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In reply to the discussion: Swiss Balk At EU Concept Of Stripping ‘Assault Rifles’ From The People [View all]discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,567 posts)21. re: "...AFTER it is converted to single fire."
Don't you mean "converted from full-auto to semi-auto"? Like every civilian AR in the US that some folks are still wasting time trying to ban???
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Purveyor
Sep 2016
OP
Then accessibility is not the culprit despite what we're constantly told.
Nuclear Unicorn
Sep 2016
#5
"and the argument is that the swiss are saturated with guns?" No one has made that argument
friendly_iconoclast
Sep 2016
#16
You countered my allegation by posting a "wall-o-text" that has naught to do with the OP...
friendly_iconoclast
Sep 2016
#60
600,000 full-auto rifles in Switzerland is far more than the 2-300k in U.S. civilian hands.
Eleanors38
Sep 2016
#12
That "effect" is not recognized as "auto" by the ATF, the agency charged with gun regs.
Eleanors38
Sep 2016
#44
I understand that. Contrary to a number of gunner's opinions of me I am not stupid.
flamin lib
Sep 2016
#66
Can you provide a link to the more sophisticated stock assemblies? I have no interest...
Marengo
Sep 2016
#70
You were able to provide an example in post #67 without much difficulty I presume. I would think...
Marengo
Sep 2016
#75
I'm not asking for advice, rather for you to provide an example to back you claim that...
Marengo
Sep 2016
#78
It would if it didn't lead to another red herring which is a specialty here.mnt
flamin lib
Sep 2016
#83
I am only asking for you to explain your understanding of a term you used in this thread.
Marengo
Sep 2016
#86
Regarding stocks, grips and guards, great attempt has been made by controller/banners
Eleanors38
Sep 2016
#73
If you don't know what that means you are unqualified to engage in this discussion. nt
flamin lib
Sep 2016
#65
I'm asking for your definition. Can you provide one? Why did you avoid the question?
Marengo
Sep 2016
#69
What causes you to believe I don't have that "level of sophistication". If your understanding...
Marengo
Sep 2016
#74
It seems I can safely assume you don't understand the concept and simply don't know what...
Marengo
Sep 2016
#80
You can assume anything you want. I really don't care to indulge you in meaningless banter. nt
flamin lib
Sep 2016
#82
I should think you would want to prevent others from assuming the same as well.
Marengo
Sep 2016
#84
Can you expound on your comment on design and adoption dates? What can't I tell...
Marengo
Sep 2016
#85
I found the reference. Are these pre-WWi rifle you own Mosin Nagants? Am I correct in recalling...
Marengo
Sep 2016
#90
Are they, or are they not, Mosin Nagants? Do you want me to assume that they are?
Marengo
Sep 2016
#95
Yep, they are Mosins, I found your post. The design was adopted in 1891, not 1898 as you...
Marengo
Sep 2016
#96
The Russian military put a call for a new infantry rifle sometime in the early/mid 1880s.
flamin lib
Sep 2016
#98
First production run of Mosin Nagant Model 1891 Three Line rifle was Chaterllerault, France 1892.
Marengo
Sep 2016
#99
You also might want edit where you claim the first production run was of Dragoons in the USA...
Marengo
Sep 2016
#101
Looks like your the one having the trouble understanding the difference. Designed in 1898...
Marengo
Sep 2016
#97
Some things never seem to change. The standard of accuracy for antigun posts at DU is one of them
friendly_iconoclast
Sep 2016
#104
Nice catch. Not only have we been served bullshit, it's *recycled* bullshit:
friendly_iconoclast
Sep 2016
#109
I'm sorry, you're wrong. And I don't feel inclined go indulge in the mental masturbation
flamin lib
Sep 2016
#32
It sounds like a bear trap snapping shut to include the anguished howls.
Nuclear Unicorn
Sep 2016
#38
No, I won't play your silly assed game. You don't get to assert that something that
flamin lib
Sep 2016
#39
"I want to save lives." Appeal to emotion aside, we are free to question the efficacy of your ideas
friendly_iconoclast
Sep 2016
#40