Originally Posted By: Bad DawgOriginally Posted By: SlickerThanSnotQuote:mass shooters are using semi-auto handguns and ar style rifles more than any other type of gun. It’s a fact that needs to be brought to attention and discussed.
it is discussed every time something happens. the gun grabbers love to bring it to attention and discuss it.
do you have a solution you would like to suggest?
I don’t believe these are all ‘gun grabbers’ anymore. There are many responsible gun owners that are being labeled as such because they are re-evaluating their stance on some of the gun laws in this country.
As in every attempt at gun control, MSM and those who wish to ban guns always begin by driving a wedge between the different disciplines within the pro 2A group. In this case, bolt gun/shotgun hunters vs AR enthusiasts. It is a common tactic used by the left, and is extremely effective as demonstrated by Obama on all facets of US citizens over the past 8 years.
When you have innocent people at a concert, that are going out for a night of ‘fun’ and get mowed down with an AR, that’s a bit concerning!
When you have a group of peaceful people going to their place of worship and they get mowed down with an AR, that’s a bit concerning! And let’s not forget about the 18 month old baby and 77 year old woman.
Each occurance of violence directed at innocent citizens @ any venue is heartbreaking. Unfortunately, those bent on carrying out such dastardly deeds will find the means to do so. If not a gun, an IED or a truck or other vehicle.
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Quote:evil will find a tool, usually the closest tool to hand, and use it. the tool itself is just that a tool, and doesnt know its being used by someone evil or someone good.
As Jeremy stated, someone with a 30-06 Garand could have wreaked much more havoc than with a 5.56. I would add that many would be amazed at the rate of accurate fire which can be obtained by a proficient operator using a bolt gun in the more powerful calibers.
thankfully in this instance a good guy with an ar-15 stopped a bad guy with an ar-15 - unfortunatly it wasnt as soon as some of us might have liked.
A few points which need to be pounded home to the gun grabbers and, for that matter, all lawmakers who are horrified at the senseless acts carried out by mentally afflicted perpetrators using firearms to carry out their warped agenda. Not that it will do any good, as the gun-grabbers' minds are made up and nothing we say will change their agenda. Our only hope is that those reasonably open minded lawmakers (and citizens), who are honestly looking for solutions will realize that:
1) Mentally deranged individuals/criminals are not concerned with any gun laws when their agenda is to terrorize the public and/or murder one or more victims. MURDER IS AGAINST THE LAW!
2) Most, if not all mass shooters have one common trait, they are either mentally defective or taking mind altering drugs.
3) As evidenced years of prohibition and many more years of prohibitive drug laws, people will obtain the prohibited item one way or another.
4) Even if it were possible to completely eliminate firearms, evil people will find other devices equally or perhaps even more deadly to accomplish their warped objective.
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Unfortunately, times have changed in recent years, and not for the better. The best defense is to be alert, aware of our surroundings and have a plan of action should the need arise.
God bless the victims @ Sutherland Springs.
Regards,
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