AR Rifles..

[jjp8182]

Full auto wasn't restricted for a long time either was it?

Technically at the federal level it's still not prohibited -- at least when it comes to automatic weapon made before 1986. The prohibition is purely on owning automatic weapons made after the Hughes Amendment to the Firearm Owner's Protection Act took effect. So if a person is willing to do the paperwork, pay the $200 tax, pass the background check and actually have the money to buy one of the limited number of automatic weapons that can be legally owned then a person can still own a fully automatic weapon.

Of course (pending on local and state laws) a (hand cranked) Gatling gun is still perfectly legal to own with no more paperwork required than any other firearm, and a muzzle loading black powder cannon requires no more than any other modern black powder firearm.

"Gun control" as it currently exists didn't really get started until the 20th century, and in the larger context of US history it's a rather absurd development given the US citizenry frequently had small arms that were superior to standard issue military small arms (repeating firearms, and lever-action rifles being a couple examples). In fact during some prior wars even some of the larger weapons (like cannons, and Gatling guns) were privately purchased and then provided to the military for use in the conflict.

Might just be me, but the history of weapon development (to include firearms) and adoption of them can be a rather interesting topic to dig into...

 

[Jstpssng]

I see the dog bite thread went bat!!!! crazy...

Yes, but it was still good to hear how the kid is recovering. I only hope that she is able to deal with the possible psychological aspects as well as she's dealing with the physical ones.

 

[atsah]

I only hope that she is able to deal with the possible psychological aspects as well as she's dealing with the physical ones.

I hope so as well..

 

[tjkubota93]

AND ... it shouldn't be restricted now.

A criminal is a danger with a pocket knife.
A typical citizen would not pose a danger with a hand grenade.

Unless someone is a CONVICTED FELON or adjudicated mentally incompetent or a proven abuser - the government needs to pixx off.

The type/quantity of firearms you own is NONE of the government's business. The amount of ammunition you own is NONE of the government's business.

If you outlaw/get rid of all pocket knives, then murders with ball peen hammers would go up. Better take those away. Shoe strings, baseball bats. Go back in time and outlaw mastadon bones and flint arrow heads. Hmm what about water? Or dirt?

 

[tjkubota93]

Technically at the federal level it's still not prohibited -- at least when it comes to automatic weapon made before 1986. The prohibition is purely on owning automatic weapons made after the Hughes Amendment to the Firearm Owner's Protection Act took effect. So if a person is willing to do the paperwork, pay the $200 tax, pass the background check and actually have the money to buy one of the limited number of automatic weapons that can be legally owned then a person can still own a fully automatic weapon.

Of course (pending on local and state laws) a (hand cranked) Gatling gun is still perfectly legal to own with no more paperwork required than any other firearm, and a muzzle loading black powder cannon requires no more than any other modern black powder firearm.

"Gun control" as it currently exists didn't really get started until the 20th century, and in the larger context of US history it's a rather absurd development given the US citizenry frequently had small arms that were superior to standard issue military small arms (repeating firearms, and lever-action rifles being a couple examples). In fact during some prior wars even some of the larger weapons (like cannons, and Gatling guns) were privately purchased and then provided to the military for use in the conflict.

Might just be me, but the history of weapon development (to include firearms) and adoption of them can be a rather interesting topic to dig into...

Yeah I'm aware.

Kinda just like standing around with an opener waiting for the right can of worms.

I kinda figured it went back to tommy guns and bar's. The g men dont like you having stuff cooler or as cool than them.

Those two idiots in California gave them a run for their money with a couple mini 14s and body armour, but they eventually got their ankles shot up!

 

[Steppenwolfe]

I see the dog bite thread went bat!!!! crazy...

Yep... I was literally just reading it... Going south fast...

 

[Industrial Toys]

It's a stupid argument that if you outlaw guns, people would kill with something else. The criminal element would STILL have guns! The law abiding man would be protecting his house with a ball peen hammer. That guy in Phili was arrested twelve times and had all manner of firepower, unlawfully.

 

[Fuddy1952]

Check this out! One of the worst mass murders happened almost 100 years ago with dynamite!
As others have said here it all boils down to mental illness! A lunatic could use most anything to harm a lot of people. It's not the gun despite what some people believe!
I certainly hope no one shuts this thread down.

Bath School disaster - Wikipedia
Bath School disaster - Wikipedia

 

[atsah]

It's a stupid argument that if you outlaw guns, people would kill with something else. The criminal element would STILL have guns! The law abiding man would be protecting his house with a ball peen hammer. That guy in Phili was arrested twelve times and had all manner of firepower, unlawfully.

Agreed..

 

[tjkubota93]

It's a stupid argument that if you outlaw guns, people would kill with something else. The criminal element would STILL have guns! The law abiding man would be protecting his house with a ball peen hammer. That guy in Phili was arrested twelve times and had all manner of firepower, unlawfully.

Everyone follows all the rules. Even criminals. What, are you some sort of...........criminal or something?