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Why would you own an assault rifle?

Would you own an assault Rifle? Why?

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lizzie said:
How about the Wiki definition as a standard. It seems to be pretty accurate:
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That's why I wanted the OP to clarify. Because it changes my answer. By definition, it must be a full auto to be an 'assault rifle'. But so many mislable semi autos as such... it makes a HUGE difference.

Since many that confuse the two probably don't know, fully automatic weapons are heavily regulated by the federal government. It takes quite a bit to even be able to own one. And US gun manufacturers can not produce full automatics for civilian consumption (only military and LEO use).

So when it is decided if the real terminology is being used vs. the slur to cover the 'scary looking' guns, I can answer.
 
Arbo said:
That's why I wanted the OP to clarify. Because it changes my answer. By definition, it must be a full auto to be an 'assault rifle'. But so many mislable semi autos as such... it makes a HUGE difference.

Since many that confuse the two probably don't know, fully automatic weapons are heavily regulated by the federal government. It takes quite a bit to even be able to own one. And US gun manufacturers can not produce full automatics for civilian consumption (only military and LEO use).

So when it is decided if the real terminology is being used vs. the slur to cover the 'scary looking' guns, I can answer.
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The poll should have included an option for "I own an assault weapon to compensate for my cronic inferiority complex". That was the reason at least half the guys that had an assault weapon had one for.

The problem isn't assault weapons though. Its the very high capacity magazines sold today.
 
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SouthernDemocrat said:
The poll should have included an option for "I own an assault weapon to compensate for my cronic inferiority complex". That was the reason at least half the guys that had an assault weapon had one for.
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Whats an assault weapon? This should be priceless.
 
SouthernDemocrat said:
The poll should have included an option for "I own an assault weapon to compensate for my cronic inferiority complex". That was the reason at least half the guys that had an assault weapon had one for.
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yeah you have posted that idiocy before and all it does is to demonstrate that when it comes to this topic all you can spew is idiocy
 
Lachean said:
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A video that all people in the media need to watch. As well as quite a few people on this forum. ;)

I have fired fully automatic weapons, it can be fun, but it does cost in terms of ammunition. I would probably never want to own one though, if only for the fact that the process puts you in the telescope of the federal government. If that wasn't the case, my favorite automatic, that I loved to shoot, and would own would be an M-60.
 
TurtleDude said:
yeah you have posted that idiocy before and all it does is to demonstrate that when it comes to this topic all you can spew is idiocy
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Stating "assault weapon" goes right under calling a magazine a clip, or citing the alleged "gun show loophole" on the list of red flags of firearm ignorance.
 
Arbo said:
A video that all people in the media need to watch. As well as quite a few people on this forum. ;)

I have fired fully automatic weapons, it can be fun, but it does cost in terms of ammunition. I would probably never want to own one though, if only for the fact that the process puts you in the telescope of the federal government. If that wasn't the case, my favorite automatic, that I loved to shoot, and would own would be an M-60.
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I know right, to think I got a 3 point infraction for posting it. I guess facts are considered baiting when the majority are ignorant.
 
I recently purchased a .45 rifle with pistol grip, front grip, and red dot site specifically to blow **** up for fun, wet work if (God forbid) it become necessary, and of course, zombie insurance. I can put a full magazine inside of a quarter sized dot at 50 feet and thats about the range of my eyesight.

Next purchase will be the Keltec .22 mag handgun and rifle combo with 30 round magazines.
 
I think purchases out of fear of a ban would be another reason to buy an "assault rifle," such fears certainly spike gun sales.
 
Lachean said:
I know right, to think I got a 3 point infraction for posting it. I guess facts are considered baiting when the majority are ignorant.
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You got an infraction for posting that video???? If you wanna take a second, PM me with the reason and who did it. ;)
 
VanceMack said:
I recently purchased a .45 rifle with pistol grip, front grip, and red dot site specifically to blow **** up for fun, wet work if (God forbid) it become necessary, and of course, zombie insurance. I can put a full magazine inside of a quarter sized dot at 50 feet and thats about the range of my eyesight.
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Like a hi-point carbine? I have considered something like that in the past..
 
Lachean said:
Whats an assault weapon? This should be priceless.
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The ones I have seen dudes get are the old Russian and Chinese made SKS that they pull out like a douche at Deer Camp. I don't think its a true assault weapon though. I think the problem is not so much assault weapons because thats kind of a catch all for any military type gun. The problem is high capacity magazines. Let's take the guns that I own: Remington Model 700 ADL .270, Remington Model 870 Wingmaster 12 gauge, Browning Sweet 16 (Belgium Made Model), and my first gun from when I was a kid a single shot 410. Now lets say I walk into a crowded public place with the intent on killing as many people as I can. My problem with those guns is that while the first 3 are very deadly (more so than the average "assault weapon", I am only going to be able to kill about 5 people at most before I probably get taken down while I am reloading or people have the time to run away while I am reloading. However, thanks to my friends at the NRA, I can buy guns with higher capacity magazines than our soldiers in combat even use, so I can kill until I get sick of it.
 
