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nadinbrzezinski

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64. Alas, assault weapons (to the chagrin of the usual suspects)

Wed Jan 9, 2013, 10:46 PM

Jan 2013

Is the correct name. It comes from the Sturmweber, the first true modern battle rifle...yup, Sturmweber translates to assault weapon.

So the "civilian versions" don't have a selector switch. (There are a few other, mostly cosmetic features). It is functionally the same toy. The difference, serious, is one part.

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Instead of calling these things "assault weapons", I propose that we call them something else... [View all] MrScorpio Jan 2013 OP

Weapons of mass destruction, is what they are. nt jaysunb Jan 2013 #1

baby killers samsingh Jan 2013 #8

Yeah, right derby378 Jan 2013 #10

The results are the same: dead people. jaysunb Jan 2013 #13

Sounds good. And 'Domestic Terrorism Clips' instead of Assault Clips. nt onehandle Jan 2013 #2

Seems to be the latest meme from the DU Gun Nuts... trumad Jan 2013 #3

Lets's start calling them RBKA extremists, it sounds more refined but is the same thing MightyMopar Jan 2013 #16

As far as I can tell those are assault rifles, not assault weapons Recursion Jan 2013 #4

Such hair splitting is part of the problem. Scuba Jan 2013 #11

If you think this is hair splitting, that's part of the problem Recursion Jan 2013 #19

Sorry dude. Words are NOT the problem. tblue Jan 2013 #31

Assault rifles weren't invented until WW2 in the 40's MightyMopar Jan 2013 #15

True; the legal control predates the design Recursion Jan 2013 #20

Renew your ghoul card n/t Fumesucker Jan 2013 #5

Massacre machines. nt Speck Tater Jan 2013 #6

Why not just use the industry's standard terms? ManiacJoe Jan 2013 #7

Because a tobacco company would never allow their product... MrScorpio Jan 2013 #9

As true as that may be, you did not answer the question. ManiacJoe Jan 2013 #12

Your line of questioning allows the gun makers to dictate definitions MrScorpio Jan 2013 #18

Let me try it this way Recursion Jan 2013 #22

One thing at a time MrScorpio Jan 2013 #23

And that's what worries gun owners Recursion Jan 2013 #26

I just love Domino Theories MrScorpio Jan 2013 #29

I love honesty too, SQUEE Jan 2013 #63

Some people really go out of their way to cling to their guns and their religion MrScorpio Jan 2013 #65

I voted for the President SQUEE Jan 2013 #66

If you're looking of a fight, you're not going to find one here MrScorpio Jan 2013 #68

I am not, just saying I fit the party pretty well except one trait, SQUEE Jan 2013 #69

How about domino facts? krispos42 Jan 2013 #72

Is there a point to all of this? nt MrScorpio Jan 2013 #74

Education. krispos42 Jan 2013 #75

Except I didn't propose to ban the weapons that I highlighted MrScorpio Jan 2013 #78

True, but others are krispos42 Jan 2013 #87

The politicians will do what they will MrScorpio Jan 2013 #88

You say that like it is a bad thing. ManiacJoe Jan 2013 #53

Because my own military experience has taught me what they are.... MrScorpio Jan 2013 #56

For some reason, I heard that in the voice of Samuel L. Jackson. ManiacJoe Jan 2013 #57

You heard right, he was talking about an AK-47 MrScorpio Jan 2013 #58

I'm game, which movie? ManiacJoe Jan 2013 #60

Jackie Brown MrScorpio Jan 2013 #62

This message was self-deleted by its author MrScorpio Jan 2013 #17

How about "the latest spin". nt rrneck Jan 2013 #14

General McChrystal calls them "military" weapons rightsideout Jan 2013 #21

Damn Skippy, I saw that interview this morning MrScorpio Jan 2013 #25

And I like your idea rightsideout Jan 2013 #30

This much I will concede... derby378 Jan 2013 #28

The second pic isn't a Tec-9, it's a Walther MPK MrScorpio Jan 2013 #33

You were definitely clear derby378 Jan 2013 #46

Few soldiers get handguns Recursion Jan 2013 #49

Absolutely - the killing fields of our country are animated with pistols. toby jo Jan 2013 #52

