Gun confiscation !

**billygoat** · 12-28-2012, 10:34 AM

So what do you need an assault weapon for?

**starbits** · 12-28-2012, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by billygoat

So what do you need an assault weapon for?

And that is the wrong question. The question is why won't they do anything about the mental heath system in the US. The answer is that fixing the mental heath system will be difficult and politicians are lazy. It is easy to ban something, pat themselves on the back, and tell their constituents I fixed the problem reelect me. The reality is a ban fixes nothing, the crazies are still out there and so are knives, bats, bows and arrows, cars, poison, explosives, other guns, clubs, etc. I don't care what a child is killed with, I care only that the child was killed, period. Fix the problem fix the crazies!

Starbits disclaimer: I own no "assault" weapons and don't plan on buying any, but I still don't think they should be banned.

**PartTimeScrapper** · 12-28-2012, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by billygoat

So what do you need an assault weapon for?

Ill tell you why I need an assault weapon as you call it. I have one for protection. From what? I do not know yet but I have it none the less. If a mob of 20 people are trying to break into my house to take my stuff after a natural disaster or anything else that may or could happen. I would rather have my AK47 with a 75 round barrel clip than a pump action shot gun that only holds 6 rounds. Plus both my kids can easly handle and shoot this gun as apposed to a 12 guage that kicks like a mule. Nothin says YEEHAA like your teenage daughter squezin off 30 rounds on target in less than minute. Am I nutz? Maybe? But I know im prepared for what ever might happen and I know both my kids know how to properly handle and respect firearms.

**jghilino** · 12-29-2012, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by billygoat

So what do you need an assault weapon for?

29 follow up shots

**taterjuice** · 12-29-2012, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by jghilino

29 follow up shots

What if there's 30 people robbing you ?

**PartTimeScrapper** · 12-29-2012, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by taterjuice

What if there's 30 people robbing you ?

Thats why you have the 75 round barrel clip

**jghilino** · 12-31-2012, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by taterjuice

What if there's 30 people robbing you ?

30 in the clip and 1 in the hole, i will still be fine

**patricke** · 12-30-2012, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by billygoat

So what do you need an assault weapon for?

Please define "assault weapon" for us?

**parrothead** · 12-30-2012, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by patricke

Please define "assault weapon" for us?

They can't.....and neither can the federal government.

**Ecycle Atlanta** · 01-03-2013, 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by billygoat

So what do you need an assault weapon for?

Someone please define "assault weapon". It has only been in our vernacular for a short time, and the term is used as a fear-tool more often than used properly.

**volvoscrapper** · 01-03-2013, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by shendog

Someone please define "assault weapon". It has only been in our vernacular for a short time, and the term is used as a fear-tool more often than used properly.

maybe this will help

**Ecycle Atlanta** · 01-03-2013, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by volvoscrapper

maybe this will help

Nope, too vague. My point is that we banter about the term "assault rifle" without a clear definition of what it means. Ask 10 people on the street what it means and you wont get 3 similar answers. Arguing over something without a definition is the epitomy of stupidity. You have to deal in specifics to reach a specific goal. My belief is that people who hate guns dont want to define it because their ultimate goal is to remove guns from private ownership entirely. Gun lovers are smart enough to know that if one restriction is enacted, more will be sure to follow. I'm sure there is a middle ground somewhere but there has to be assurances that no other changes will happen. Obviously, though, we cant trust our politicians to make a promise and keep it (ie: Obama "taxes on middle class will not go up" LOL!)

**JPete** · 01-03-2013, 07:30 AM

There is no concrete definition. In NJ under Gov Florio, a BB rifle was an assault weapon due to the capacity to carry many rounds. Also an M1 Garand was an assault weapon due to the bayonet lug on it.

BTW, guns have already been confiscated by the government with little notice. Google "Katrina weapons confiscated" and you will see denial and then admission. Look on Youtube and you will be shown videos as well.

Google

**PartTimeScrapper** · 01-03-2013, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by shendog

Someone please define "assault weapon". It has only been in our vernacular for a short time, and the term is used as a fear-tool more often than used properly.

I think this might help