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In reply to the discussion: While we're at it - lets ban all .50 cal firearms and silencers [View all]gejohnston
(17,502 posts)67. that is a federal law
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Well if you bothered to look at the site your quoted, they are legal in
ProgressiveProfessor
Dec 2012
#31
You know there is a difference between "all over" and "everywhere" , yes?
Hassin Bin Sober
Dec 2012
#83
Silencers are absolutely legal in Indiana. I believe its a $200 dollar permit and thats it.
aaaaaa5a
Dec 2012
#65
Hysterical, uninformed people screeched to their representatives, of course.
Lizzie Poppet
Dec 2012
#33
Hoplophobia and ignorance on the part of the pols as best I can tell
ProgressiveProfessor
Dec 2012
#38
I have not had cable or satellite TV for years. Not cost effective for just me
ProgressiveProfessor
Dec 2012
#62
.50 cal sniper rifle was used at Waco. That's why the FBI went to the Army for armor
neverforget
Dec 2012
#74
Cars are transportation - .50 cal sniper rifles were designed to kill at 1000 meters or greater
jpak
Dec 2012
#24
So, approximately two crimes per year over 20 years, three out of forty of them violent...
Lizzie Poppet
Dec 2012
#56
And ban the tracer fire for the 50 caliber gun. That could take out a helicopter or a plane.
applegrove
Dec 2012
#17
I have seen them only as floor models, not available to carry home
ProgressiveProfessor
Dec 2012
#55
Why, That is the only gun politicians and the wealthy BR proof limo owners do not like
LiberalArkie
Dec 2012
#52
So now your excuse to ban things that could cause harm is simply "no need to own"??
OneTenthofOnePercent
Dec 2012
#88