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To: marktwain
The media needs to start accurately describing the guns used by the attackers.

The media, and the gun controllers all concentrate on getting the mis-labeled, lawfully obtained firearms away from the responsible owners, but never talk about the perps' sources of supply.

11 posted on 09/23/2019 5:49:50 AM PDT by RhoTheta (“I am patient with stupidity but not with those who are proud of it.” Edith Sitwell)
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To: RhoTheta

Registered???

Only Class 3 firearms require registration in GA ;-)


14 posted on 09/23/2019 6:08:30 AM PDT by Blueflag (Res ipsa loquitur: non vehere est inermus)
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To: RhoTheta
The media needs to start accurately describing the guns used by the attackers. Were they registered? Who were the owners? Had the guns been stolen? What were the makes and models?

I think I agree with the intent of your post (accurate and truthful reporting?) but respectfully disagree with three of your specific points.

In many (most?) parts of the country, firearm registration is NOT required, and reporting that a gun used by a homeowner was 'unregistered' would suggest to many readers that it was an illegal firearm.

In many (most?) parts of the country, a family member or friend is not prohibited from using your firearm. Stating that a gun that was used in self-defense was not owned by that person, might suggest that the person defending themselves had comnitted a crime.

Finally, the specific make and model of a firearm can be difficult for even an 'expert' to determine, and is often completely irrelevant...

18 posted on 09/23/2019 6:18:30 AM PDT by Who is John Galt? ("He therefore who may resist, must be allowed to strike.")
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