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Originally Posted by TonyB06
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The problem is probably more on the mental health side, but it's the guns that escalate the carnage.
So what to do? Personally, I don't think assault-style weapons should be allowed outside the military.
-renew assault weapons ban
-close gun show loopholes
-limit/eliminate high capacity automatic clips.
let's start with that.
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The "assault" weapon differs from a hunting rifle in looks only. Add a pistol grip to make the firearm easier to control (accuracy is not good?) or a carbon-fiber black stock instead of old-growth walnut, and there you have it. In fact, the "assault" weapon designated AR-15 is illegal for hunting in my state - because it's not considered powerful enough.
There is no such thing as a gun show loophole. NOTHING is legal at a gun show that is not legal in my living room. And I'll be happy to take you to gun shows where I can show you the "unlicensed" dealers. Only problem is, "unlicensed dealers" are NOT selling firearms.
Automatic weapons are already highly regulated. They require additional permissions from law-enforcement agencies, a tax stamp, and permission from BATFE. Therefore, the "clips" you refer to are useless without the highly regulated firearm to go with it.
So while I appreciate that you're trying to put forth solutions, in fact, none of these are solutions.