what is....

[mdram]

an assault weapon.

can someone please explain what an assault weapon is ti me?

 

[IronWing]

Prove to me there is no god. Also, abortion.


It's almost like this exact thread hasn't been posted hundreds of times before.

 

[Paratus]

an assault weapon.

can someone please explain what an assault weapon is ti me?

If you don’t know, then you won’t miss them when they’re gone.

 

[IronWing]

Back on topic: Assault weapon is a trigger phrase that shuts down the brains of gun nuts.

 

[Paratus]

Back on topic: Assault weapon is a trigger phrase that shuts down the brains of gun nuts.

I also believe it’s a type of gun that many fetishize.

 

[mdram]

still waiting for a definition

 

[zinfamous]

You won, OP. the war against guns is over. congratulations. Your rhetorical superiority is insurmountable. Who knew it would only take the 800th repetition of the same useless canard to finally win the debate? Amazing

 

[mdram]

i did not see a thread dedicated to the definition.

i figured since everyone wants them banned, they would know what they are.

how can you ban something and not know what it is

 

[Homerboy]

any gun that adds +2 penis points.

 

[Puffnstuff]

an assault weapon.

can someone please explain what an assault weapon is ti me?

Why certainly and since pictures are worth a thousand words..... Remember Jesus said that the meek would inherit the earth.

 

[fskimospy]

i did not see a thread dedicated to the definition.

i figured since everyone wants them banned, they would know what they are.

how can you ban something and not know what it is

I agree with you that banning assault weapons probably isn’t very useful and part of that is defining exactly what one is. If you look at the data though the problem is guns generally, not assault weapons, meaning we should be pursuing much broader restrictions than just those.

 

[brycejones]

Any firearm capable of firing more than a single round before needing to be reloaded is an assault weapon. Since the OP is so desperate for a definition.

 

[mdram]

if nothing else, this is proving liberals dont want to have a discussion

 

[K1052]

As a owner of quite a few firearms I find this constant gunsplaining that really just intends to divert from the real issue to be super disingenuous. Every time I see some asshole on TV doing a "well actually" on this I can't but help to roll my eyes.

The issue as even the non firearm literate understand it is semi-automatic weapons, particularly those that can accept high capacity magazines and fire common rifle rounds.

 

[umbrella39]

The OP will very quickly become a victim here if he already hasn't become one in his mind...


EDIT: Too late, 2 posts up.

 

[fleshconsumed]

Any firearm capable of firing more than a single round before needing to be reloaded is an assault weapon. Since the OP is so desperate for a definition.

So pretty much all guns?

 

[mdram]

any firearm that accepts detachable mags can accept any capacity

 

[fskimospy]

if nothing else, this is proving liberals dont want to have a discussion

I want to have a discussion! I feel that they are fundamentally hard to define but as K1052 says that distinction is not very important. So let’s focus on the guns that are the issue! It’s mostly gun ownership in general but there’s a very good case for eliminating semiautomatic weapons even absent a larger ban.

 

[mdram]

The OP will very quickly become a victim here if he already hasn't become one in his mind...


EDIT: Too late, 2 posts up.

i was thinking, and i was wrong, that people would have a civilized conversation.
i forgot that the typical liberal is incapable of this act.

maybe someone will prove me wrong

 

[mdram]

I want to have a discussion! I feel that they are fundamentally hard to define but as K1052 says that distinction is not very important. So let’s focus on the guns that are the issue! It’s mostly gun ownership in general but there’s a very good case for eliminating semiautomatic weapons even absent a larger ban.

all semi autos?

btw gun ownership is not the problem. people are the problem

 

[K1052]

any firearm that accepts detachable mags can accept any capacity

Generally accurate but splitting hairs on the issue. See previous comment on gunsplaining.

 

[mdram]

Generally accurate but splitting hairs on the issue.

maybe, but the term high capacity is also made up
many pistols come standard with 17rd mags, thats standard cap for that firearm

 

[fskimospy]

all semi autos?

Yep.

btw gun ownership is not the problem. people are the problem

This statement makes me question whether or not you want to have a reasonable debate.

People are a constant in any equation. Guns are not. One of the most predictive variables for violence is if someone has access to lethal means, of which guns are among the most lethal. When we combine people with guns crime, murder, and suicide rates increase. As presumably you don’t want to get rid of the people, the logical answer is to get rid of the guns.

So no, guns are most definitely a problem. This is established throughout the empirical research.

 

[K1052]

maybe, but the term high capacity is also made up
many pistols come standard with 17rd mags, thats standard cap for that firearm

All standards are made up. Another diversion.

 

[fskimospy]

Generally accurate but splitting hairs on the issue. See previous comment on gunsplaining.

I have lost track of how many gun discussions have been derailed by some gun advocate proclaiming that because someone mixed up a clip and a magazine they are unworthy of discussing firearm regulation. As if that distinction is even slightly meaningful when it comes to the topic of gun control.