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hack89

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33. And yet what happens here when the conversation turns technical?

Tue Jan 15, 2013, 12:12 PM

Jan 2013

how many time do I have to be told that being precise about weapons is merely "deflection"? That tells me that having the proper attitude is more important then actual facts. Which I reject - ignorance for a good cause is still ignorance.

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The Five Gun Safety Laws That Gun Owners Support [View all] DonViejo Jan 2013 OP

What about safe storage and owner accountability for their firearms? LAGC Jan 2013 #1

The Heller decision explicitly overturned that eallen Jan 2013 #48

My response: Bay Boy Jan 2013 #2

My response to your response Jeff In Milwaukee Jan 2013 #3

The issue with a gun database hack89 Jan 2013 #5

You know something? Jeff In Milwaukee Jan 2013 #7

Do you deny that there are people and groups that oppose civilian ownership of guns? hack89 Jan 2013 #9

They are as delusional as you are... Jeff In Milwaukee Jan 2013 #23

In turn, can you understand... Orrex Jan 2013 #8

So if private citizens should not be allowed to own certain semi-automatic rifles hack89 Jan 2013 #11

You'd need to convince me that such a database would do more harm than good Orrex Jan 2013 #17

Just phrase the laws in such a way to keep actual possession legal hack89 Jan 2013 #22

Making progress, but let me clarify... Orrex Jan 2013 #24

It is time to properly define what cosmetic features semi-automatic rifles can have. hack89 Jan 2013 #25

I'm ok with that, but what about my question? Orrex Jan 2013 #28

There would be more trust if we had strong definitions hack89 Jan 2013 #31

In fairness, that citation is 25 years old Orrex Jan 2013 #32

And yet what happens here when the conversation turns technical? hack89 Jan 2013 #33

Well... Orrex Jan 2013 #36

Any definition is probably going to have to be filtered down a bit. Buns_of_Fire Jan 2013 #27

I've had similar thoughts, in fact Orrex Jan 2013 #30

do you honestly believe that if gun seizures are imminent.. frylock Jan 2013 #40

They would never attempt a house to house confiscation hack89 Jan 2013 #41

they won't be able to confiscate guns, which make concerns of using a database.. frylock Jan 2013 #42

Why won't they be able to? hack89 Jan 2013 #44

well there you have it. my mistake.. frylock Jan 2013 #45

That's fine hack89 Jan 2013 #46

on further review, it doesn't appear that there was a visitation by LEOs.. frylock Jan 2013 #47

No - California did not buy back those SKS hack89 Jan 2013 #49

BUYBACK PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN SKS SPORTER RIFLES TO END FRIDAY. frylock Jan 2013 #50

My bad - you are right. nt hack89 Jan 2013 #51

no prob. it's hard keeping up on this stuff. frylock Jan 2013 #52

an ironclad guarantee guardian Jan 2013 #29

Logic flaw: Slippery Slope Taverner Jan 2013 #55

No. But there is not a lot of trust between the two sides at the movement hack89 Jan 2013 #57

I think in the interest of the country, the gun side should be at least willing to negotiate Taverner Jan 2013 #60

So what do you wish to see banned? nt hack89 Jan 2013 #61

I don't know Taverner Jan 2013 #62

Sure you will. Heimer Jan 2013 #15

What if you don't know they're stolen? Orrex Jan 2013 #19

Why do I have to tell the government what guns I own... Bay Boy Jan 2013 #34

Why do I have to show a picture ID to vote? Tsiyu Jan 2013 #37

Should you need an ID to vote? Should you need a permit to protest? hack89 Jan 2013 #58

Yes, let's have anarchy Tsiyu Jan 2013 #63

There are limits on guns hack89 Jan 2013 #64

I'd support 1 maybe 2 of those listed. ileus Jan 2013 #4

I support, and expect passage, of all 5. Robb Jan 2013 #6

I would not support number 4. I am good with the rest. nt Mojorabbit Jan 2013 #10

"That Gun Owners Support?" That makes me laugh... derby378 Jan 2013 #12

Perhaps you are more fringe than you realize? Robb Jan 2013 #16

Dude, I'm the new normal - and one day, you'll realize it's not that bad derby378 Jan 2013 #18

Among DU gun enthusiasts, probably. Robb Jan 2013 #20

Try That Line On The Parents Of Those Dead School Kids, Mr. "New Normal" (nt) Paladin Jan 2013 #43

I support 2 of 5 Heimer Jan 2013 #13

Civilian armories derby378 Jan 2013 #21

Mixed bag. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2013 #14

"Needs a sixth: mandatory firearms security for all gun owners." Bay Boy Jan 2013 #35

I wish I knew! Lizzie Poppet Jan 2013 #38

Because SCOTUS says you can't. jeff47 Jan 2013 #53

How are you going to keep track of six if four can fuck right off? Orrex Jan 2013 #39

kick samsingh Jan 2013 #26

I think an overwhelming majority would agree with 1, 3, and 5. nt. NCTraveler Jan 2013 #54

My 5 are better Glassunion Jan 2013 #56

"Most gun owners support" justanidea Jan 2013 #59