[LOC1]

This is so tiresome:

Automatic weapons require extensive and expensive federal permits just to own them. They are essentially unavailable to the average citizen.

At the time the constitution was written, citizens were allowed to have weapons every bit as powerful as those available to the military of the era. That is no longer the case.

One NEVER should shoot at an intruder or burglar just to "wound" them. If shooting is necessary, which should be only the very last resort, then the shot must be with the intent to end the confrontation. Otherwise, one is just providing the perpetrator the opportunity to return fire and injure/kill oneself or one's family. Police officers are taught to shoot to kill, if a shot is required, for just that very reason.

[andyk]

One NEVER should shoot at an intruder or burglar just to "wound" them.

I couldn't stop shaking my head after I read the author's viewpoint on wounding intruders. Just stupid.

[bruoz]

"Automatic weapons require extensive and expensive federal permits just to own them.

$200.00 transfer tax.