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In reply to the discussion: Here is the gun used to murder children in our schools. Did the founding fathers envision this? [View all]Democracyinkind
(4,015 posts)96. I read it as "all guns are suited for hunting, but some (types) aren't necessary for it" NT
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Here is the gun used to murder children in our schools. Did the founding fathers envision this? [View all]
Hyper_Eye
Dec 2012
OP
Indeed you can hunt with just about any round type, depending on the target
ProgressiveProfessor
Dec 2012
#80
I read it as "all guns are suited for hunting, but some (types) aren't necessary for it" NT
Democracyinkind
Dec 2012
#96
Soooo...Medical examiner: Connecticut school victims were killed by multiple rifle shots
godai
Dec 2012
#102
Medical examiner: Connecticut school victims were killed by multiple rifle shots
godai
Dec 2012
#105
You were totally justified in your OP, as far as I'm ocncerned. You don't owe anyone an apology.
TPaine7
Dec 2012
#24
Correct me if I'm wrong but the age requirement would apply only to the pistols.
Hyper_Eye
Dec 2012
#26
Renewing the assault weapon ban and eliminating the gun show loop holes would go a long way
Marrah_G
Dec 2012
#41
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
It probably fell under this section. Since she had an order of protection against him
pnwmom
Dec 2012
#68
I believe so, they seemed fine with private ownership of capital class vessels and artillery
TheKentuckian
Dec 2012
#59
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
I don't know, but I wouldn't try to shoot a grizzly with a modern 45ACP, either.
X_Digger
Dec 2012
#99
Big surprise, CNN was wrong. Medical Examiner: "All of the children were killed by rifle shots."
Major Hogwash
Dec 2012
#100