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In reply to the discussion: Ottawa gunman launched attack with slow-loading, John Wayne-style rifle: experts [View all]benEzra
(12,148 posts)7. Yes, and "armor piercing", since it will penetrate body armor
like any other centerfire rifle.
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CREC-2004-02-26/pdf/CREC-2004-02-26-pt1-PgS1612-2.pdf#page=23
"Another rifle caliber, the 30.30 caliber, was responsible for penetrating three officers' armor and killing them in 1993, 1996, and 2002. This ammunition is also capable of puncturing light-armored vehicles, ballistic or armored glass, armored limousines, even a 600-pound safe with 600 pounds of safe armor plating.
"It is outrageous and unconscionable that such ammunition continues to be sold in the United States of America."
I personally wonder if the Senator was trolled by someone prior to that. The stats about the officers killed by .30-30 are accurate, but it's not unique in its ability to penetrate armor.
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Electric Monk
Oct 2014
OP
"If Michael Zehaf Bibeau had wanted to kill more people, he could have found a different gun"
Electric Monk
Oct 2014
#6
You can sneak anything into Canada. This OP is just another limp attempt to make a case.
NYC_SKP
Oct 2014
#3
You tell 'em, jimmy! Broadsides full of cultural warfare have helped to make gun control...
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2014
#19
Well said, but you are citing facts to a culture warrior. Feelings are more important to them
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2014
#25
It's good to be back! Had some life events that took priority for a while, but all is good. (n/t)
benEzra
Oct 2014
#37
"The "conversion to full auto" canard is a red herring to cover for your real agenda". Indeed
friendly_iconoclast
Nov 2014
#58
Not much different from "Louisiana bars Ebola researchers from conference"
friendly_iconoclast
Nov 2014
#59
Speaking of accuracy, in the video you posted (#5) they are often only just hitting the pond. nt
Electric Monk
Oct 2014
#22
Coiuld you be any less relevant to either the discussion or the issue if you tried?
DonP
Nov 2014
#67
Yup, just like ALL small-caliber autoloading rifles and ALL full-sized pistols.
benEzra
Nov 2014
#69
Specifically, 19 *names* were affected that could no longer be used in marketing.
benEzra
Nov 2014
#75
Ummm, expansion/fragmentation is what keeps rounds from overpenetrating and killing your neighbors.
benEzra
Nov 2014
#70
Why are you so hung up on military FMJ? We are talking about CIVILIAN JACKETED HOLLOWPOINTS.
benEzra
Nov 2014
#74
Which, FOX? CBC reported he shot 3 at the War Memorial, and up to 4 inside the building. 7 total. nt
Electric Monk
Nov 2014
#52