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In reply to the discussion: While there is a push to ban assault rifles, why not ban sniper rifles? [View all]AtheistCrusader
(33,982 posts)139. Actually, it's an excellent rifle for most game in North America, with perhaps the exception of
Kodiak and polar bears (Neither of which is hunted to my knowledge, but guides may have occasion to kill them in defense)
However, if you're going to Africa, you need something bigger. Otherwise, you might annoy something.
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While there is a push to ban assault rifles, why not ban sniper rifles? [View all]
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
OP
Why not reinterpret the 2nd and have zero guns in the streets for private individuals
graham4anything
Apr 2013
#1
So your goal is to only have zero guns "in the streets"? Why does anyone need a sniper rifle?
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#7
So a poster says that guns should be removed from the streets and your response is "Why would anyone
EOTE
Apr 2013
#19
If you have a logical reason for banning sniper rifles, why not post it?
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#49
You were the one who posted teh OP. If YOU have a logical reason for banning sniper rifles, why
EOTE
Apr 2013
#50
IMO, people respond with fact-free insults when they are too ignorant to respond with logic.
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#60
There is no clear distinction between a hunting rifle and a "sniper" rifle.
Threedifferentones
Apr 2013
#212
I will agree whole heartedly as soon as we ban all carbohydrates in our food supply
galileoreloaded
Apr 2013
#31
You constantly conflate your belief that the second amendment will be reinterpreted
onenote
Apr 2013
#41
There's some indicatation that firearms are still owned by some of the rich and the Royals in the UK
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#180
Strange. In post #176 which I was responding to, you specifically said "Britain took the guns away."
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#218
Excuse me, but I did not see any reference to shotguns in post #176 to which I was responding.
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#223
Some people believe and spread the mistaken belief that guns are banned in Britain.
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#235
When someone says that Britain banned guns without qualification, they intend for others to
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#242
So you admit "except for shotguns." Why didn't you admit that in the first place?
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#254
Whatever the percentage, if they account for firearm deaths, shouldn't they be banned?
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#10
Find those who want to ban "assault rifles" and you may find those who want to ban "sniper rifles."
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#59
good point focusing on mass shooters. Another counters the "criminals will always get guns"
yurbud
Apr 2013
#238
Tell me it's a joke that any person can buy one of these. Please watch this , insane
newmember
Apr 2013
#27
And where do you think the features they refine for the military and police...
krispos42
Apr 2013
#171
Sure any rifle can be used to hunt but when the military asks for a sniper rifle
newmember
Apr 2013
#172
"If it's in 7.62mm NATO, I can go to a gun store ..." Maybe in your area.
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#190
Years ago, I used to press my own until I had time constraints and just bought off the shelf.
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#202
What, specifically, would you ban about those rifles, without affecting "hunting" or "target" rifles
sir pball
Apr 2013
#116
Actually, it's an excellent rifle for most game in North America, with perhaps the exception of
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2013
#139
Here's a photo from the web showing an animal in Pennsylvania that might be annoyed.
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#147
Unless the rules have changed, I think that hunting with muzzleloaders are legal provided that
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#158
Correct, I know several counties have a ML season. I was just thinking of centerfire rifles.
DonP
Apr 2013
#159
I'm asking a question. Others can post what they want. I'm not suggesting banning a bolt action
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#48
Would you only favor banning "sniper rifles" manufactured by a company sued by some of its customers
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#67
Obviously "C," if you like a 1907 design and you're sniping prairie dogs.
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#74
I wonder if sneaking up on any of those feral hogs that we hear about would work?
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#103
You may have already seen this. But, if not, more interesting information can be found here:
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#102
The Remington 700 has been around forever and is one of the most popular hunting rifles around
1-Old-Man
Apr 2013
#97
Strange fascination -- training with sniper rifles. I doubt anyone is going to need to defend
Hoyt
Apr 2013
#104
Strange fascination -- Seeking to undermine the views of firearm-owning Democrats with insults
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#112
I love long-range target shooting, but for reasons you probably literally couldn't understand.
sir pball
Apr 2013
#117
To keep you happy in your guns, we have to allow the "schmucks" to collect these type weapons.
Hoyt
Apr 2013
#123
So you want to restrict any rifle in any caliber that is accurate past 1000 yards?
hack89
Apr 2013
#189
You've never heard of a "sniper" rifle? Really? Is that an NRA talking point?
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#169
You say, "I will remember the name....mcintosh." Do you scare many people?
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#184
Yes, but the rifle in the original posting is a manually operated bolt action rifle
1-Old-Man
Apr 2013
#234
Clothes make the difference? Would you be in favor of banning certain types of clothes?
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#179
You are going to ultimately "ban all guns"? You better pack a lunch. It's going to be a while.
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#187
Actually, millions of Democrats own firearms, including many on this board.
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#191
No. It's not. As clearly indicated by Gallup, it is a poll covering 2000 THROUGH 2005.
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#194
Some of the sniper rifles posted in this thread are actually owned by regular citizens
newmember
Apr 2013
#197
"(A)n intricate grasp of firearms terminology and functions is not necessary for formulating...
friendly_iconoclast
Apr 2013
#208
That's what I was thinking: The anti-material role of the rifle in question...
Marengo
Apr 2013
#252
You say, "Some of these will take down a plane." See # 253 where the guy giving you advice
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#257
This isn't about you. He was responding to #217, "No guns is the goal long term,"
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#255
Are you a gun owner? Are you one of those who thinks that gun owners are "gun nuts?" Are you a
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#260
If I was to refer to someone who is a "gun nut," and I don't, I would use the term to refer to
AnotherMcIntosh
Apr 2013
#265
No, ban them all at the same time if they have scary adjectives. "Assault" rifles. "Sniper" rifles.
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2013
#274
No. It depends upon the context. In one context (i.e., "assault" weapon), it is an adjective.
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2013
#276