Originally posted by Drew S.
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Originally Posted by First Time, Long Time-Always knew you were nothing but a troll.
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Originally posted by Drew S. View PostThis is really good: https://newsletters.theatlantic.com/...3T18%3A47%3A23
Confiscation, baby. Sign me up. Someone's got to do it.
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Originally posted by SJHovey View Post
There is one reason, and one reason only as to why the AR-15 has been a popular choice for these mass shootings. The appearance of the weapon.
You think these 18 year olds sat down and studied the ballistics and lethality of various caliber choices before choosing the AR-15 as their weapon?
They chose it because it looks like an army gun. It looks like a rifle cops might carry.
That is literally it, the appearance.
It's the weapon of choice because it's a killing machine.What kind of cheese are you planning to put on top?
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Originally posted by WeAreNDHockey View Post
Yeah, and IF EVERY OTHER ****ING COUNTRY IN THE WORLD HAD A SIMILAR NUMBER OF MASS SHOOTINGS, MAYBE IT WOULD BE CORRECT. News flash in case you weren't aware, they don't happen in other countries like they do here. Explain that to me.
Confiscation, baby. Sign me up. Someone's got to do it.What kind of cheese are you planning to put on top?
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Originally posted by Drew S. View PostThis is really good: https://newsletters.theatlantic.com/...3T18%3A47%3A23
“Everyone agrees” that measure A wouldn’t have stopped shooting X. And just leave that actual fact lingering, curling around the room like a wisp of smoke, until the readers walk away thinking that “everyone agrees” that measure A would have no statistical impact on the number of deaths.
And that’s just what I saw in the free preview. I can only imagine the assault on my intelligence that would have occurred had I read the rest of the article.
Not surprised that it impressed you, however.
If you don't change the world today, how can it be any better tomorrow?
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Originally posted by aparch View Post
This.
Ammunition and guns should be broken into three/four categories. All rated by the foot-pounds of the bullet fired.
Then each tier can gradually get limited in who can purchase.
Airsoft? Go wild, unrestricted.
FOID card for the rest plus:
22LR? Age 18 minimum plus a class on handling, etc.
From there to .38? 21 + class
From there to .45? 23, advanced class, proof of storage container.
"Advanced ammo" packing more punch than a .45 (.227, .50, etc,)? 25, advanced classes, proof of storage container (gun safe).
From a hunting perspective, I feel there may need to be some tweaking to have the lines fall at major ballistical differences in common hunting rounds, but I can buy into this. Also, I can honestly see this just flat out shifting hunting behavior because people that fit hillbilly stereotypes are too stupid/ignorant to meet the regulations on the more advanced classification.
It's never too early to start the Pre-game festivities
Go Cats!!! GO BLACKHAWKS!
Cuck the Fubs... Let's Go WHITE SOX!!!
Wildcat Born, Wildcat Bred....
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Originally posted by LynahFan View PostForget the labels, ban the physics. There’s no reason for civilians to own weapons beyond a certain (legitimately debatable) muzzle energy over time. You want a gun that shoots a .223? No problem - it just has to be designed such that it can’t fire more than 1 round per minute. You want a rapid fire semi-automatic? No problem - enjoy that pellet gun."It's as if the Drumpf Administration is made up of the worst and unfunny parts of the Cleveland Browns, Washington Generals, and the alien Mon-Stars from Space Jam."
-aparch
"Scenes in "Empire Strikes Back" that take place on the tundra planet Hoth were shot on the present-day site of Ralph Engelstad Arena."
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Of course I'm a fan of the Vikings. A sick and demented Masochist of a fan, but a fan none the less.
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Originally posted by ticapnews View Post
The police are very good at killing 'Coons. Not so good at rushing into a building to save kids."It's as if the Drumpf Administration is made up of the worst and unfunny parts of the Cleveland Browns, Washington Generals, and the alien Mon-Stars from Space Jam."
-aparch
"Scenes in "Empire Strikes Back" that take place on the tundra planet Hoth were shot on the present-day site of Ralph Engelstad Arena."
-INCH
Of course I'm a fan of the Vikings. A sick and demented Masochist of a fan, but a fan none the less.
-ScoobyDoo 12/17/2007
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Originally posted by ticapnews View Post
Hmmm I wonder why the only country where there are mass shootings is America. No, it obviously isn't the guns. It must be the doors. Or mental health. Or video games. Or rap music. Or abortion. Or...Code:As of 9/21/10: As of 9/13/10: College Hockey 6 College Football 0 BTHC 4 WCHA FC: 1
Originally posted by SanTropezMay your paint thinner run dry and the fleas of a thousand camels infest your dead deer.Originally posted by bigblue_dlI don't even know how to classify magic vagina smoke babies..Originally posted by KeplerWhen the giraffes start building radio telescopes they can join too.
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A GOP representative called for banning assault weapons. Every other Republican who had endorsed him immediately withdrew their support. Today he dropped out.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/polit...tion-campaign/
Rep. Chris Jacobs (R-N.Y.) announced that he would suspend his reelection campaign Friday after facing pressure by his party to step aside for coming out in support of gun reforms as a solution to stem the tide of mass shootings in the country in recent weeks.
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/...ge/7505230001/
Just another day in the greatest nation in the history of the world.
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Originally posted by Handyman View Post
Makes way too much sense...
If you don't change the world today, how can it be any better tomorrow?
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Originally posted by dxmnkd316 View Post
What the **** are you talking about? Afghanistan has them all the time.
Look, I want mental health funding more than anyone on this board, but a vast improvement in people’s mental health won’t make much, if any, of a dent on gun violence. The United States does not have a statistically significant difference in the number of people with chronic, ongoing mental health issues versus any other developed country. It’s a variable that’s already controlled for when it comes to gun violence. Put a gun between two perfectly sane people, and the chances of gun violence happening is much higher than no gun placed between two actively psychotic people. Thousands of mentally stable people have shot and killed other people. Mental health, while woefully underfunded and under appreciated, has nothing to do with gun violence.
The only differences between us and them are guns and ammunition. Ban, restrict, tax.
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