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Bullshit. He used two pistols. *******EDITED****** cliffordu Dec 2012 #1
From CNN.com... Hyper_Eye Dec 2012 #4
He used two handguns, he did not use the semi rifle obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #10
That's not any hunting rifle I'VE ever seen. That's a military weapon. kestrel91316 Dec 2012 #13
It is the same as most hunting rifles obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #17
NRA version of Viagra? rustydog Dec 2012 #81
Pretty vs practical. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #20
Then your experience is limited and not recent ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #50
Judging them by things like fire rate and ammo capacity is Major Nikon Dec 2012 #63
You don't know what hunting calibers mean? ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #66
Most any caliber can hunt, professor Major Nikon Dec 2012 #71
Indeed you can hunt with just about any round type, depending on the target ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #80
I choose my words carefully Major Nikon Dec 2012 #85
The review your own words with care ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #86
Please go peddle your gun nut gibberish somewhere else, professor Major Nikon Dec 2012 #87
Hoist on your own petard you are ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #89
That's rich Major Nikon Dec 2012 #92
I read it as "all guns are suited for hunting, but some (types) aren't necessary for it" NT Democracyinkind Dec 2012 #96
+10000 cliffordu Dec 2012 #91
Oddly enough, that looks a lot like the. cliffordu Dec 2012 #90
That's a pellet rifle not a firearm. Edweird Dec 2012 #98
That was the information presented by CNN Hyper_Eye Dec 2012 #14
Latest reports are they found additional weapons at the school. bettyellen Dec 2012 #94
The coroner examined the bodies. PDJane Dec 2012 #106
It is NOT the same as a hunting rifle. OrwellwasRight Dec 2012 #119
Really no need for such language, ESPECIALLY at this time. elleng Dec 2012 #18
You're commenting on my goddamned language?? cliffordu Dec 2012 #48
You know the definition of a 'lie,' right? elleng Dec 2012 #52
Other language, much worst than this is being tolerated... ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #51
I'm sure. elleng Dec 2012 #75
Most reports say he did use the .223. Why don't you wait till all the details pnwmom Dec 2012 #55
But but, it's scary and it's black. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #72
Right here for ya, big guy. cliffordu Dec 2012 #77
Hey! NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #78
what can I tell ya? I am an unrepentant thief..... cliffordu Dec 2012 #79
Shame on you- he said that in his post! Tumbulu Dec 2012 #82
Whew--some hostility there? BigDemVoter Dec 2012 #83
This message was self-deleted by its author sanatanadharma Dec 2012 #101
Soooo...Medical examiner: Connecticut school victims were killed by multiple rifle shots godai Dec 2012 #102
Looks like you owe the OP an apology. eom City Lights Dec 2012 #103
The Connecticut medical examiner said a rifle was used AndyA Dec 2012 #104
He used a handgun former-republican Dec 2012 #2
Medical examiner: Connecticut school victims were killed by multiple rifle shots godai Dec 2012 #105
Were there two rifles involved ? former-republican Dec 2012 #108
They're now saying a rifle was found near shooter's body. n/t godai Dec 2012 #111
Except apparently it wasn't. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #3
If that is the case I am sorry for the confusion. Hyper_Eye Dec 2012 #11
No problem! Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #19
You were totally justified in your OP, as far as I'm ocncerned. You don't owe anyone an apology. TPaine7 Dec 2012 #24
i agree (nt) Tumbulu Dec 2012 #84
They said it was 2 handguns, the rifle was in the car. Marrah_G Dec 2012 #5
Incorrect NeedleCast Dec 2012 #6
Two handguns were used obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #7
Like I've said before, the underdeveloped gun nuts Zoeisright Dec 2012 #8
What other late 1700s time frame rights do you endorse? ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #53
In those days the state of the art gun was a flintlock, if people want doc03 Dec 2012 #9
I have no problem with that if everyone has one, oldbanjo Dec 2012 #30
Yup, a bow and arrow is perfectly good for hunting shadowrider Dec 2012 #37
Then you find some obscure incident where someone used a bow and arrow. doc03 Dec 2012 #43
ROFL! Hyper_Eye Dec 2012 #45
Maybe by food poisoning n/t doc03 Dec 2012 #47
My ex-wife could. cliffordu Dec 2012 #93
Disparate news reports joesdaughter Dec 2012 #12
