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In reply to the discussion: Method to Track Firearm Use Is Stalled by Foes [View all]petronius
(26,580 posts)79. Proponents of the program could mandate that the excess cost be a refundable
sales tax deduction - that would take away one of the opponents' arguments at least...
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Hell, since they have explicit government backing to carry guns and kill people with them...
krispos42
Jun 2012
#76
You can also put your gun inside a stocking when you fire it, to catch the casings. n/t
Ian David
Jun 2012
#9
I just got this chilling feeling, like reading a newspaper from the future.
NewMoonTherian
Jun 2012
#101
There's at least one way spreading firing range shells around could backfire.
Ian David
Jun 2012
#13
ZOMIGOD!!!!!! Their is a LOOPHOLE in our carefully considered legislation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
virginia mountainman
Jun 2012
#10
The best response from the comments-I couldn't have said it any better:
friendly_iconoclast
Jun 2012
#22
LOL! Wow, looks like you managed to send the entire pro-gunner clan into convulsions!
DanTex
Jun 2012
#28
Yes, I've heard the NRA talking points, but thanks for repeating them one more time! nt
DanTex
Jun 2012
#32
No problem, I figured something like that. But thanks for bringing it to the forum. ntxt
DonP
Jun 2012
#88
I think opposition by gun owners is their fear they might pull a Zimmerman and want to run away.
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#44
Got a citation from someone not affiliated with right wing gun organizations about the cost.
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#48
I'm surprised you'd even ask question -- might as well quote NRA, Free Republic, Soldier of Fortune,
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#64
This is as objective as some site frequented by right wingers and/or those who profit from guns.
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#71
It's a "trade association for the firearms industry." It's not for sportsmen -- excepting selling
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#77
Nobody says it's fool proof -- if it works in 5% of cases, it's good. Nothing is foolproof.
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#70
Let's see, we find "brass" at the scene. It has a microstamp. We look on database for the
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#91
Do you not understand that if all guns manufactured in the future had microStamping,
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#94
"...more and more guns pollute society" Gee, where have we seen this sort of language before?
friendly_iconoclast
Jun 2012
#95
It will be of value with the next 100 million guns manufactured to feed the gun culture.
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#97
Fine, it will work until it wears off -- you'll still be able to identify something that will help
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#78
Then support some reasonable restrictions on guns -- never accused a DUer of wanting to
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#86
Every handgun I have ever purchased comes with 2 cases in a little envelope.
Callisto32
Jun 2012
#87