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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]oneshooter
(8,614 posts)248. This fellow had no trouble with using a unscoped rifle.
As a matter of fact he preferred it.
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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