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In reply to the discussion: Whining about gun minutiae [View all]HiPointDem
(20,729 posts)10. lol. yeah, sharp as a tack, you are. have fun.
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why after complaining about gun minutiae do you add to it? either don't complain or don't add,
HiPointDem
Dec 2012
#1
That's a throwback to the older definition of "automatic". The ad dates to 1966.
NutmegYankee
Dec 2012
#7
This is why the NFA calls any gun that fires more than one round on a trigger pull a "Machine Gun".
NutmegYankee
Dec 2012
#13
If people are picking at you on details, it's likely because of your attitude.
NutmegYankee
Dec 2012
#21
So are pump-action shotguns and bolt-action rifles and semiautomatic handguns.
krispos42
Dec 2012
#67
Next time, ask them how they can vote for President if they don't know all the details
CTyankee
Dec 2012
#31
I don't know why we didn't think of this earlier. Let's not be bullied by these guys.
CTyankee
Dec 2012
#39
In real life, when an NRA person tries to shut me down with the terminology argument, I have
Squinch
Dec 2012
#57
Love it! OF COURSE, they can't answer you! There is no answer! The NRA hasn't given
CTyankee
Dec 2012
#58
Gun Minutiae Is Irrelevant - It Is Meant To Redirect The Discussion So The Fact That Guns Kill
cantbeserious
Dec 2012
#28
Why do those who a month ago laughed at any talk of gun restrictions now want a "productive dialog?"
Hoyt
Dec 2012
#42
In my posts I have often said that I actually try to discourage people from buying a firearm ...
spin
Dec 2012
#48
It might actually be fun to do that but I fail to see how it would accomplish anything useful. (n/t)
spin
Dec 2012
#45