Take out gunpowder and you not only eliminate guns, but all of the non-violent uses of explosives. Besides it's fun to watch old buildings and chimneys getting all blowed up... down... whatever.
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#549437 - 01/17/1112:02 PMRe: Makes me want to by another gun
[Re: Llewelyn]
MacBozo
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Originally Posted By: Llewelyn
Take out gunpowder and you not only eliminate guns, but all of the non-violent uses of explosives. Besides it's fun to watch old buildings and chimneys getting all blowed up... down... whatever.
#549441 - 01/17/1101:40 PMRe: Makes me want to by another gun
[Re: Lea]
carp
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Right Lea.
People say that guns don't kill people - people kill.
Maybe we are looking at this the wrong way - In-act laws that ban people from guns, instead of banning guns as a whole?
This last nut case fell through the system <-- that is what we need to look at. He should have been put on the no gun buy list.
Simply; Don't ban guns - rather ban nut cases from buying them.
IMO I still believe that certain guns should be banned. That is anything automatic, that is way past hunting or even for defense. Now maybe a gang banger would need one
I agree, but One problem with automatics, some guns are not automatic but can be converted to be automatic by filing some part off or removing a part etc - I say then ban those too ! Anything that is or can be - remove them. Limit clips to 5-6 rounds... max !
If Loughner had gotten the 2nd clip in there could have been 50-60 people shot and maybe 15-20 dead !
I say don't ban all guns, but lets cut the fire power capability way down - so if a nut by some chance gets one and goes on a rampage, the damage is limited. Also make laws so many agencies can share info... schools with law enforcement - all law enforcement (fed, state, local) all tied together. If they have a national data base for child molesters, and no fly lists, we can make a National List for those banned from gun purchasing. That's fair and it's logical. That way is doesn't stop hunters, nor those who feel the need to have one for protection. Also if you're limited to 5-6 shots and want one for protection - I'd assume you'd hone your sharpshooting skills. Sure you can have 2-3 or more guns, but at the same time for protection, you'd like to remove the threat in as few shots as possible. Wouldn't that be the case ?
#549444 - 01/17/1102:08 PMRe: Makes me want to by another gun
[Re: DLC]
MacBozo
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Originally Posted By: DLC
I agree, but One problem with automatics, some guns are not automatic but can be converted to be automatic by filing some part off or removing a part etc - I say then ban those too ! Anything that is or can be - remove them. Limit clips to 5-6 rounds... max !
If Loughner had gotten the 2nd clip in there could have been 50-60 people shot and maybe 15-20 dead !
I say don't ban all guns, but lets cut the fire power capability way down - so if a nut by some chance gets one and goes on a rampage, the damage is limited. Also make laws so many agencies can share info... schools with law enforcement - all law enforcement (fed, state, local) all tied together. If they have a national data base for child molesters, and no fly lists, we can make a National List for those banned from gun purchasing. That's fair and it's logical. That way is doesn't stop hunters, nor those who feel the need to have one for protection. Also if you're limited to 5-6 shots and want one for protection - I'd assume you'd hone your sharpshooting skills. Sure you can have 2-3 or more guns, but at the same time for protection, you'd like to remove the threat in as few shots as possible. Wouldn't that be the case ?
Here's thought. If someone wants a fully automatic handgun or rifle for their personal collection - to admire the workmanship - permanently plug the barrel - make it un-fireable.
#549455 - 01/17/1105:55 PMRe: Makes me want to by another gun
[Re: MacBozo]
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If you want to plug something, start with beer bottles. Because for every poor schmuck killed by gunfire each year, two are killed by drunk drivers.
It's about as easy to stop one as it is the other. And we all know how willing us 'Mericans are to give our simple pleasures and little indulgences. Forgive me, my friend, but the phrase "tilting at windmills" comes to mind.
#549456 - 01/17/1106:00 PMRe: Makes me want to by another gun
[Re: steveg]
MacBozo
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Originally Posted By: steveg
If you want to plug something, start with beer bottles. Because for every poor schmuck killed by gunfire each year, two are killed by drunk drivers.
It's about as easy to stop one as it is the other. And we all know how willing us 'Mericans are to give our simple pleasures and little indulgences. Forgive me, my friend, but the phrase "tilting at windmills" comes to mind.
Well Steve - I tried that (plugging beer bottles) but I had to stop after 6 !
everything went dizzy !
I hear ya, but like Michael I see NO need for automatic weapons. . .except to kill a helluva lot of people very quickly. Guess we'll just disagree on this one , pal.
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