Reply #16: Good Riddance to the AWB!

[Township75]

What a waste of legislation, and Democractic house/senate seats!

AWs are not more deadly than other guns. First off, try and conceal one like a handgun, you will find it isn't too easy. Secondy, more murders are committed with handguns than AWs, so if one is really concerned with saving lives, why not start there? I guess they felt it was easier to scare people with "assualt weapons."

Personally, I consider hunting rifles to have more potential to be deadly than an AK-rip off. With a scope on it and the better range when compared to an Tec9 or some other AW, the hunting rifle could take people out from much further away. It would have a better chance of hitting someone, and it would be easier to conceal oneself because of the distance factor.

There are tons of things that have no legal/practical/needful purpose. At least AWs can be used in shooting competitions, which are legal and practical. Do you know how many people who can't drive for sh!t have oversized SUVS, or cars with ridicously sized engines in them? If you have ever witnessed such an person, remember, they are licensed (should be at least) and that car is registered (should be too); some help that was. Those things are legal and practical too (I guess). What do you think is more likely to happen to you, you get shot by someone using an AW, or you are involved in an accident with someone using an oversized/overpowered automobile.