Reply #14: Just because you hate guns doesn't mean they're evil.

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I voted for the elf, and I'm against the AWB. Not like he stood much of a chance losing.

"I all for gun ownership, so long as they are registered. I said guns, I'm not sure what assult rifles are used for. I have hunters in my family, and they don't uderstand what suppressors and AK 47s are for, either."

What registration? Why should the government know what weapons I own? There is no good reason for registration.
Suppressors (in the AWB): So that you don't completely blind yourself during night shooting, and some help improve your accuracy.
Suppressors (non-AWB): Reduce the db of the gunshot. Hard to acquire the proper credentials for.
AK47s: Hunting (smaller animals), sport, Bush decides he has a "mandate" to stay in office for life, etc.

"Perhaps renting them at licensed gun clubs for a day of recreational shooting might be a good compromise." Why should I have to pay more to use a rifle I can buy...only with a bayonet lug?

"I see no real need for a 50 cal armor piercing rifle for "recreational" use." Just because you don't doesn't mean that others don't. And define "armor piercing."

"and in my opinion that means background checks" Have them.
"skills testing and safety testing for licence" Need to take a course for the Ohio CCW Permit.
"and if ballistic or gun registration helps fight crime" It doesn't.

"I also fail to see the need for .50 unless we are going to have 10,000 foot target shooting ranges." Learn something about the capabilities of the .50. But wait, which .50 are you talking about? .50 is a popular muzzle-loading caliber.

"And as a hunter, the need for 15 shots in 5 seconds has never occurred to me as something I need." I think you're confusing the AWB with the NFA.

"I dont see any need for a mentally healthy person to have a gun." Oddly enough, it helps keep me sane(r). Shooting is very relaxing to me. And when I go out to a range in the country, it helps me to relax. Concentrating on hitting the target (especially the breathing control) allows me to shut out whatever may be bothering me. Or maybe it's the fumes from Hoppes No. 9. Basically, it's a good way for me to deal with stress.