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In reply to the discussion: Welcome to new members who, just coincidentally, use assault rifles to hunt! [View all]saltire
(21 posts)278. Lanza was on very dangerous psych meds
as was the shooter in Aurora, and since you bring it up,, my question is,would you prefer dead kids to armed teachers?
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Welcome to new members who, just coincidentally, use assault rifles to hunt! [View all]
bongbong
Jan 2013
OP
Judging by your first few responses on this thread...are a prime example of exactly that meme lol
Sheepshank
Jan 2013
#118
No semantics, just actual definitions. Words have meaning, even if not everyone is aware.
Jenoch
Jan 2013
#41
Consider "assault rifle" vs "assault weapon" One is codifed (AW) the other is not. nt
jmg257
Jan 2013
#74
The "AR" in "AR-15" either stands for "Assault Rifle" or "ArmaLite Rifle," depending on which of
Erose999
Jan 2013
#21
You're right-not just the ammo, it's the select fire capability. Which current "ARs" dont have. nt
jmg257
Jan 2013
#252
we also don't know why someone would shoot up a classroom or movie theatre
farminator3000
Jan 2013
#122
True. However an assault rifle is not a semi-automatic weapon covered under the expired
spin
Jan 2013
#280
Since a good number of DU'ers have decided to attack ALL gun owners including hunters
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#22
Listen, I know people who hunt to get through the winter with food on the table considering LIPA
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#39
and now you understand why this poster have been blocked from GC&RKBA and unleashed onto GD
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2013
#148
you just made a sexist and bigoted comment but, you know that. you are really nice addition to DU -
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2013
#159
the delivery of the message is where I take issue. the content. he hates me and shows his contempt.
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2013
#285
I don't mind anyone posting their thoughts on the issues. There are posters on both sides of this
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2013
#303
I don't blame you. I found my way there by default and it has been an experience, let me tell ya!
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2013
#317
they just made road kill legal to take to table in some states so keep an eye out for them ;)
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#201
No one will take away basic hunting weaps.. It would be a quagmire to even tax or permit basic guns.
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#284
could be 40 years ago the hunting pressure was to much for their population to survive.
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#322
I meant the hunters tend to kill the pack knowledge first because they are exposed to hunters more.
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#348
That sounds like beautiful land. What happened to old aspen trees before man was there to log it off
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#362
if you meet the requirements listed on the Gov. website you will get foodstamps.
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#347
computerising these programs has helped cut waste and fraud. Go to the office once to apply.
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#350
The great dived is actually between the subsistence/ traditional hunters
nadinbrzezinski
Jan 2013
#261
Here's your complimentary PBR, Summer Sausage Roll and bottle opener belt buckle...
Earth_First
Jan 2013
#17
Um. It's specifically illegal in most states to shoot birds with a rifle.
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2013
#40
I'm surprised that ATF hasn't classified those slide stocks as Title III weapons yet.
tradecenter
Jan 2013
#127
I use a semi automatic handgun for self defense. I see no need to handicap
ProgressiveProfessor
Jan 2013
#58
I've yet to see a up-rated AR-15 in the field, but I'm sure they exist.
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2013
#48
You know that some people hunt things that are both smaller and faster than deer, right?
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2013
#46
You probably should not have stated that most states limit magazine capacity to 3 rounds while hunti
Jenoch
Jan 2013
#243
Don't knock it if you have never hunted squirrel with an assault rifle with a large clip
still_one
Jan 2013
#57
And this OP contributes to an intelligent discussion of gun laws by doing...???
derby378
Jan 2013
#63
Are you saying you are so selfish that having fun hunting with ARs is more important
jmg257
Jan 2013
#140
You and your helicoptering have saved us all from the brutal hogs, Sarah.
Tommy_Carcetti
Jan 2013
#385
Hey buddy, if you can't hit a hog with a traditional gauge shot gun.....
Tommy_Carcetti
Jan 2013
#240
Insurance isn't required for your car, it's only required if you drive it on a public road.
Ashgrey77
Jan 2013
#181
Yeah, and when England banned guns, knife crimes went up so bad they considered banning them..
Ghost in the Machine
Jan 2013
#282
Yes, Knives... so apparently you can read.. comprehension may be different
Ghost in the Machine
Jan 2013
#294
Does your car insurance cover an intentionally criminal act like this one?
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2013
#207
re: Welcome to new members who, just coincidentally, use assault rifles to hunt! View profile
allan01
Jan 2013
#196
Yeah, us "Delicate Flowers" need to start referring to them as "Stink Weeds" due to the stench
Ghost in the Machine
Jan 2013
#296
Delicate Flowers and Precious once again. You are truly a one-trick-pony.
cherokeeprogressive
Jan 2013
#325