I think that's a pretty good idea Recursion Jan 2013 #34

Pretty much EVERY style of gun is a military style weapon. OneTenthofOnePercent Jan 2013 #36

Well, just who does he think he is, an expert or something? (sarcasm) n/t libdem4life Jan 2013 #59

Guns don't kill people, ammunition does. libdem4life Jan 2013 #24

If that's the case, I say we jack up the cost of ammo to $5,000 a round MrScorpio Jan 2013 #27

Sounds like a plan !!! A lot easier than the other painful discourses going on. libdem4life Jan 2013 #37

...meant to include the firearm ability to hunt for food...in season and with bag limit. libdem4life Jan 2013 #39

That would comply with the "well regulated" part of the 2A rightsideout Jan 2013 #41

I would entertain rebates for rounds not used for people killing MrScorpio Jan 2013 #44

Incentives and rebates always help rightsideout Jan 2013 #48

That's a winner! nt MrScorpio Jan 2013 #51

Sport Utilty Firearm. -..__... Jan 2013 #32

Only if one's sport is killing other people. nt MrScorpio Jan 2013 #35

Then myself and millions of other Sport Utility Rifle owners must be doing it wrong. -..__... Jan 2013 #40

It's a sport to shoot at garbage? Curious as to the satisfaction factor involved. libdem4life Jan 2013 #42

Now that you mention it... -..__... Jan 2013 #45

Just seems a bit odd...that's all. And if those things shot back, pretty sure the glamour would libdem4life Jan 2013 #55

Interesting?... Odd? -..__... Jan 2013 #61

Irrelevant and rhetorical. None involve the skill that would lead to ending a life. For all the libdem4life Jan 2013 #67

But... that's not what you started out with... -..__... Jan 2013 #71

Let me reframe it then...guns as sport...does that mean they do not have the libdem4life Jan 2013 #80

It reminds me of yoga Recursion Jan 2013 #50

Well, that's a stretch...in a manner of speaking. libdem4life Jan 2013 #82

I'm awful at yoga, but I try Recursion Jan 2013 #84

Well, there's some common ground. I suck at target shooting, too. Good luck in Mumbai. libdem4life Jan 2013 #86

Population Growth De-Accelerator (nt) Jeff In Milwaukee Jan 2013 #38

How about machine guns Ricochet21 Jan 2013 #43

wmd spanone Jan 2013 #47

There ya go, Mr Scorpio. Excellent renaming and reframing. Hekate Jan 2013 #54

Alas, assault weapons (to the chagrin of the usual suspects) nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #64

You are confusing "assault weapon" with "assault rifle". ManiacJoe Jan 2013 #70

Nope, I am not nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #73

Well, you did get the rest of it right. ManiacJoe Jan 2013 #89

Damn...whatever man nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #91

No... just confused. -..__... Jan 2013 #76

Dead 6 year olds probably would not have cared about the semantics. likesmountains 52 Jan 2013 #77

Worst, the nitpicking is wrong. nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #79

Overcompensators MotherPetrie Jan 2013 #81

I vote for DJ13 Jan 2013 #83

The only problem here is that soldiers don't go to war against bunnies MrScorpio Jan 2013 #85

murder machines? Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #90

That rolls off the tongue quite well MrScorpio Jan 2013 #92

I'm Thinking... "Pink Panties"... Could You Imagine The Guys At The Tavern Asking... WillyT Jan 2013 #93

No, No, no, my Friend… This is a patently sexist approach MrScorpio Jan 2013 #94

LOL !!! - Alright Man... It's Your Thread... How About "Pop-Guns" "Pea-Shooters" "Pez Dispensers" WillyT Jan 2013 #95

Now you're talking nt MrScorpio Jan 2013 #96

I have used pea shooter nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #97