I Am For Gun Control

Bad Choice By The Republicans Yet Again.... US lawmakers will ditch a plan to ban assault weapons, all but killing off a key part of a gun control campaign prompted by a recent school massacre.

Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein said her proposal would be left out of the firearms control bill.

Democratic Senate leader Harry Reid made the decision, saying the proposal could not get enough votes.

An assault-type weapon was used in the December massacre that killed 26 at a primary school in Newtown, Connecticut.

The shooting shocked the US and revived efforts in Washington DC to prohibit such firearms.

But while polls show most Americans back an assault weapon ban, influential pro-gun lobby groups such as the National Rifle Association have pressed lawmakers to oppose such a move.

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skeeter0079

"Assault weapons" in accordance to the BATFEs definition is any firearm capable of discharging multiple rounds with a single pull of the trigger (I.E. Full auto or 3 round burst). So there fore a semi auto AR-15 is not an "assault rifle." It looks like a military style rifle but it is not.

Mikemcneil · 61-69, M

I don't think it's helpful to be so precise. It clouds the issue. The media picked up on the "assault weapon " phrase and don't use it accurately.

skeeter0079

"Assault rifle" is term created by the gun banners. It is an incorrect term.

I mean my guns have never assaulted anyone

Mikemcneil · 61-69, M

Sounds like you don't need your guns then......which is exactly my point.

skeeter0079

Why? Just because I have guns doesn't make me a killer. Nor does it make me a bad person. It means I am willing to protect what's mine.

Mikemcneil · 61-69, M

Criminals are willing to protect what's theirs too. If you aren't prepared to be a killer why do you have guns? You aren't making sense here.

skeeter0079

Yes I am prepared to kill to protect my property and most importantly my family. Only if need be. It's better to have a gun and not need it then not have a gun and need it

Mikemcneil · 61-69, M

It's not legal to kill someone to "protect your property". It is only legal to kill someone if you can prove you felt your life or that of another was under serious threat. Can you see the difference?

skeeter0079

That's why we have "Stand Your Ground Laws" and the Castle Doctrine where I live.