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In reply to the discussion: there is essentially no difference between an automatic weapon and a semi-auto. so we ban semi, too [View all]pnwmom
(108,925 posts)30. What you fail to understand is that to non-gun fanatics, the detail of the design is unimportant.
Any gun that allows for a magazine or clip holding enough bullets to easily dispatch dozens of victims within half a minute should be strictly regulated, whether it is semi-automatic or automatic.
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farminator3000
Dec 2012
OP
"there is essentially no difference between an automatic weapon and a semi-auto"
former-republican
Dec 2012
#1
I'm not going to go through the mechanical design of how a firearm operates
former-republican
Dec 2012
#11
Your statement is they are both the same , automatic and semi-automatic
former-republican
Dec 2012
#13
What you fail to understand is that to non-gun fanatics, the detail of the design is unimportant.
pnwmom
Dec 2012
#30
I agree completely. Both are of interest to gun cultists because they are so deadly.
Hoyt
Dec 2012
#2
Gun-huggers love inanimate machines of death more than they love human beings. n/t
RomneyLies
Dec 2012
#26
if you play NRA word games to divert the conversation, you will appear to be a supporter
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#65
How long do you want to quibble semantics while others accuse us of being frivolous?
hobbit709
Dec 2012
#60
It'll be dead easy advocating for the most stringent gun regulations possible- I'm not the
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#98
So you don't have to understand it now you'll understand it when there is "great analysis"
Kurska
Dec 2012
#152
I understand that 90% talking guns specs are avoiding productive conversation
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#161
You are absolutely right, bettyellen. There can be plenty of gun experts on our side to
CTyankee
Dec 2012
#179
I'm trying to think of a gun or rifle that shoots more than one round at a time.
LiberalFighter
Dec 2012
#23
Yes, they all have only barrel. (Except for "Gatling Gun-style" Miniguns
Jackpine Radical
Dec 2012
#55
I live near Chippewa Falls, but have hunted quite a bit of the northwestern
Jackpine Radical
Dec 2012
#66
You do know regular citizens can, and do, legally own fully automatic weapons.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Dec 2012
#18
So if you can ride a bicycle down a steep hill, it can become a motorcycle?
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#83
Great. I don't want to hear the facts. I want to make policy based on my fantasies.
geckosfeet
Dec 2012
#29
so all politicians, urban designers, and architects can change a carb or tranny on a car?
farminator3000
Dec 2012
#139
and there's no reason to split hairs before we see what BO is proposing. It's an attempt to shut
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#73
Exactly. I'm kind of sad how impressive or important they think their tech knowledge is when
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#94
This is what it was like trying to debate Washingtons Cannabis Decrim law
green for victory
Dec 2012
#48
please explain how your understanding is better just because you own a gun
farminator3000
Dec 2012
#138
There is essentially no difference between LOSING HOUSE SEATS IN 1994 AND 2014.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#34
It's different electorate now, the NRA will get the same surprise Romney did
MightyMopar
Dec 2012
#70
I don't care about the NRA. Not at all. But if your use of the NRA works for you as a bogeyman,
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#74
Ironically, that is what will happen to Democratic politicians as it did in 1994.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#84
THE nra HUFFED AND PUFFED IN THE 2012 ELECTION AND GOT IT'S ASS WHIPPED, THE FUTURE IS AGAINST THEM
MightyMopar
Dec 2012
#108
true, the electorate looks a lot different than it did 8- 12 years ago. THANK GOD.
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#119
oh, so gun laws are the only factor in who gets elected? the most important one?
farminator3000
Dec 2012
#141
When someone says "Why am I NOT suprised?" that means that they are NOT SURPRISED.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#104
Holy Fuck, I'm so sick of people who dont know shit about guns, talking about guns
NightWatcher
Dec 2012
#58
Most intelligent DU post on the topic I have seen since, well since forever.
geckosfeet
Dec 2012
#67
I find the MA licensing process very reasonable. But I would guess that 75% of the country
geckosfeet
Dec 2012
#196
It works in its way, given that it is patchwork of overlapping and contradictory regulations.
geckosfeet
Dec 2012
#202
Tough shit. I don't need to know the technical lingo and specs to YOUR satisfaction buddy in order
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#71
um, how about not diverting the conversation with picky gun nerd bullshit like the NRA does?
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#92
How about adding to the conversation by contributing something other
ProgressiveProfessor
Dec 2012
#101
Ha ha. I think it's the pro gun wack jobs who are angered right now. I am thrilled they tipped their
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#111
There have been no surprises here except for the vitriol and ignorance
ProgressiveProfessor
Dec 2012
#113
I thought the OP was a parody of the gun geekery? It's really hard to say- I've never seen so
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#112
what more do you need to know than they are both really way too dangerous?
farminator3000
Dec 2012
#144
not sure if that was directed at me or everybody who wants more gun laws?
farminator3000
Dec 2012
#167
More cluelessness and "I don't want facts to interfere with my screed"
ProgressiveProfessor
Dec 2012
#64
I already know I will support the strongest and most sensible measures possible.
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#110
here is one post from this thread where an anti-gun person understands exactly what i mean
farminator3000
Dec 2012
#172
why do you need 30 bullets to shoot a deer? sportsmanship is no longer a concept?
farminator3000
Dec 2012
#159
OP rejects knowledge so simple answer is zero probability all semi-automatics will be banned. nt
jody
Dec 2012
#189
try this definition if you can manage to stick with it the whole way thru-i like the last part
farminator3000
Dec 2012
#208