Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Gun Control & RKBA

In reply to the discussion: Harlem gun nut arrested [View all]
Harlem gun nut arrested [View all] jpak Sep 2012 OP
An AR-15 is not an Assault Rifle, it's a semi auto rifle glacierbay Sep 2012 #1
It really is semantics. Starboard Tack Sep 2012 #3
A 2X4 is an assault weapon, glacierbay Sep 2012 #5
Correct! Spit can be an assault weapon, and a deadly one at that. Starboard Tack Sep 2012 #12
You've made a compelling case that "assault weapon" is superfluous and unneeded. aikoaiko Sep 2012 #7
Thank you. Starboard Tack Sep 2012 #13
Then by that definition aren't hands assault weapons? 4th law of robotics Sep 2012 #16
Of course. Anything used to assault another is an "assault weapon". Starboard Tack Sep 2012 #18
When the media starts describing any item used in an assault 4th law of robotics Sep 2012 #19
At 60 rpm or 600 rpm - it's still a weapon designed to assault and kill humans jpak Sep 2012 #11
So what? slackmaster Sep 2012 #21
My bolt action Ruger ... holdencaufield Sep 2012 #22
An accurized one with a good scope would make a fine sniper rifle slackmaster Sep 2012 #23
It's a carbine ... holdencaufield Sep 2012 #25
Not only is an AR-15 Jenoch Sep 2012 #14
That's really great to know about the AR15. Had it been a real assault weapon in Aurora upaloopa Sep 2012 #26
from what I understand, gejohnston Sep 2012 #27
An AR-15 is "a copy of a military weapon" in looks only. MercutioATC Sep 2012 #28
Been there, done that. U.S. Army - 1964-1968 with a tour in Vietnam. GreenStormCloud Sep 2012 #30
Maybe just for target shooting? Atypical Liberal Sep 2012 #31
I own an AR-15 because my dept. doesn't issue one for their patrol officers glacierbay Sep 2012 #36
But he is an anti, they only know how to post with insults. oneshooter Sep 2012 #38
Calling a schizophrenic a "nut" is pure bigotry. Shame on the NY Post. slackmaster Sep 2012 #2
But it's a gun "nut", so that makes it ok, ain't you got the memo? n/t shadowrider Sep 2012 #4
nice term for the mentally ill --- Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #6
How about changing the headline to read DWC Sep 2012 #8
Wrong group. discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2012 #9
Two firearms is now an "arsenal"? MercutioATC Sep 2012 #10
If the two firearms are anything other than a Ruger 10/22 and a Smith & Wesson .38 Special revolver slackmaster Sep 2012 #24
Jerry Brown has more guns than he did. gejohnston Sep 2012 #15
Too bad some would rather mock (NUT!) the mentally ill 4th law of robotics Sep 2012 #17
arsenal....killer clips....man killer mega mags... ileus Sep 2012 #20
Wow! 2 whole guns and 850 rounds of ammo! What an ARSENAL! Atypical Liberal Sep 2012 #29
Two guns with 850 rounds is an arsenal? GreenStormCloud Sep 2012 #32
The appropriate reaction from the gungeoneers should have been "good". Warren Stupidity Sep 2012 #33
The appropriate way to present this 4th law of robotics Sep 2012 #34
I believe that part was covered gejohnston Sep 2012 #35
Mentally Ill Doper Threatened To Go On A Killing Spree In Harlem DWC Sep 2012 #37
Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Gun Control & RKBA»Harlem gun nut arrested»Reply #11