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I grew up with guns. Use guns. Love guns. Support the 2nd Amendment. But where do we draw the line?I think most of us would say that having nuclear arms is too far. So we agree the 2nd Amendment is not unlimited. An assault-type rifle is not for hunting, nor is it for home protection. I have a feeling that most people who have them are likely overcompensating in some way. Perhaps they feel it makes them more macho, etc. Not a bad thing...but really it is unnecessary. An assault rifle is designed to fire a lot of rounds...and fire them quickly. I cannot think of the any time I have ever heard of someone protecting their home and needing even a full clip of bullets. A single shot is enough to send most felons scurrying. And a few more will ensure that the cops are enroute to help.So, really, what would happen if we just said, No more assault rifles will be sold? Would we now be unable to protect ourselves?Yes, the bad guys will keep theirs. But over time and with attrition, they, too, will be taken. Further, a bad guy cannot easily hide an assault rifle as he walks through the neighborhood, so their utility (thanks to OTCP!) is limited to showing off...or really nasty acts.I'm FOR gun ownership. But if we were to keep one assault rifle out of the hands of someone who plans to use it for evil, wouldn't that be a good thing?

Re: Really? Is it so terrible to prohibit the sail of assault-type rifles?

It's not that difficult. The context of the 2nd amendment is arms that a man can carry, like a rifle. So called assault rifles are protected.But here is a point few consider. The 2nd Amendment was not written to GIVE anyone a right. It was included to protect already existing rights from Federal encroachment. So it's repeal would not grant the Federal Government t any new powers to ban guns. It would simply mean that every State is sovereign to make its own gun laws, which was really the original intent even with the 2nd Amendment to begin with. The only way the Federal Government could ban guns would be for the States to give them such power by way of a new Constitutional Amendment

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I know some good men, one a very educated first Cousin, that KNOW we are going to have a revolution one day; WE must be prepared. Now of course this has been going on for over 50 years. There was ALWAYS going to be some internal war in the USA. The reasons vary, but these are good guys, I love 'em. I think they are wrong, but I sure cannot prove it.It is true, at some point in 'war logic' accuracy gave way to 'heavy fire power', spray the room instead of taking time to aim.I see no need for a 'machinegun' in my home or life, but some people really do. With millions of 'assault' type weapons out there, most will never be seen or heard, BUT THEY ARE READY!Banned they would still be available, but at enormous prices.We have been outlawing drugs for years, and I hear you can buy anything you need in a short period of time TODAY!Banning only 'restricts' an honest guy, not the dishonest Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]://shipslog-jack.blogspot.com/

You do not have to know all about weapons to 'love/appreciate' them. I remember having to know every thing about my 'rifle'. break it down and put it back together in the dark, etc. But I did not respect it anymore than my BIL who knew how to oil and use a bore brush.Why be so nasty in breaking a guys comment down? YOU don't know him.There are plenty of folk with the view the fully automatic should be banned and they are sure not liberal.Anyway gun control here is sorta like the Alcohol/caffeine discussions. I still like you uncle! Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]://shipslog-jack.blogspot.com/

Yeah, I was thinking it won't sail anyway so why ban it But I have seen this before though...not sailing 'em.I would think everyone would be against sailing assault weapons.It is a very dangerous thing...for the ones sailing them

Assault Rifle definition: Very scary looking gun. Hey I thought you were raised around guns, what the heck is a clip? It is a magazine.

It was a clip for years before it was referred to as a magazine. The official definition of The M-1 is a 'clip fed, gas operated, semi automatic shoulder weapon.Then The BAR first used clips, then switched to the name of magazine.Just so you will know the term 'clip' does not in anyway indicate ignorance, Having been ordered With a clip and three rounds, lock and load, or hearing 'With a full clip, lock and load.'I might ask, You mean you have been around weapons all your life and really do not know what a clip is? There is a difference in a clip and a magazine of course, but they have been used interchangeably Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]://shipslog-jack.blogspot.com/

I knew ONE guy who made the mistake of referring to his rifle as a gun. He spent a lot of time telling his mates the difference in his rifle and his gun.I later learned: GUNS make more noise! To the OP, WE should always be able to bear arms. I know the Automatic assault rifle was not around when the 2nd amendment was written, but down inside I really think if it had been, it would not have been an exception. Mass killings are not a good argument against the automatic, just yesterday in Egypt 17 were killed by an explosive. Not one rifle or handgun was used to attack the twin towers or the pentagon. Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]://shipslog-jack.blogspot.com/