E86, in the interest of full disclosure, the majority of AR-15 type weapons are .223 caliber. And while the diameter of the actual bullet may be close to a .22, the mass and velocity are not close. Make no mistake, the .223 has no problem stopping deer or people and is absolutely a caliber used in military weapons. That being said, it is also a popular rifle cartridge.
I see that most of the anti-gun people here still are not reading the stats. Shotguns kill more people than rifles, and that includes ALL types of rifles. More people are beaten to death than killed with assault weapons.
So to recap:
1) The laws are aimed at guns that are among the lowest % of causes of fatality, and
2) They would not have prevented any of the recent tragedies
3) The best defense by the people on here is they don't see why people want or need them
Right, got it. Ignorance at it's best.
And Wingo, don't tell me what a self respecting hunter would use for Deer. Check out Outdoor Life or other magazines of their ilk. They are legitimate arms for said activity. They are a rifle with a scope, with a bore large enough to stop the deer. Perhaps you are unaware that there are semi automatic shotguns for deer hunting, as well? Shouldn't speak about what you don't know. You can also hunt deer with semi automatic handguns, as well, as long as they are of sufficient size. Also, there are many reports that the Bushmaster was never taken out of the car. Many.
Duetta, you should move outside you comfort zone and talk to people about their feelings on government.
You would be very surprised. Of that, I have no doubt.
So the argument against gun control is being afraid of not being armed in case of a revolt? Maybe you guys can go out and buy some drones too.
Tell that to the Greeks, the Syrians, and others. Revolt and violence isn't always people vs. military. Sometimes you have to protect yourself when things go a little haywire, ie LA Riots, which would pale in comparison to an epic economic meltdown. Like I said, get outside your comfort zone and open your eyes. IF that happens you'll be crying like a baby, trying to find someway of being safe.
When does a legitimate need for the weapons that have been restricted arise? Short of this "militia rise against the police state" thing?
Protection against looters and criminals in the event of economic collapse would be one answer. It has already happened in other countries. Besides, that's a very irrelevant question. Why take things from people when there is no reason to do so. Because they scare you? For the last time...read the damned statistics on gun deaths. Assault weapons are a near non factor. More people are killed with legs and arms.
