Ok, let's start a debate on banning assault rifles here. I think access should be limited. Jul 22, 15:05
Wouldn't change anything. Jul 22, 15:31
Didn't stop Anders from getting Fragile Rounds for his killing spree, or from using a pretty big bomb. {nm} Jul 22, 16:01
My opinions on Lobo's link to the audio, I promised I would keep it light on this forum board. {nm} Jul 22, 17:08
Heh...I grew up in New Orleans. And that cuts both ways...numbers being able to say anything. Jul 22, 20:22
But, the problem with the illegal arms argument is that none of these mass shootings have been done using illegal firearms. Jul 22, 16:04
Most Gang shootings use illegal weapons. Namely unregistered weapons or weapons with their ID filled off. Jul 22, 16:16
Yes, but we're not talking about gangs killing each other, and sometimes collateral damage to citizens. Jul 22, 16:26
How would your ban on Assault Rifles stop the Crazies? Charles Whitmen only needed a basic Rifles Jul 22, 17:28
I don't think you can ban crazies, but a ban on assault rifles can limit the damage they do. {nm} Jul 22, 17:59
How is an Assault Rifle more dangerous than a home made bomb? {nm} Jul 22, 18:45
They are both used to kill, so no difference I can see, other than the assault rifle being more portable. {nm} Jul 23, 07:09
Nice Quote from CNN inside about mass killers. -more- Jul 22, 18:52
100 people (in US, estimate) died in car crashes yesterday. wheres the outrage over that? I demand a ban on cars. Jul 22, 15:39
Was it intentional? Better...was texting involved? heh...a whole different discussion could brew up in a sec. Jul 22, 15:44
ive checked stuff online while driving; its scary how much distance passes in just the time it takes to load my port Jul 22, 15:49
HAH! Better sell some stocks to speed that loading! Jul 22, 15:51
Hunting, Match Target Competitions, Leasure Target Shooting. Just off the top of my head. {nm} Jul 22, 16:09
Hunting with an assault rifle? Seriously? Target shooting usually done at shooting ranges, so no need to bring the gun home. Jul 22, 16:12
.308 & 7.62 calibur AR's can hunt very well. The use of .223 is frowned upon......cause it's not deadly enough. {nm} Jul 22, 16:16
You -cannot- buy a new full auto gun in the US unless you are Law Enforcement, the Military or a Federal Fire Arms Dealer. Jul 22, 16:55
But can those other weapons be easily converted to fire 100 rounds? That might be why "assault" is an important distinction. Jul 22, 17:02
yes they can Jul 22, 17:09
Are there any squirrels alive around your grandfather's house at all??? ;-) Jul 22, 17:22
not within 150 yards... Jul 22, 17:35
rats with fluffy tails. Good riddance! Jul 22, 17:44
There's nothing stopping any rifle that takes a detachable box magazine from having a 100 round magazine made Jul 22, 17:12
The the 100 round magazine is not legal in most states, right? Jul 22, 17:30
gun laws vary widely from state to state. I would make an educated guess they aren't as illegal as you would think. Jul 22, 17:44
"For the first time in 45 years, homicide dropped out of the top 15 causes of death in the United States in 2010" Jul 22, 15:51
The fact that it is safer than other countries is what makes these few random violent acts seem that much more horrifying. Jul 22, 15:53
Safer is relative to the country you're using to compare. Did you know that Japan actually lies about its murder rate. Jul 22, 16:05
Per capita is another way to look at safety... Jul 22, 17:24
Homicides per 100k: USA 4.8, Can 1.62 , UK 1.23 {nm} Jul 22, 18:05
From http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_intentional_homicide_rate#section_1 {nm} Jul 22, 18:06
There's less gang shooting in Canada, but looking at crazies going off ... Jul 23, 07:48
There is no need for them ever. Nobody is part of a militia. Want to be in one? Join the National Guard. Jul 22, 16:05
The gun culture relies on the history of our founding. Tougher to break that it would seem than a business. Jul 22, 16:55
maybe we should start banning everything... Jul 22, 16:40
If I'm ever in your neck of the woods or you mine, steak dinner is on me. {nm} Jul 22, 17:34
Banning assault rifles will not stop the sickos, but it will limit the damage they can do. {nm} Jul 22, 18:05
anybody anywhere can do whatever damage that they want to do at anytime (if there is a will there is a way) Jul 22, 18:58
And that assertion is wrong Jul 22, 21:05
lol... the same Bill Of Rights that allows you to have guns... also guarentees "freedom of assembly" {nm} Jul 22, 22:22
That's my point...if we're going to ignore gun ownership rights, then why can't we ignore some of the others too. {nm} Jul 22, 23:51
Banning alchol resulted in smugglers making faster cars to outrun police... which eventually became NASCAR {nm} Jul 22, 17:11
7 Killed and 14 wounded in Chicago this weekend. Chicago is "gun free". -more- Jul 22, 18:09
He also used explosives to kill and distract police, though he failed on the first pat. -link inside- Jul 22, 18:16