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Opinion: Here’s the reason people tell me they want to buy an AR-15. And it’s simply ludicrous (barf alert)
CNN ^ | 30 aug 2023 | Michael Fanone

Posted on 08/29/2023 8:17:19 PM PDT by rellimpank

No weapon has been more in the public eye in America of late than the AR-15, in large part because of its tragic role in some of this country’s deadliest shootings.

The AR-15 has the dubious distinction of being America’s most popular semi-automatic rifle. I’m more familiar with the gun than most people: I own one. And one thing I know for sure is that this weapon doesn’t belong in the hands of the average civilian.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: banglist; rkbaar15
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To: Clutch Martin

When the time comes, a shotgun will kill better than a pistol

Therefore. to kill, use a shot gun and error is not a concern


61 posted on 08/30/2023 5:29:10 AM PDT by bert ( (KWE. NP. N.C. +12) Joe Biden is a kleptocrat)
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To: CodeToad

BS


62 posted on 08/30/2023 5:31:13 AM PDT by bert ( (KWE. NP. N.C. +12) Joe Biden is a kleptocrat)
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To: bert

You fit that category too, so thanks for the compliment.


63 posted on 08/30/2023 5:34:28 AM PDT by CodeToad (No Arm up! They have!)
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To: rellimpank

Why buy an ar15? Because we can. It’s a right. No other reason needed.


64 posted on 08/30/2023 5:35:43 AM PDT by DouglasKC
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To: Drew68

$120 for a case of .223...

Brings tears to my eyes. It’s 4 times that now...


65 posted on 08/30/2023 6:46:12 AM PDT by Dead Corpse (A Psalm in napalm...)
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To: rellimpank

Firepower and distance.


66 posted on 08/30/2023 7:00:39 AM PDT by Tommy Revolts
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To: rellimpank

Yes because a hyped up .22 is just too powerful for the average American.

I guess he thinks a 30.06 is more appropriate. 😉


67 posted on 08/30/2023 7:15:11 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: rellimpank

Results of the CNN poll from the article as of Wed. morning:

“Do you think AR-15 style rifles belong in the hands of average civilians?
Yes, I think so
60%

Maybe to some extent
11%
No, I don’t think so
29%
Other / No opinion
1%
Based on 931 responses. Snapshot of real-time results.Learn More”


68 posted on 08/30/2023 7:26:37 AM PDT by VanShuyten ("...that all the donkeys were dead. I know nothing as to the fate of the less valuable animals)
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To: Jumpmaster
“and jumped out of airplanes until he destroyed his knees” Tells me he never learned how to land!

All well and good until the guy who came out after you has a chute malfunction, then fails to cut away his main chute before he pops his reserve. Then he falls through your chute with the whole mess streamering out behind him.

Then you come down HARD!

69 posted on 08/30/2023 7:26:46 AM PDT by chaosagent (Remember, no matter how you slice it, forbidden fruit still tastes the sweetest!)
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To: rellimpank

Cops are not in any way an authority on constitutional rights. They are in fact the ones who most frequently violate constitutional rights.

Cops are often simply the best equipped street gang in any city.


70 posted on 08/30/2023 7:51:32 AM PDT by muir_redwoods (Freedom isn't free, liberty isn't liberal and you'll never find anything Right on the Left)
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To: sauropod

Of course you had the same reaction as I did. You are my brother from another mother. Makes sense.


71 posted on 08/30/2023 8:19:00 AM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: TalBlack

Need?
2nd Amendment is in the Bill of Rights.
Not in the Bill of needs.


72 posted on 08/30/2023 8:32:05 AM PDT by N. Theknow (Kennedys-Can't drive, can't ski, can't fly, can't skipper a boat-But they know what's best for you.)
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To: Migraine
...so maybe I’ll just remain gunless.

I hope that's not true.

73 posted on 08/30/2023 9:56:31 AM PDT by TangoLimaSierra (⭐⭐To the Left, The Truth is Right Wing Violence⭐⭐)
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To: TangoLimaSierra

My lips are sealed.


74 posted on 08/30/2023 10:15:38 AM PDT by Migraine
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To: Hot Tabasco

If I shoot them on my place… i can have them removed within an hour be persons who process them for food. Me…. I can still buy ham and bacon at the local grocery store. :)


75 posted on 08/30/2023 10:29:56 AM PDT by kjam22
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To: Dogbert41

And all the damn THERMONUCLEAR WEAPONS are to heavy to conceal carry!

BUT I STILL WANT ONE!


76 posted on 08/31/2023 8:26:56 PM PDT by 5th MEB
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To: rellimpank
I’m more familiar with the gun than most people: I own one. And one thing I know for sure is that this weapon doesn’t belong in the hands of the average civilian.

Gay-boi ...

Also a snob; an 'elitist' piece of dog dung.

77 posted on 08/31/2023 8:32:06 PM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: DesertRhino

My answer to him would be “I don’t NEED it, I WANT IT”.

And I’m sure we all recall the U TUBE dumbass ATF agent that just told the class that he was the only one competent to use this firearm, before he SHOT HIMSELF IN THE FOOT!

I laughed until I almost puked.


78 posted on 08/31/2023 8:34:15 PM PDT by 5th MEB
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To: rellimpank

I won one last spring through a fundraiser kind of thang. I am up to 1,000 bullets. I bought 200 today at Academy. Did I just say that? I had better head out to the lake with it in my row boat.


79 posted on 08/31/2023 8:42:23 PM PDT by crusty old prospector
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To: Drew68

Apparently the idiot who wrote this add doesn’t know the difference between a MAGAZINE and a CLIP!

My M1A1 uses a MAGAZINE, my M-1 GARAND uses a CLIP!


80 posted on 08/31/2023 8:42:49 PM PDT by 5th MEB
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