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Gun Control & RKBA

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5. Texas Dept. of Parks and Wildlife will consider allowing suppressors for hunting today.

Wed Jan 25, 2012, 12:02 PM

Jan 2012

You know that, if allowed, people will use these to defend their homes and lives against poor, working theives. Sarcasm!

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Austin, TX homicide rate show guns -- CORRECTION -- knives as weapon-of-choice. [View all] SteveW Jan 2012 OP

Speaking of banning knives, someone is operating in this realm... SteveW Jan 2012 #2

We should not only ban knives but pens too... spin Jan 2012 #3

At least 2/3 are civilized. Glassunion Jan 2012 #4

Sharp drop in 2011 murder rate in Austin Hangingon Jan 2012 #7

Have you got all of yours sold yet? n/t oneshooter Jan 2012 #8

So you are saying that you would sell them to oneshooter Jan 2012 #14

You have more guns than I have. Union Scribe Jan 2012 #22

So you're the only responsible gun owner? liberal_biker Jan 2012 #16

That doesnt address the question in any way. liberal_biker Jan 2012 #20

Why should I answer your loaded questions? Hoyt Jan 2012 #23

Since they clearly have no negative impact... TheWraith Jan 2012 #9

I don't know anyone who cannot walk down the street without a gun. liberal_biker Jan 2012 #21

So why should this bother you? oneshooter Jan 2012 #10

Of course. Straw Man Jan 2012 #11