05-08-2023, 08:30 PM
zachdog wrote:No military uses the AR-15
SDGuy, I like your list.
I advocate for either an assault-weapons ban, or a ban on ammunition that destroys flesh in the manner exhibited by the AR-15. The ammunition might be better to regulate, because without ammo, the war machines become worthless. And yes, I know some people pour their own ammo – but those who wish to commit an emotional spur-of-the-moment crime probably don't.
That would ban event hunting rifle because they almost all use bigger, more powerful ammo than the AR-15
I also advocate for manufacturer liability. Is the weapon being designed for self defense or hunting? Or mass murders? I'd let a jury decide. And decide again. And decide again. Perhaps the manufacturers would stop selling war weapons if they were constantly sued. No guns available to the general public are designed for murdering people, yet all guns made for the general public can easily kill people. The AR-15 is perfectly designed for hunting hogs, excellent for sport shooting, target shooting and also ideal for women because of it's small caliber and light recoil
I also advocate that states need to take the lead on this since the Feds are overrun by right-wing politicians who won't consider any common-sense gun reform. We have that now, democratic states banning guns and republican states making guns easier to carry. Chicago is a mess
When will we decide that gun reform is more important than just offering thoughts and prayers? Want a gun? Fine. Prove you're a safe and mature citizen. Want to fire an AR-15? Join the military, because that's where that gun exclusively belongs -- on the battlefield.