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In reply to the discussion: Fuck Gun Control - We need Bullet Control. [View all]former-republican
(2,163 posts)49. You know there is a multi billion dollar industry that involves target shooting
in this country?
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I like Chris Rock's idea - keep the gun prices low, make bullets cost $5,000 a piece.
Initech
Dec 2012
#1
very small percentage. A conplete and immeadiate ban on ammunition would be very effective.
bowens43
Dec 2012
#9
The books and plans for handloading are easily available, so are the parts...
a geek named Bob
Dec 2012
#17
but will they fit an automatic weapon without blowing up on the shooters face?
srican69
Dec 2012
#18
Paladin Press will gladly sell you the full shop plans for full auto weapons
a geek named Bob
Dec 2012
#21
I agree ... a determined whackjob will defeat every single thing we can dream of .. that is why the
srican69
Dec 2012
#22
You started out fine and then wrecked a perfectly good sentence with an insane predicate.
pop topcan
Dec 2012
#58
We seem to appreciate each other so much, we should get together over coffee/tea...
a geek named Bob
Dec 2012
#112
No, it doesn't. It doesn't eliminate shootings, but it increases the likelihood
pnwmom
Dec 2012
#128
Like the ban on alcohol after the Volstead act? Wanna talk about a major 'cottage' industry...
pop topcan
Dec 2012
#51
Taking the violently mentally ill off the streets would have an impact... n/t
a geek named Bob
Dec 2012
#73
I agree. banning the manufacture and sale of ammunition would solve the problem pretty damn quick
bowens43
Dec 2012
#7
But it's never going to happen...I've had to concede that after many long years.
libdem4life
Dec 2012
#11
I guess you must be right...since it is impossible to get marijuana these days.
pop topcan
Dec 2012
#52
OMG...it took a couple of seconds...not only new ideas, we're getting some laughs, as well.
libdem4life
Dec 2012
#19
yes there will be a thriving black market for ammo .... but guess what - it will be super expensive
srican69
Dec 2012
#16
Until we replace one of the RW justices on the Supreme Court, a bullet ban is a good idea.
byeya
Dec 2012
#15
Dont be surprised - If we get a bill passed - a lot of what you posted above make it
srican69
Dec 2012
#42
I thought HIPPA requires psychiatrists and doctors to protect their patients' privacy?
llmart
Dec 2012
#98
Remember I said you need a gun person to make common sense gun control?
former-republican
Dec 2012
#34
"I agree " we plenty of gun owners here that are not psychopaths but they seem to be treated as
former-republican
Dec 2012
#45
Good plan...and we can limit voting rights to once every 5 elections. Now, THAT will keep the
pop topcan
Dec 2012
#55
An interesting idea to explore. Ban bullets and reloading equipment and supplies?
aristocles
Dec 2012
#30
I have no clue - how many bullets will an average hunter require to kill a deer or moose
srican69
Dec 2012
#36
You know there is a multi billion dollar industry that involves target shooting
former-republican
Dec 2012
#49
I had thought of that as well .. you can buy bullets at the range.. but have to exhaust them before
srican69
Dec 2012
#70
There's actually a lot of ranges that only allow ammo bought there to be used.
former-republican
Dec 2012
#75
That is just plain stupid, make it so only the one percent can shoot their guns n/t
doc03
Dec 2012
#130
Did you ever here of target shooting? How the hell do you even sight in a gun with
doc03
Dec 2012
#133