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At least 16 killed in Maine shootings

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by Ubiquitin, Oct 25, 2023.

  1. Two Sandwiches

    Two Sandwiches Contributing Member

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    You forgot about election officials trying to steal away their vote.

    Oh wait, that's their own group. Never mind.
     
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    Second amendment in practice...

     
  3. Buck Turgidson

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    Walter only needed a pistol

    I bet Smokey never stepped over the line again.
     
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    That poor little girl. If we can't have sensible gun policies, child protective services could at least move her to a loving home that took care of their grill.
     
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    While they are protecting kids...

     
  6. deb4rockets

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    Did you notice the roof even had guns all over it?
    That girl pops out at me like a scene from the Shining or some horror flick. Just a bizarre and disturbing family photo.

    Maybe instead of buying their next weapon they should teach that girl how to ride a bike without training wheels. It also looks way to small for her legs.
     
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    From what I'm hearing about this guy he sounds like the poster child for Red Flag laws.
     
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  8. NewRoxFan

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    I never understood why people love guns so much. I was having this debate with my friend who has a gun collection - all types. It's nuts. Then he showed me how to hold a gun, aim and fire. All the different ones. And we went to the range. And I shot - and did pretty well for someone who has never fired a gun. It's freaking hard to aim at that target with a handgun.

    And I got to admit, you do feel a sensation of power. I can see why people love them. It's power. You're a god - with the ability to decide life or death. I don't think people don't get guns for protection. It's not about safety. I felt less safe holding a gun in fact. It's so clear how it raises the stakes of any encounter and can put you in a situation where you want to shoot first and ask questions later - and realize that's how others must be thinking.

    But you do feel the power. And after firing an AR-15 - it's just so easy. I was expecting a power kick and loud noise (maybe the ear muffs dampen the sound). But it's pretty easy to use. And not that hard as I thought to hit a target in the chest. Honestly it was kinda fun. At the end of the day, I don't think it's for me. I can see the appeal though.

    If it were up to me, I think all semi-automatic weapons should require a special permit otherwise you have to keep it at a gun range locker and belong to a militia. This way you can have guns in case there's a revolution, but you can't carry it around into restaurants to shoot up people trying to live in peace. Shotguns for home defense, sure. But people aren't buying semi-automatic rifles to protect their homes unless they life in the DR or something.
     
  11. Invisible Fan

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    But how dey gonna defend demselves from bad gais?!?!
     
  12. Phillyrocket

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    So this was when the human heart started becoming more violent. What an odd coincidence.
     
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    The son must have taken the girl to a performance of Beetlejuice to get her all turned on and then one thing led to another.
     
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    More like the rotted out hearts of the GOP who accept blood money from the NRA.
     
  16. Rocket River

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    Curious . . . .is that maybe near 100K in guns?

    I wonder what they do for a living

    Rocket River
     
  17. Invisible Fan

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    They brought assault rifles to a shotgun wedding,

    Smrt.
     
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    I've come across a few videos that claim that ARs are actually better for home defense than pistols or shotty slugs because the bullets are smaller and don't pass through walls as easily as the others do. I'm still sticking with my shotty and can use buck or bird to prevent the wall penetration and level of deadliness.
     
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    00 buckshot does the job and those AR rounds usually will penetrate walls with ease. I own both just in case but I’d be willing to give up my AR if a much needed ban was passed.
     
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