Lachean said:
I think purchases out of fear of a ban would be another reason to buy an "assault rifle," such fears certainly spike gun sales.
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They may be seen as investments, since the value of an "illegal" item in great demand (think cocaine) is profitable. ;-)
 
SouthernDemocrat said:
The ones I have seen dudes get are the old Russian and Chinese made SKS that they pull out like a douche at Deer Camp. I don't think its a true assault weapon though. I think the problem is not so much assault weapons because thats kind of a catch all for any military type gun. The problem is high capacity magazines. Let's take the guns that I own: Remington Model 700 ADL .270, Remington Model 870 Wingmaster 12 gauge, Browning Sweet 16 (Belgium Made Model), and my first gun from when I was a kid a single shot 410. Now lets say I walk into a crowded public place with the intent on killing as many people as I can. My problem with those guns is that while the first 3 are very deadly (more so than the average "assault weapon", I am only going to be able to kill about 5 people at most before I probably get taken down while I am reloading or people have the time to run away while I am reloading. However, thanks to my friends at the NRA, I can buy guns with higher capacity magazines than our soldiers in combat even use, so I can kill until I get sick of it.
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While im jealous of your Wingmaster (I have an express) I kinda wanted you to answer the question on what is an "assault weapon," preferably including the words "fully-automatic" so that I not assume you ignorant on the subject.

That being said, banning high cap mags will be hugely ineffective. Its illegal in my state to buy/sell and I have a pair. Make that a federal ban and people will buy used from the pool of millions that are out there.
 
I got one, an AR-15. Pretty sweet. Thinkin 'bout going shooting on Sunday.
 
Lachean said:
While im jealous of your Wingmaster (I have an express tactical, :puke) I kinda wanted you to answer the question on what is an "assault weapon," preferably including the words "fully-automatic" so that I not assume you ignorant on the subject.

That being said, banning high cap mags will be hugely ineffective. Its illegal in my state to buy/sell and I have a pair. Make that a federal ban and people will buy used from the pool of millions that are out there.
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Why not ban them anyway then if there are millions out there? If you ban the sell of them, then even to sell them in a private sale would be illegal. Most people do not like to engage in illegal gun transactions because they are worried that if they were caught they would lose all their guns, and people like their guns. So you would only have a tiny fraction of that on the black market. Moreover, everything wears out eventually. If you ban the sale of them, with every passing year there are a few less out there in private hands. Finally, being that few people had this crap 30 years ago, I can't imagine that there would be millions of them in private hands. I am a life long gun owner, yet I have never had the need or want for one. The vast majority of the people that I know that own guns own them for hunting purposes primarily.
 
SouthernDemocrat said:
Why not ban them anyway then if there are millions out there? If you ban the sell of them, then even to sell them in a private sale would be illegal. Most people do not like to engage in illegal gun transactions because they are worried that if they were caught they would lose all their guns, and people like their guns. So you would only have a tiny fraction of that on the black market. Moreover, everything wears out eventually. If you ban the sale of them, with every passing year there are a few less out there in private hands. Finally, being that few people had this crap 30 years ago, I can't imagine that there would be millions of them in private hands. I am a life long gun owner, yet I have never had the need or want for one. The vast majority of the people that I know that own guns own them for hunting purposes primarily.
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You have no credibility on this topic with anyone who understands it. that penis envy crap is the same nonsense the loony gun haters spew.
 
Arbo said:
Like a hi-point carbine? I have considered something like that in the past..
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Thats what it is. I looked at the Tommy gun...but I could get the whole set up for under 350 vs 1200 for the Tommy. It took about 19 minutes to get the thing completely railed and sighted. Ive gone through several bricks of ammo...my wife, kids, even one of the grandkids. Never had a single problem. Very happy with it.
 
SouthernDemocrat said:
Why not ban them anyway then if there are millions out there? If you ban the sell of them, then even to sell them in a private sale would be illegal. Most people do not like to engage in illegal gun transactions because they are worried that if they were caught they would lose all their guns, and people like their guns. So you would only have a tiny fraction of that on the black market. Moreover, everything wears out eventually. If you ban the sale of them, with every passing year there are a few less out there in private hands. Finally, being that few people had this crap 30 years ago, I can't imagine that there would be millions of them in private hands. I am a life long gun owner, yet I have never had the need or want for one. The vast majority of the people that I know that own guns own them for hunting purposes primarily.
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If you truly believe prohibition works, how do you feel about the Volstead act or this War on Drugs?
 
TurtleDude said:
You have no credibility on this topic with anyone who understands it. that penis envy crap is the same nonsense the loony gun haters spew.
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Obviously touched a nerve here. ;)
 
Yes, for self defense
Yes, for recreation and sport
Yes, to perform my patriotic duty if the nation is invaded
Yes, because it's my constitutional right

I will own an AR-15 eventually

I currently own two Walther P99s .40s

I was left a Raven .25 auto and .357
 
Lachean said:
If you truly believe prohibition works, how do you feel about the Volstead act or this War on Drugs?
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Apples and oranges. You can't easily in mass grow or manufacture a high capacity magazine in your backyard or basement, thats why the war on drugs and prohibition was a total failure. There is a reason why LSD is much harder to come by than Pot or Meth is. LSD is difficult and complicated to manufactor, Pot can be grown in your basement and Meth can be made in your kitchen.
 
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