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In reply to the discussion: Which of these proposals could have prevented Sandy Hook? [View all]Thinkingabout
(30,058 posts)8. Perhaps emphasis on safety from NRA instead of more guns.
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I don't think smaller mag sizes would have prevented Sandy Hook, but they could have lowered
Electric Monk
Mar 2015
#1
"sometimes shooting as few as 15 shots..." Thats five 'free' shots he got compared to reloading
Electric Monk
Mar 2015
#3
"I also think his mom should have kept her guns locked in a safe without Adam knowing the combo."
Nuclear Unicorn
Mar 2015
#4
"giving the teachers a slightly better chance to tackle the shooter or help children escape."
Nuclear Unicorn
Mar 2015
#90
As I stated more emphasis should be placed on safety, NRA spends lots of money
Thinkingabout
Mar 2015
#21
Could you please provide the actual dollar amounts they spend on each? Thanks. nt
hack89
Mar 2015
#22
When it comes to gun safety it doesn't matter, safety should be first and foremost,
Thinkingabout
Mar 2015
#24
For every child who is killed it cuts off a future purchaser, this should be considered.
Thinkingabout
Mar 2015
#27
I don't have any idea, apparently the NRA safety programs are not reaching enough gum owners.
Thinkingabout
Mar 2015
#28
Consider the Shooting Sports Foundation's "Child Safe" campaign to secure firearms...
Eleanors38
Mar 2015
#33
Aside from appearance, what, exactly, is the issue with bayonet lugs?
friendly_iconoclast
Mar 2015
#36
I've yet to hear any argument for having them, other than for close quarters combat
Electric Monk
Mar 2015
#38
Like I said, the argument for having them is "well, I want it, because I want it". nt
Electric Monk
Mar 2015
#40
I honestly do not understand why you would want one on your gun, unless for close quarters combat
Electric Monk
Mar 2015
#51
Ok then, so why is it standard on many weapons? (and I think I know this answer) nt
Electric Monk
Mar 2015
#53
This sub-thread started with you asking what is "military style", and bayonet lugs are part of
Electric Monk
Mar 2015
#57
I don't know if "afraid" is precisely the right characterization of his motivation
discntnt_irny_srcsm
Mar 2015
#63
Well, without detachable magazines, Adam Lanza would have killed far fewer people
Electric Monk
Mar 2015
#42
Pure speculation on your part that he'd have killed just as many as easily with only his other guns.
Electric Monk
Mar 2015
#59
Ok, so if your argument is it makes no difference, then you'd have no problem with mag size limits
Electric Monk
Mar 2015
#69
It's about mag size and reloading. Loughner was tackled while reloading during the Giffords shooting
Electric Monk
Mar 2015
#99
I'll ignore the insults, and further your speeding analogy. When you speed, it becomes everyones
Electric Monk
Mar 2015
#100
At this point, I'm sorry I said anything to billh, asking him to be less rude. That was a mistake.
Electric Monk
Mar 2015
#104
Not lumped in the same category as murderers. More like speeders on the highway. If caught
Electric Monk
Mar 2015
#98
I sympathize with your view, but due process in court is a fundamental right...
Eleanors38
Mar 2015
#37
Only pro gun folks are interested in preventing SH type events, control groups need more
ileus
Mar 2015
#16
I will remind everyone that autism is a neurological disorder, not a mental illness
Lurks Often
Mar 2015
#23
Maybe we could start a federal program of free wi-fi for potentially violent mental health patients.
Nuclear Unicorn
Mar 2015
#78
You're being blatantly dishonest. Post #88 recaps those proposals in the OP I believe would work and
Nuclear Unicorn
Mar 2015
#118