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94. Assault rifles are essentially Barbies for grown men

Reply to wercal (Reply #36)

Tue Jun 10, 2014, 03:37 PM

Jun 2014

And the main profit in them is not usually in the rifle itself, but in the accessories.

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Guess what kind of gun was used in todays school shooting [View all] statementofgoods Jun 2014 OP

What does that mean? femmocrat Jun 2014 #1

Weapon of war statementofgoods Jun 2014 #4

It's becoming the defacto gun of domestic terrorism. onehandle Jun 2014 #6

It's one of the weapons of choice Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #9

Thank you Erich JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #31

I have a theory about the AR-15 wercal Jun 2014 #36

So the "AR" stands for "augment rod"? Liberal Veteran Jun 2014 #61

AR stands for Armalite Rifle ManiacJoe Jun 2014 #82

Some of the mods are just stupid. Like, why the heck would someone even want that? Electric Monk Jun 2014 #72

It makes for a great, viral photo on the internet. ManiacJoe Jun 2014 #95

Okay Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2014 #123

The 1994 AWB was an early Christmas for gun manufacturers hack89 Jun 2014 #75

Who cares, no private citizen needs an assault rifle. OregonBlue Jun 2014 #92

Very few do Duckhunter935 Jun 2014 #127

Assault rifles are essentially Barbies for grown men Nevernose Jun 2014 #94

one minor difference cojoel Jun 2014 #96

POOPGUN WovenGems Jun 2014 #125

thats funny Duckhunter935 Jun 2014 #128

this fing gun is used frequently to comitt mass murder samsingh Jun 2014 #54

Point of order. You need a ' between the f and the ing. Thusly, f'ing. Just sayin. rhett o rick Jun 2014 #124

How many in the last year Duckhunter935 Jun 2014 #129

too many samsingh Jun 2014 #135

That's handguns you're thinking of (nt) Recursion Jun 2014 #134

both samsingh Jun 2014 #136

No, really, it's handguns. About 90% of gun deaths (nt). Recursion Jun 2014 #137

What is the significance of that to you? JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #2

What significance is that to YOU? Erose999 Jun 2014 #23

Hmmm JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #28

it is a gun frequently used for mass murder samsingh Jun 2014 #56

Thank you JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #62

you're absolutely right - it is gun suited for mass murder and to satisfy the ego's of samsingh Jun 2014 #102

I think we're all in agreement here. I know people like to downplay the features of such weapons, Erose999 Jun 2014 #116

Not appropo probably JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #119

Clearly we need better guns than that in the vending machine that is gun culture. onehandle Jun 2014 #3

I'm not sure gallows humour is appropriate Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #10

Why else would one want ... GeorgeGist Jun 2014 #5

Target practice? Shooting squirrels? Crunchy Frog Jun 2014 #37

as it was not Duckhunter935 Jun 2014 #130

What is it? bravenak Jun 2014 #7

They haven't confirmed if it was stolen or not statementofgoods Jun 2014 #15

Thanks. bravenak Jun 2014 #20

... Boom Sound 416 Jun 2014 #18

Hey!! bravenak Jun 2014 #19

AR variants are becoming the weapon of choice for these incidents although flamin lib Jun 2014 #8

Really? Indydem Jun 2014 #21

No do your own damn research. I'll not be spoon feeding some one too involved in gun flamin lib Jun 2014 #25

Derp derp. Indydem Jun 2014 #29

Just Google AR15 shooting, Derpster. And the horse ya rode in on. nt flamin lib Jun 2014 #34

OK, let's do that. Indydem Jun 2014 #38

I fucking said that. Reading impaired much? Oh and derp derp back at cha. nt flamin lib Jun 2014 #41

NO. You said they were the gun of choice. They are not. Indydem Jun 2014 #51

Good point. Get rid of those too. tkmorris Jun 2014 #83

How about some reality? Indydem Jun 2014 #85

I am typing this very slowly because you apparently don't read well. flamin lib Jun 2014 #90

OK bud. Indydem Jun 2014 #108

Deep is NRA members intruding on liberal boards. morningfog Jun 2014 #104

How am I intruding? Indydem Jun 2014 #107

Fuck the NRA and its members. Blood proudly on all their hands. morningfog Jun 2014 #110

That's a silly position to hold. Indydem Jun 2014 #113

Aren't you a proud NRA member? Your arguments and opinion are not welcome here. morningfog Jun 2014 #97

Since when do you get to make that decision? Indydem Jun 2014 #99

You don't have to shut up or go away, but your opinion morningfog Jun 2014 #103

Are you still following me around? Indydem Jun 2014 #105

Are you still pimping for the NRA on liberal boards? morningfog Jun 2014 #109

I do not "pimp" for anyone. Indydem Jun 2014 #111

Are you proud of your Las Vegas compatriots? morningfog Jun 2014 #112

Now that's just silly. Indydem Jun 2014 #114

I never said the NRA was a legitimate organization. morningfog Jun 2014 #115

Ahh. Indydem Jun 2014 #117

The irony of a member of an actual hate organization morningfog Jun 2014 #118

A Hate Group? Indydem Jun 2014 #121

+100 billh58 Jun 2014 #138

Excuse me, but who the hell are you to tell a member that has been on this board.... A HERETIC I AM Jun 2014 #120

