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In reply to the discussion: THE reason for assault weapons ban [View all]Kaleva
(36,259 posts)3. The NY firemen's killer was armed with a .223 Bushmaster
http://news.yahoo.com/ny-firemens-killer-mapped-plan-slayings-071946537.html
Maybe he didn't see the ads marketing the weapon for target shooting and hunting. Or maybe he was confused by what was meant by target shooting and hunting.
Maybe he didn't see the ads marketing the weapon for target shooting and hunting. Or maybe he was confused by what was meant by target shooting and hunting.
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They are not. They are marketed as tactical weapons to appeal to gun culture's baser instincts.
Hoyt
Dec 2012
#2
You'd think after Sandy Hook those callous bastards would take that marketing crap down for awhile.
Hoyt
Dec 2012
#10
How is target shooting with an assault weapon not an offensive and/or defensive act?
morningfog
Dec 2012
#20
They are bought for their tactical and killing reputation. Gun culture may use them for target
Hoyt
Dec 2012
#14
If you are not a gun nut who goes to a range, how, exactly, do you purport to know that "a lot of
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#18
RL, face facts about fellow gun cultist "hobbyists," and cut off access to guns? Not likely.
Hoyt
Dec 2012
#56
Our friends from the gungeon are trying to portray their "hobby" as clean wholesome fun.
Hoyt
Dec 2012
#55
Most people will NOT agree with this. Numerous legal uses exist for assault style weapons.
jmg257
Dec 2012
#23
We get enough crap from China...no need for their assistance with propaganda too!
jmg257
Dec 2012
#58
I challange you to find and post a link that contains the legal definition of an "assult weapon"
jal777
Dec 2012
#47
I still haven't seen a documented story about how someone whipped out their assault weapon and
world wide wally
Dec 2012
#51