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In reply to the discussion: Welcome to new members who, just coincidentally, use assault rifles to hunt! [View all]Aerows
(39,961 posts)147. LOL
It was horrible, because the temperatures were in the high 90's, and there was no electricity or water. Couldn't keep any of it .
That would have been a hell of a barbeque, though!
Now I'm just sad thinking about how good that could have been when it wasn't trying to kill my cat or me or everything in general.
EDIT: I'd have invited you, though, had it been under better conditions. We would have dined like demons
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Welcome to new members who, just coincidentally, use assault rifles to hunt! [View all]
bongbong
Jan 2013
OP
Judging by your first few responses on this thread...are a prime example of exactly that meme lol
Sheepshank
Jan 2013
#118
No semantics, just actual definitions. Words have meaning, even if not everyone is aware.
Jenoch
Jan 2013
#41
Consider "assault rifle" vs "assault weapon" One is codifed (AW) the other is not. nt
jmg257
Jan 2013
#74
The "AR" in "AR-15" either stands for "Assault Rifle" or "ArmaLite Rifle," depending on which of
Erose999
Jan 2013
#21
You're right-not just the ammo, it's the select fire capability. Which current "ARs" dont have. nt
jmg257
Jan 2013
#252
we also don't know why someone would shoot up a classroom or movie theatre
farminator3000
Jan 2013
#122
True. However an assault rifle is not a semi-automatic weapon covered under the expired
spin
Jan 2013
#280
Since a good number of DU'ers have decided to attack ALL gun owners including hunters
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#22
Listen, I know people who hunt to get through the winter with food on the table considering LIPA
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#39
and now you understand why this poster have been blocked from GC&RKBA and unleashed onto GD
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2013
#148
you just made a sexist and bigoted comment but, you know that. you are really nice addition to DU -
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2013
#159
the delivery of the message is where I take issue. the content. he hates me and shows his contempt.
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2013
#285
I don't mind anyone posting their thoughts on the issues. There are posters on both sides of this
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2013
#303
I don't blame you. I found my way there by default and it has been an experience, let me tell ya!
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2013
#317
they just made road kill legal to take to table in some states so keep an eye out for them ;)
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#201
No one will take away basic hunting weaps.. It would be a quagmire to even tax or permit basic guns.
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#284
could be 40 years ago the hunting pressure was to much for their population to survive.
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#322
I meant the hunters tend to kill the pack knowledge first because they are exposed to hunters more.
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#348
That sounds like beautiful land. What happened to old aspen trees before man was there to log it off
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#362
if you meet the requirements listed on the Gov. website you will get foodstamps.
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#347
computerising these programs has helped cut waste and fraud. Go to the office once to apply.
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#350
The great dived is actually between the subsistence/ traditional hunters
nadinbrzezinski
Jan 2013
#261
Here's your complimentary PBR, Summer Sausage Roll and bottle opener belt buckle...
Earth_First
Jan 2013
#17
Um. It's specifically illegal in most states to shoot birds with a rifle.
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2013
#40
I'm surprised that ATF hasn't classified those slide stocks as Title III weapons yet.
tradecenter
Jan 2013
#127
I use a semi automatic handgun for self defense. I see no need to handicap
ProgressiveProfessor
Jan 2013
#58
I've yet to see a up-rated AR-15 in the field, but I'm sure they exist.
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2013
#48
You know that some people hunt things that are both smaller and faster than deer, right?
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2013
#46
You probably should not have stated that most states limit magazine capacity to 3 rounds while hunti
Jenoch
Jan 2013
#243
Don't knock it if you have never hunted squirrel with an assault rifle with a large clip
still_one
Jan 2013
#57
And this OP contributes to an intelligent discussion of gun laws by doing...???
derby378
Jan 2013
#63
Are you saying you are so selfish that having fun hunting with ARs is more important
jmg257
Jan 2013
#140
You and your helicoptering have saved us all from the brutal hogs, Sarah.
Tommy_Carcetti
Jan 2013
#385
Hey buddy, if you can't hit a hog with a traditional gauge shot gun.....
Tommy_Carcetti
Jan 2013
#240
Insurance isn't required for your car, it's only required if you drive it on a public road.
Ashgrey77
Jan 2013
#181
Yeah, and when England banned guns, knife crimes went up so bad they considered banning them..
Ghost in the Machine
Jan 2013
#282
Yes, Knives... so apparently you can read.. comprehension may be different
Ghost in the Machine
Jan 2013
#294
Does your car insurance cover an intentionally criminal act like this one?
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2013
#207
re: Welcome to new members who, just coincidentally, use assault rifles to hunt! View profile
allan01
Jan 2013
#196
Yeah, us "Delicate Flowers" need to start referring to them as "Stink Weeds" due to the stench
Ghost in the Machine
Jan 2013
#296
Delicate Flowers and Precious once again. You are truly a one-trick-pony.
cherokeeprogressive
Jan 2013
#325