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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]YoungDemCA
(5,714 posts)197. Run for office then. I'm sure this will get you a lot of votes.
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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