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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]RomneyLies
(3,333 posts)38. 100% legal.
The physics of the thing means the trigger is pulled for each shot fired. The fire rate is slightly lower than the fully automatic version.
You can bump fire pistols, too.
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there is essentially no difference between an automatic weapon and a semi-auto. so we ban semi, too [View all]
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