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In reply to the discussion: "Senate Dems introduce 'assault weapons' ban bill on 205 gun models" [View all]yagotme
(3,819 posts)50. So, what "public use" are the firearms subject to?
Public ranges giving out free loaners to use at the range? IMO, this section was referring to the taking of land away from private citizens to be used for parks, schools, transportation access, etc. This has been the past use of this section, I believe it would be a FAR reach to extend this to a personally carried/owned item. Why not extend it to baseball bats, golf clubs, hammers, and swimming pools?
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"Senate Dems introduce 'assault weapons' ban bill on 205 gun models" [View all]
krispos42
Mar 2021
OP
Yeah, "they" are a real pain in the ass for you gun enthusiasts, aren't "they"? (nt)
Paladin
Mar 2021
#6
I'm not a gun enthusiast, but banning weapons based on appearances doesn't accomplish anything.
MichMan
Mar 2021
#7
Not true: it makes the self-righteous feel better, and gives the GOP a handy wedge issue
friendly_iconoclast
Mar 2021
#11
These are neo-Puritans fighting what they regard as evil. Actual crime stats are almost irrelevant
friendly_iconoclast
Mar 2021
#13
Gun controllers are every bit as puritanical as some of the various subgroups in the GOP
friendly_iconoclast
Mar 2021
#19
"No more compromise" I was waiting for the "no loaf is better than half a loaf" crowd to show up
friendly_iconoclast
Mar 2021
#18
So rather than have the government confiscate all handguns, you would have them confiscate "only"
Dial H For Hero
Mar 2021
#23
You're advocating that the government consficate about 200 million firearms from private hands.
Dial H For Hero
Mar 2021
#29
I would estimate that roughly 75% of privately owned handguns are semiautomatics, and of those
Dial H For Hero
Mar 2021
#31
"Take part or sit back and let people like me do it for you." Forced teaming? Really?
friendly_iconoclast
Mar 2021
#33
"Take part or sit back and let people like me do it for you." There is a third alternative.
Dial H For Hero
Mar 2021
#34
People have been arguing that massive gun control is just around the corner for *decades*.
Dial H For Hero
Mar 2021
#39
"Talking points": The gun-control version of "Widespread voting fraud"
friendly_iconoclast
Mar 2021
#40
Yup. Because, you see there's this funny thing where the party in power gets to do shit
krispos42
Mar 2021
#52
You've declared "No more compromise" and "take 'em all, and round up the people that don't comply"..
friendly_iconoclast
Mar 2021
#24