That is the Bushmaster. n/t Hyper_Eye Dec 2012 #16
Except that it is not a Bushmaster. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #21
You can't expect people to differentiate... k2qb3 Dec 2012 #23
Very true. But if you are going to show a picture ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #27
That was the label it had on google images. Hyper_Eye Dec 2012 #28
There is no description of the weapon as of yet for an accurate picture. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #34
Other than the logo... Hyper_Eye Dec 2012 #39
From that perspective, the picture may be accurate enough. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #60
It looks like CNN/Fortune is using the exact same image I did. Hyper_Eye Dec 2012 #120
Does not surprise me. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #122
This message was self-deleted by its author Hyper_Eye Dec 2012 #38
ABC reporting something similar theinquisitivechad Dec 2012 #15
The founding fathers envisioned private warships... k2qb3 Dec 2012 #22
Gun Control bongbong Dec 2012 #25
My family is from Europe... k2qb3 Dec 2012 #35
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #42
Actually.. k2qb3 Dec 2012 #49
Yawn bongbong Dec 2012 #76
Good luck with that talking point against tanks nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #115
Correct me if I'm wrong but the age requirement would apply only to the pistols. Hyper_Eye Dec 2012 #26
The shooter was 24 according to all reports. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #31
His older brother is 24. He was 20. Hyper_Eye Dec 2012 #32
Just saw the update. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #40
well k2qb3 Dec 2012 #33
They were his mothers guns, oldbanjo Dec 2012 #36
Gun control does not work well state by state union_maid Dec 2012 #44
they absolutely did. nt trouble.smith Dec 2012 #29
Renewing the assault weapon ban and eliminating the gun show loop holes would go a long way Marrah_G Dec 2012 #41
The original AWB was worthless ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #54
It wasn't perfect, but it wasn't worthless. pnwmom Dec 2012 #57
Was that due to the FedAWB or local laws about gun ownership by domestic violence/felons/drug users? ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #62
The Federal law had a provision against ownership of assault weapons by drug addicts. pnwmom Dec 2012 #64
Again, I do not think it was part of the Fed AWB ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #67
It probably fell under this section. Since she had an order of protection against him pnwmom Dec 2012 #68
Got it ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #69
So his mother owned this rifle bigdarryl Dec 2012 #46
I am curious as to what all she owned ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #56
Rightwing radio is telling callers not to talk about the weapon today. Liberal_in_LA Dec 2012 #58
I believe so, they seemed fine with private ownership of capital class vessels and artillery TheKentuckian Dec 2012 #59
If you listen to the gunworshiping RW sycophants talk baldguy Dec 2012 #61
Uh, no Trailrider1951 Dec 2012 #65
Yes, he did use the rifle Bjorn Against Dec 2012 #114
As I assume 100 people here have pointed out, that gun was not used today cthulu2016 Dec 2012 #70
While in a waiting room the CNN speaker called it a "BUSHWHACKER 223". I had to laugh. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #73
Yes, It's my RIGHT to feel safe and our politicians duty to pass legislation that helps protect us! Auntie Bush Dec 2012 #74
Interesting historical note.. Girandoni Windbüchse X_Digger Dec 2012 #88
Do you know if they tried this gun on the brown bears???? cliffordu Dec 2012 #95
I don't know, but I wouldn't try to shoot a grizzly with a modern 45ACP, either. X_Digger Dec 2012 #99
Interactive Map - Mass Gun Murders In The US Since 2005 cantbeserious Dec 2012 #97
Big surprise, CNN was wrong. Medical Examiner: "All of the children were killed by rifle shots." Major Hogwash Dec 2012 #100
I wonder if people that called me a liar will come back to apologize. Hyper_Eye Dec 2012 #109
That would indeed be a rare post around here. Phlem Dec 2012 #117
As much as you hope Barkoff Dec 2012 #107
Medical Examiner said the "rifle" was used.... Deuce Dec 2012 #110
Not according to the coroner this afternoon nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #113
Poster PPRd by Skinner pinboy3niner Dec 2012 #116
Short and sweet nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #118
Yes, but here is the tricky part nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #112
Bushmaster.. sendero Dec 2012 #121
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