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In reply to the discussion: One is often asked to define "assault weapon". Here's my definition. [View all]Kaleva
(36,298 posts)19. I learn a great deal in these exchanges.
One thing I really do like about GC/RKBA is that there are many like you who have a great deal of knowledge on the subject. It doesn't do me much good to go and argue on this issue in real life without first having my ideas peer reviewed so to speak. I'd rather feel like a fool here then when talking to someone face to face!
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any gun is an assault weapon = intimidate or make a person fearful of harm, which is the
msongs
Dec 2012
#1
Still easy to control. Either outlaw caseless ammo for civilians or heavily regulate it.
Kaleva
Dec 2012
#16
The word "assault" as used in gun terminology needs to be thrown out. Guns should be
Tuesday Afternoon
Dec 2012
#22
Then I stand by my original statement. We should Revert Back to defining guns by the size and weight
Tuesday Afternoon
Dec 2012
#25
and That is exactly why we need to quit using it. any weapon can be offensive or defensive -
Tuesday Afternoon
Dec 2012
#27
A 7.62X54R would be legal but a 7.62X39mm would not be (unless one has a license)
Kaleva
Dec 2012
#33
I believe the vast majority of people who wish to own a gun for self/home defense...
Kaleva
Dec 2012
#42
Mine is an attempt to get away from the "It looks scary!" definition commonly used.
Kaleva
Dec 2012
#38