Democratic veteran lawmakers call for return of assault weapons ban!

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“Mass shootings are occurring at an alarming rate and will continue unless we stop the easy access to weapons of war,” Democratic Reps. Mikie Sherrill (N.J.) and Jason Crow (Colo) wrote in an op-ed published on Monday in USA Today.

“We’re intimately familiar with assault weapons designed for military use. While serving in the Army and Navy, we both experienced the rigorous training required of all military personnel who carry them. And we know the purpose of a gun that can fire hundreds of rounds in minutes. It’s not for hunting or for civilian self-defense. It’s for warfare.”

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The pair also touted “common sense” gun laws from their states, highlighting Colorado’s universal background check legislation and New Jersey’s claim to have the “strongest gun laws in the nation.”................................
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“Since returning home from our tours of duty, we have watched in horror as military assault rifles have found their way into our schools, malls, movie theaters, music festivals and places of worship, giving a single disturbed individual the power to inflict mass casualties. Each time, Americans cry out for leadership while Congress refuses to act,” they wrote.
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“Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) must stop playing political games and bring gun safety bills to the Senate floor. Senators must have the courage to tell the American people where they stand and not hide behind the majority leader any longer.” ..................................


https://thehill.com/homenews/house/...makers-call-for-return-of-assault-weapons-ban
 
Ill act surprised...
Do they ever not do this ? Oh, and nary a peep on the hand guns that kill many times over minorities.

They want this because they pose the greater risk to themselves. They obviously couldnt care less about gun violence.
 
Celticguy said:
Ill act surprised...
Do they ever not do this ? Oh, and nary a peep on the hand guns that kill many times over minorities.

They want this because they pose the greater risk to themselves. They obviously couldnt care less about gun violence.
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comparing handguns to assault rifles is like comparing firecrackers to hand grenades, same old shit from you
 
reagansghost said:
“Mass shootings are occurring at an alarming rate and will continue unless we stop the easy access to weapons of war,” Democratic Reps. Mikie Sherrill (N.J.) and Jason Crow (Colo) wrote in an op-ed published on Monday in USA Today.

“We’re intimately familiar with assault weapons designed for military use. While serving in the Army and Navy, we both experienced the rigorous training required of all military personnel who carry them. And we know the purpose of a gun that can fire hundreds of rounds in minutes. It’s not for hunting or for civilian self-defense. It’s for warfare.”

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The pair also touted “common sense” gun laws from their states, highlighting Colorado’s universal background check legislation and New Jersey’s claim to have the “strongest gun laws in the nation.”................................
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“Since returning home from our tours of duty, we have watched in horror as military assault rifles have found their way into our schools, malls, movie theaters, music festivals and places of worship, giving a single disturbed individual the power to inflict mass casualties. Each time, Americans cry out for leadership while Congress refuses to act,” they wrote.
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“Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) must stop playing political games and bring gun safety bills to the Senate floor. Senators must have the courage to tell the American people where they stand and not hide behind the majority leader any longer.” ..................................


https://thehill.com/homenews/house/...makers-call-for-return-of-assault-weapons-ban
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Are other semiautomatic guns somehow less deadly? What about 22LR?
 
SmarterthanYou said:
yes, the intent is for warfare, against a tyrannical government if needs be. you aren't taking our weapons of war. end of story
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I commend you for confirming that the reason these weapons are marketed is to satisfy latent Rambo fantasies of social misfits, and other gun nuts.

You would not believe how many times rightwingers have howled in protest if I dare mention their military-style assault rifles are intended to indulge their inner GI Joe, their Rambo fantasies, their inner weekend warrior.

Wolverines!
 
Cypress said:
I commend you for confirming that the reason these weapons are marketed is to satisfy latent Rambo fantasies of social misfits, and other gun nuts.

You would not believe how many times rightwingers have howled in protest if I dare mention their military-style assault rifles are intended to indulge their inner GI Joe, their Rambo fantasies, their inner weekend warrior.

Wolverines!
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can you imagine the inanity of those founding fathers? how dare those rambo wannabes indulge the weekend warrior within and challenge king george and his awesome titans of immeasurable might.
 
countryboy said:
What do you mean?
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.22s can kill. They are popular with assassins as they leave no ballistics. But they dont pack a lot of punch so there are fewer targets on a body that will guarantee a kill.
So if you can hit an eyeball, you're golden. If you can hit s head you're better off with a larger calibre.
 
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