Member of NRA 20 years, DU 8. morningfog Jun 2014 #122

Careful. Don't call it an 'assault rifle.' The gunfucks will become hysterical. Aristus Jun 2014 #11

+100 billh58 Jun 2014 #16

Yup geomon666 Jun 2014 #17

couldn't have said it better d_b Jun 2014 #22

+1 uponit7771 Jun 2014 #24

. PeaceNikki Jun 2014 #32

Too late, they're already circling the wagons. TheCowsCameHome Jun 2014 #33

That's always a winning combo: hysterics with guns. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #42

That's probably the best parody of gunner shithead nonsense I've ever seen alcibiades_mystery Jun 2014 #46

ROFL gollygee Jun 2014 #48

that's the common trip to take attention away from the murder samsingh Jun 2014 #60

Bullseye, Aristus. Thanks. (nt) Paladin Jun 2014 #66

Spot-on---except for the "PLEASE." Heh. WinkyDink Jun 2014 #76

might as well G_j Jun 2014 #80

+!00 countryjake Jun 2014 #86

Please do. Thank you. Aristus Jun 2014 #87

Your caricature of an anti-gunner put down is spot on! aikoaiko Jun 2014 #88

AR15 marketing promotes the manliness, powerful, etc., aspect of these weapons. Hoyt Jun 2014 #12

Where did he get it? upaloopa Jun 2014 #13

Hopefully right between his freaking eyes, TheCowsCameHome Jun 2014 #35

Ah, the weapon of choice, say 9 out of 10 gun humpers . TheCowsCameHome Jun 2014 #14

A popular rifle among those who are and remain law abiding. aikoaiko Jun 2014 #26

Bazookas could be popular too, and you might be able to own one and never randys1 Jun 2014 #30

The ordnance in bazookas is too pricey. ARs are fine. aikoaiko Jun 2014 #47

But if it were cheaper why not everybody have one? randys1 Jun 2014 #53

They might. aikoaiko Jun 2014 #57

How about hand grenades? randys1 Jun 2014 #59

I'm glad to see we're not arguing about ARs anymore. aikoaiko Jun 2014 #65

Oh, I think all AR15's should be seized, today randys1 Jun 2014 #67

I know. And thats why gun control fails. aikoaiko Jun 2014 #84

We havent tried gun control yet...have to first get rid of SC justices who purposely randys1 Jun 2014 #98

EVERY gun owner is law abiding and responsible... MohRokTah Jun 2014 #40

Yes, but the vast majority are and remain so. aikoaiko Jun 2014 #43

All the way up to the point where they aren't. MohRokTah Jun 2014 #44

most never stop being law abiding. aikoaiko Jun 2014 #49

Yes, but ALL will stop being. eom MohRokTah Jun 2014 #50

Existentially, of course. I like Albert Camus, too. aikoaiko Jun 2014 #52

You cannot be a responsible law abiding gun owner and also be dead. MohRokTah Jun 2014 #55

For some anti-gunners, the only good gun owner is a dead one. aikoaiko Jun 2014 #70

For some pro-gunners, the only good anti-gunner is a dead one. MohRokTah Jun 2014 #73

I've never heard that one. WinkyDink Jun 2014 #74

You edited that didn't you? aikoaiko Jun 2014 #79

Every voter is law-abiding up to the point when they aren't... derby378 Jun 2014 #58

This is a most specious argument. "The vast majority" of ANY group "N," unless "N" = "Felons," would WinkyDink Jun 2014 #71

The nonspecious part is that they remain law-abiding until the end of their days. aikoaiko Jun 2014 #78

But, they help arm the non-law-abiding directly or indirectly. Hoyt Jun 2014 #81

I am sure there are many people who Jenoch Jun 2014 #126

Well.....Sort of. Jeff In Milwaukee Jun 2014 #68

But dont express fear on DU, dont tell other members here that as outspoken liberals randys1 Jun 2014 #27

Why would you fear for your life? Indydem Jun 2014 #63

Light, small, easy to hold and rapid fire LadyHawkAZ Jun 2014 #39

Recc'ing, mainly for Aristus' reply. (n/t) WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #45

Boi-oi-oi-oi-oing! Iggo Jun 2014 #64

I'm guessing one that was bought legally because.....SECOND AMENDMENT! BENGHAZI! WinkyDink Jun 2014 #69

Your dead kid doesn't trump my second amendment rights! Iggo Jun 2014 #77

If we weren't willing to change the laws after a bunch of 5 yr olds were murdered, we will never liberal_at_heart Jun 2014 #91

I'm still willing. Iggo Jun 2014 #106

Ever get the feeling that the Genie is out of the bottle about this? The_Casual_Observer Jun 2014 #89

I'm so sick of gun nuts. How many children are going to die before we say enough is enough. OregonBlue Jun 2014 #93

Do you have a link because here in Oregon it's just being reported as a rifle. dilby Jun 2014 #100

But, but, but, but the difference between an AR15 and a regular rifle is only cosmetic! KamaAina Jun 2014 #101

Without the sarcasm tag you would be right, too. ManiacJoe Jun 2014 #131

So why aren't regular rifles ever used in massacres? KamaAina Jun 2014 #132

Before I respond with "They aren't?" ManiacJoe Jun 2014 #133