11-07-2012, 02:14 PM
(11-07-2012, 07:08 AM)GhastMaster Wrote: I'm glad you believe in personal defense. However, did you miss the part about a well regulated militia? Do you think the 2nd amendment should be changed to reflect your opinion?
If so:
Have you ever considered what would happen if we lost major battles and were subsequently invaded without a well armed citizenry? Ever consider how nice everyone would be in public if we all had machine guns on our backs?
No. I didn't miss the part about the militia. But I feel a lot has transpired since the acceptance of the 2nd amendment, and today. Most Militia's today are fringe groups, right out there with "Preppers."
If we were invaded without a well armed citizenry? Well, I would expect then that our allies would probably step in as well. A smart invading force would quash the majority of a well armed citizenry. That's a school of thought that is outdated with the advances in military technology.
And Nice? No. That's not nice. That's called Fear. You see that type of fear and "nice" that you call it in countries that are going through civil strife right now.
(11-07-2012, 08:34 AM)kandrathe Wrote:(11-07-2012, 05:00 AM)shoju Wrote: I'm not ok with normal people owning assault weapons, automatic weapons, and munitions.What good are guns without {am}munitions? In the US, we can own any type of weapon. Certain weapons, when owned by civilians, are permitted with the ATF. They check to see that you are in fact, normal (i.e. sane, non-felon, citizen).
How about; http://driveatank.com/
No sir. You are confusing Ammunition with Munitions, or maybe don't understand the difference used in my line of work, (military Surplus)
Ammunition, would be your bullets. Meant for guns.
Munitions, are larger mortars, RPG's, etc...
Ammunition Trailer - this is how they handle ammunition used in handguns, rifles, machine guns, etc...
Munitions Trailer - This is how they transport Mortars, RPG's, Cannons, Cannon Shells, etc...
If you want to get technical, sure. With enough money you can own any gun you want. But you can't just go down to the corner store and buy it. In Ohio, you are not allowed to own or possess a weapon that is fully automatic, unless you carry the proper licensing by the ATF, and even then, you will be hard pressed to find a place that you are allowed to shoot it (outside of owning a place to shoot it)
That doesn't mean I agree with it. I don't agree that you should be allowed to own an UZI (Full Auto), or fully Auto AK-47, or similar "combat" / Tactical firearm.
You want to own a completely badass tricked out AR-15 Semi Auto?
Fine.
You want to own an AK47 style 10round clip .12 gauge shotgun?
Fine
You want to own an AK47 fully automatic machine gun?
No. I'm not ok with that.
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