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In reply to the discussion: Family of AR-15 Inventor Eugene Stoner: He Didn't Intend It for Civilians [View all]Amimnoch
(4,558 posts)22. Really. If it's designed for military combat use,
It's not designed for hunting. It's not designed for home, or personal defense. It's not designed for security. It's designed to kill the most possible in a battle situation.
If it was designed for military combat use, it shouldn't be on the market for civilian purchase.
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Blue_Adept
Jun 2016
OP
Probably. But, it was designed as a military weapon to use NATO's 7.62mm round.
JustABozoOnThisBus
Jun 2016
#5
They can say whatever they please, but it carries little authority if unsubstantiated...
Marengo
Jun 2016
#30
Even more predictable are the irrational emotional responses from the gun grabbers.
Bonx
Jun 2016
#8
I'm pretty sure I called it stupid gunnut nonsense, you can call it whatever you like
Major Nikon
Jun 2016
#38
True, the part that made the least sense was yours, which was a pretty good trick
Major Nikon
Jun 2016
#53
This device was DESIGNED to kill a lot of humans efficiently, this guy knows it
uponit7771
Jun 2016
#13