with guns -- will do just fine, I'm sure.
WhiskeyGrinder
Nov 2017
#160
Norway already has laws like that, yet it didn't stop Breivik from killing 69 people
ansible
Nov 2017
#174
I'm saying that those folks of Hoyt's former profession have a vested interest in gun control.
X_Digger
Nov 2017
#232
I went by this store front today that had a sign out front: CASH FOR GUNS.
Eyeball_Kid
Nov 2017
#204