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It looks as if gun control in foreign lands... beevul Sep 2016 #1
Gun-"control" is just another political project discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2016 #3
Too-true a summary. appal_jack Sep 2016 #7
praising or burying caesar? jimmy the one Sep 2016 #10
Where did you go to school and.... discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2016 #11
So its "restrictive" in Switzerland, but its still not enough for the EU. beevul Sep 2016 #14
you call that restrictive? beergood Sep 2016 #46
california has stricter gun laws than switz - baloney jimmy the one Sep 2016 #49
i call baloney on your baloney beergood Sep 2016 #62
swiss vs california gun policies jimmy the one Sep 2016 #68
thank you beergood Sep 2016 #105
am i wrong? beergood Sep 2016 #108
whats the problem jimmy? beergood Sep 2016 #63
What problems? Travis_0004 Sep 2016 #4
Then accessibility is not the culprit despite what we're constantly told. Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2016 #5
Are those actual "assault weapons"? JonathanRackham Sep 2016 #2
"Maybe America should be investing in the same" Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2016 #6
swiss investments jimmy the one Sep 2016 #9
That poster said "swiss model of national defense"... beevul Sep 2016 #15
the cavilling beeve jimmy the one Sep 2016 #51
The nattering james... beevul Sep 2016 #52
Upon retirement all Swiss military have the option of oneshooter Sep 2016 #13
Not "assault weapons", but real assault rifles. ManiacJoe Sep 2016 #55
going off half cocked, are you? jimmy the one Sep 2016 #8
"and the argument is that the swiss are saturated with guns?" No one has made that argument friendly_iconoclast Sep 2016 #16
Thats known more properly as the 'iverglas wallotext gambit'. beevul Sep 2016 #19
I'd call it a variant of the 'Gish Gallop': friendly_iconoclast Sep 2016 #41
icon confuses gish gallop with ordinary post jimmy the one Sep 2016 #50
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
Please see #8. nt flamin lib Sep 2016 #17
And? Eleanors38 Sep 2016 #18
And there aren't 600,000 assault weapons in Swiss hands. flamin lib Sep 2016 #20
re: "...AFTER it is converted to single fire." discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2016 #21
They aren't assault weapons. They are full-auto assault rifles. Eleanors38 Sep 2016 #22
I'm confused. I'm told that AR-15s aren't assault weapons because flamin lib Sep 2016 #23
Actual military rifles like the M-16 and M-4 are "assault rifles" discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2016 #24
Well, ol'flame, we all get confused... Eleanors38 Sep 2016 #25
You quote Josh, I quote the gun manufacturers. flamin lib Sep 2016 #30
"Technically"? Straw Man Sep 2016 #35
That was from the person that also proclaimed the following: friendly_iconoclast Sep 2016 #42
Isn't he one of the hosts that Duckhunter935 Sep 2016 #53
They edited their comments DonP Sep 2016 #54
Not surprised Duckhunter935 Sep 2016 #56
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
Then go shopping. You really want advice from a flamin lib Sep 2016 #71
You were able to provide an example in post #67 without much difficulty I presume. I would think... Marengo Sep 2016 #75
If I were to provide advice for someone who wants advice on bumpfire flamin lib Sep 2016 #76
I'm not asking for advice, rather for you to provide an example to back you claim that... Marengo Sep 2016 #78
No, you are trying to hijack this sub thread and you should know by now flamin lib Sep 2016 #79
Wouldn't the best method to avoid questions of veracity be to include proof? Marengo Sep 2016 #81
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
I'm not going away mad, I'm just going away because you make a very tedious flamin lib Sep 2016 #87
Regarding stocks, grips and guards, great attempt has been made by controller/banners Eleanors38 Sep 2016 #73
Could you explain what you mean by "resets mid cycle"? Marengo Sep 2016 #59
That's what I'd like to know too. Straw Man Sep 2016 #61
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
I'm not avoiding a question. Just pointing out that a certain level flamin lib Sep 2016 #72
What causes you to believe I don't have that "level of sophistication". If your understanding... Marengo Sep 2016 #74
Becaue you asked a really unsophisticated question. flamin lib Sep 2016 #77
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
Judging by this exchange... discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2016 #91
It really does appear that way, doesn't it? Marengo Sep 2016 #92
Can you expound on your comment on design and adoption dates? What can't I tell... Marengo Sep 2016 #85
Ah a convenient memory! nt flamin lib Sep 2016 #88
Why do you refuse to answer the question? Marengo Sep 2016 #89
Because you're not the boss of me. Nana boo boo. And it drives you nuts. nt flamin lib Sep 2016 #94
I found the reference. Are these pre-WWi rifle you own Mosin Nagants? Am I correct in recalling... Marengo Sep 2016 #90
because I was tired of seeing gunners soil the thread. Now, go away, I am. flamin lib Sep 2016 #93
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
What are the model designations for the paratrooper and tanker variants? Marengo Sep 2016 #100
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
Let's approach this from another angle. Straw Man Sep 2016 #107
Do you have a link to "assault weapons conversion kits"? tortoise1956 Sep 2016 #64
They have cleverly been re-named to tactical kits. flamin lib Sep 2016 #67
Do tell. Straw Man Sep 2016 #103
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
Link? You may have better luck asking him for an Indio (coin) Marengo Sep 2016 #106
Yes, but they can buy ammo at the store gejohnston Sep 2016 #27
Yes, but if they have to go through that extra step flamin lib Sep 2016 #29
there is no empirical evidence to support the claim gejohnston Sep 2016 #31
I'm sorry, you're wrong. And I don't feel inclined go indulge in the mental masturbation flamin lib Sep 2016 #32
So thats what a mind closing sounds like. N/T beevul Sep 2016 #33
It sounds like a bear trap snapping shut to include the anguished howls. Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2016 #38
More like an empty can kicked down a gravel road DonP Sep 2016 #58
IOW, argument by assertion gejohnston Sep 2016 #34
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
And you don't get to assert something is truth without substantiation and have it automatically... beevul Sep 2016 #43
post hoc ergo propter hoc gejohnston Sep 2016 #102
"mental masturbation" beergood Sep 2016 #48
Typical of those with closed minds Duckhunter935 Sep 2016 #57
Right. Straw Man Sep 2016 #36
You started out arguing about semi vs full auto, now it's suicides. Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2016 #37
"suicides go down" beergood Sep 2016 #47
Too bad we do not have the same deathrind Sep 2016 #26
some states do, gejohnston Sep 2016 #28
Swiss, and Canadians, and many others, can own guns benEzra Sep 2016 #45
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