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In reply to the discussion: THE reason for assault weapons ban [View all]rl6214
(8,142 posts)12. And exactly how many shooting rampages have there been with "assault weapons"?
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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