CSA_TX said:I also tell them that cigarettes and fattening food are the number one killers in America. Knowing that, I ask them if they believe we should regulate or out-right ban McDonald's, Burger King, etc. They typically stammer around and mumble something along the lines of ".of course not. That's a personal choice."
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CSA_TX surely eating fattening foods is a personal choice as it is only harmful to yourself, as for cigarettes they can be harmful to others i agree. but a gun is a weapon it is designed to kill. should there be a limit on what kind of weapons you should be allowed to own? why can i not buy a surface to air missile in America, hell i would like that bang!
guns are allowed in America because of the second amendment, partly designed because Americans were scarred of the Spanish, French and British colonies around them. i do not think that there is a need for Americans owning guns today. i doubt Canada is preparing to invade.
I agree. You can find worst weapons at a Wal-Mart or an Army Depot. Unless you are a military personel you do not need those kind of weapons for any practical use.AmongstTheFallen said:Personally I don't understand what the big deal about owning an assault weapon is. As it was stated above, you can purchase more accurate deadly weapons at your local wal-mart so if that's what you're going for upgrade to a better choice. If you want it because it looks cool, they do make replicas. Purchase one of them it's not necessary to purchase a real weapon just for it to look cool. The assault weapons ban was put in place to protect the American citizens and IMO it should definitely be put back in place. There is definitely no reason for anyone to actually need one anyway, what practical use does an assault weapon have that any other gun can't do?
True enough. But if you have road rage, with a pistol under your seat, you will take that gun and shoot at the guy instead. I believe my point is that no matter the weapon, there is always a risk that it will fall into the wrong hands. Sure there is a difference in a hand gun and an AK-47, but my point is both are very dangerous killing machines.HighSpeed said:One main problem is, we have lots of idiot people on general, whom can't drive safely sober or can't think properly combining lots of alcohol and driving behind the wheel in general. Then let them be armed with assault weapons? Come on now. You all know how people are in general, ignorant and inconsiderate.
Someone is having a bad day, on the way home, someone cuts him/her off on the road. What do you think that person will do with the assault weapon mixed with road rage? We all felt like ripping someone's head off in traffic multiple times at one point or have another form of anger. Having an assault weapon will only make things worse, in general. Having a handgun at home is a different story, that, I believe we all should have legal rights to bear arms, licensed weapon of course.
CSA_TX said:The firepower and destruction that can be caused by this is just awsome.
CSA_TX said:I'm talking about shooting cans and milk jugs with it so why should I not be allowed to have it. Have you ever seen a coke can go a hundred feet in the air. Now that is a good time.
Jeez! You can tell he's from TX.CSA_TX said:I like guns.
I like long guns, short ones, hand guns, double-barreled ones, guns that make loud bangs, cheap guns, expensive ones, guns that look like military-type guns, both old and new guns, ones with high capacity magazines, machine guns, and others that must be loaded every time you fire them.
There isn’t a gun I don’t like. Not one, including cap guns, paintball guns and water guns. All of them have their own special allure and purpose.
I’ve never looked at, picked up or shot a gun and said there is no reason for this gun, that we ought to ban or outlaw it. Gun owners who believe this or that gun has no purpose are no friend of mine.
Show me any gun and I’ll give you many reasons why I would like to own it, why I believe it is useful. There are no useless guns on the market. Not one. All of them are fun to shoot.
I like to shoot guns, clean guns, hold guns, listen to guns going off, talk about guns, read about guns, take guns apart, put them back together, think about guns I would like to own, show my guns to my friends, and teach my kids how to safely shoot and handle them.
I don’t believe there is such thing as a dangerous gun. Guns don’t fire by themselves. They are completely harmless inanimate things constructed largely of metal and polished wood.
With the exception of guns provided to the military, no gun has ever made for the express intent to kill people. Not one. The Saturday Night Special hand gun, whatever that is, is a myth perpetuated by people with little or no knowledge of guns.
I have little tolerance for people who want to ban guns, as I believe what they are really banning is freedom, not guns. Freedom is too sacred to be banned by politically-correct politicians and gun grabbers. Gun owners should join pro-gun organizations that fight for freedom.
I own different guns for all kinds of purposes, not the least of which is plinking. Having fired tens of thousands of bb’s as a kid, plinking is still one of my favorite pastimes regardless of the caliber. All guns are a blast, both literally and figuratively.
Guns help to instill self-discipline, which is something we don’t teach our kids enough of today. You won’t hit anything with a gun without practice. Guns also teach about consequences, cause and effect, and respect. I like that. So should you.
I don’t believe there are too many guns in the hands of the 80 million gun owners in America. How many guns you choose to own or not own is your business.
Trigger guards and gun safes are fine. If you want one, great. If not, that’s great, too. We don’t mandate childproof locks on cabinets where poisonous cleaning solutions are kept or require matches and lighters be locked in a secure container. We shouldn’t mandate trigger guards and gun safes simply because we believe that will create a safer environment.
I could careless if you carry a concealed gun. I’m not fearful that you will accidentally shoot me or anyone else. The only people who need fear you are predators. That’s good. I hope you practice often with your gun.
Guns represent freedom. I cherish that. So should you.
I like guns.
But wait, Jaymo, according to Mr. Bush, all red staters love and cherish freedom. Using CSA's logic, they all like guns! Cuz remember, guns=freedom!Jaymo said:Jeez! You can tell he's from TX.
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