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In reply to the discussion: While we're at it - lets ban all .50 cal firearms and silencers [View all]discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,475 posts)61. They bought into the idea...
...that the world was going to go Barretts, load up with Mk 211 ammo and start shooting down airplanes.
Ever seen the Steve Reichert special? (history channel I think)
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Well if you bothered to look at the site your quoted, they are legal in
ProgressiveProfessor
Dec 2012
#31
You know there is a difference between "all over" and "everywhere" , yes?
Hassin Bin Sober
Dec 2012
#83
Silencers are absolutely legal in Indiana. I believe its a $200 dollar permit and thats it.
aaaaaa5a
Dec 2012
#65
Hysterical, uninformed people screeched to their representatives, of course.
Lizzie Poppet
Dec 2012
#33
Hoplophobia and ignorance on the part of the pols as best I can tell
ProgressiveProfessor
Dec 2012
#38
I have not had cable or satellite TV for years. Not cost effective for just me
ProgressiveProfessor
Dec 2012
#62
.50 cal sniper rifle was used at Waco. That's why the FBI went to the Army for armor
neverforget
Dec 2012
#74
Cars are transportation - .50 cal sniper rifles were designed to kill at 1000 meters or greater
jpak
Dec 2012
#24
So, approximately two crimes per year over 20 years, three out of forty of them violent...
Lizzie Poppet
Dec 2012
#56
And ban the tracer fire for the 50 caliber gun. That could take out a helicopter or a plane.
applegrove
Dec 2012
#17
I have seen them only as floor models, not available to carry home
ProgressiveProfessor
Dec 2012
#55
Why, That is the only gun politicians and the wealthy BR proof limo owners do not like
LiberalArkie
Dec 2012
#52
So now your excuse to ban things that could cause harm is simply "no need to own"??
OneTenthofOnePercent
Dec 2012
#88