there is essentially no difference between an automatic weapon and a semi-auto. so we ban semi, too

[NightWatcher]

58. Holy Fuck, I'm so sick of people who dont know shit about guns, talking about guns

Guns are deadly and there needs to be something done to try to help prevent another mass shooting, but we also need educated people proposing policies and not people who are scared of big black guns and who know the terminology and specifics about the guns they aim to regulate.

There is a huge difference between the spray and pray of a fully automatic and a semi automatic.

But what the fuck do I know, I only worked in federal investigations after receiving advanced criminal justice degrees. I've been range qualified and trained on numerous firearms ranging from fully auto IDF Uzi to handguns to training on US Capitol Police sniper rifles.

I am not a gun nut, but I own several which are locked safely away. I am in favor of closing the gun show loopholes and reigning in the influence of the NRA.

I hope that something will be done to help prevent violence, but hyperbolic hang wringing and overreaction doesnt help our side.

On Edit:

It helps give your argument added strength when you speak from a position of knowledge on a subject. It also helps you to not fling hyperbole at the side you are debating against. If we advocate gun control we need to do so from a position of intelligence with advanced research and statistics on our side, not hyperbolic statements and fear based rhetoric (that's how repukes operate, with fear and loathing).

Thank you