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serial sniper
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So, now that the serial sniper has started its rampage, what will become of the US citizens ability to own and opperate semi-automatic assault rifles and other rifles that could be used to 'snipe' someone? Will they be banned, will the laws get tougher, or will nothing happen at all? I personally think we will see all sales of guns moved to age 21, though in this case it wont help. Either way, something must be done.
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They are playing right into the terrorists' hands. We'll have to wait and see if this is what will happen.
Death to Tyrants!!!
Jesus Christ believed in the right to keep and bear arms, Luke 22:36.
-Gunphreak
-Matt
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That being said, certain politicians are already looking to make hay. The distinguished Mr. Conyers has voiced his intent to explore legislation that will prohibit the marketing of sniper rifles to the general public. Several issues immediately arise. What's a "sniper rifle," such that marketing of such a weapon might be prohibited? Without tooting my own horn too loudly, I generally can hit targets consistently out to several hundred yards/meters with every rifle in my cabinet (.22's excepted, beyond 100 yards). Does this make me a sniper? Does this make the rifles themselves inherently more dangerous? Does Mr. Conyers have even the slightest clue as to what he's talking about?
Generally speaking, politicians automatically respond to problems in society by looking to legislate them. This is not surprising given that politicians are generally charged with creating laws and executing them. In short, they use the tools at hand because those are the only tools they have. We can reasonably expect a proposed law in response to EVERY serious threat to societal stability.
Let's wait and see whether they catch the *sshole who is shooting civilians (including a child!), and then let's see what kind of rifle he was using. (I'm guessing an accurized AR-15 type, myself.) Once we know more, we can more accurately assess the impact on our individual rights.
Death to Tyrants!!!
Jesus Christ believed in the right to keep and bear arms, Luke 22:36.
-Gunphreak
I think his rifle is accurized because the guy thinks he's something special, and therefore he would need a special weapon to reinforce his self image. Before I get jumped on, I don't think people who shoot match rifles of AR-15 derivation are full of themselves. I just think this guy, who calls himself God, REALLY likes his powerful toy and its abilities, and he attributes those powerful attributes to himself. (Remember the old Corps credo, ". . . Without me, my rifle is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless."?) He can shoot, but he's not a true marksman. He's just insane.
Someone should start a fund to help the victims' families. I would urge everyone who posts on GB to contribute $1.00. That'll show the anti-gunners what rogue, heartless, power-craved thugs we gun owners really are.
However, the first $1.00 in the fund should be used to buy one high quality .223 round, which could then be used to shoot the *sshole murderer in the stomach when they catch him. An eye for an eye. Then let him spend the rest of his life in prison, making big rocks into little rocks, playing girlfriend, eating paste, and emptying his liquified sh*t from a plastic baggie. I hope he lives a good long time that way.
Death to Murderers!!!
Death to Tyrants!!!
Jesus Christ believed in the right to keep and bear arms, Luke 22:36.
-Gunphreak
S.K.