ORIGINAL: Alsatian

DoctorDeath: The definition of "assault weapons" in the current gun control domain is construed to include semi-automatic weapons. Fully automatic weapons -- aka "machine guns" -- have long been regulated, since about 1933 I think. To own a machine gun requires a hefty permit fee and substantial background vetting. While not strictly "banned," private machine gun ownership is virtually non-existent. When talking about banning "assault weapons" what is meant is banning semi-automatic weapons. Of grave concern is what semi-automatic weapons get pulled in under this umbrella.

No one is advocating private ownership of bazookas and Rifle Propelled Grenades rifles or atomic bombs. This characterization of the position of others in this matter is off base. But again, the second amendment doesn't talk about "need" or "hunting arms." I don't see why a law abiding citizen cannot own and lawfully employ a 50 cal BMG for whatever suits him, for example long range target shooting. I hear the 50 Cal BMG is quite well suited to this activity. Why should this freedom be denied to these people who do indulge in this activity? What bonafide threat or hazard is mitigated by banning these 50 cal BMG rifles?

There are already enough gun control laws. I would argue that there is no statistical correlation between gun control laws and crime rates or between increased gun control laws and decreased crime rates.

ORIGINAL: Charlie P

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now days I just feel REAL nervous having Allah's followers living next to me and knowing they have the money and the right to own guns bigger then mine OR the national guard .

I see your buying into the politics of fear. You should be more worried about crossing the street.

Charlie you do not even know me so how can you make a statement like that....

or anything that might could be used to bring down an airliner such as a BMG 50cal ...or a shoulder mounted missle launcher ...anything of that nature

ORIGINAL: Charlie P

Simple becasue your willing it give up one of our basic rights because your worried about Middle eastern people living around you. I won't use your ethnic slurs to describe them.

Or a Remington 700,you fire a .308 or .300 mag through the fans of a jet engine it will destroy it.

Ok OK Charlie your right an Im wrong ... now do YOU feel better ..YOU DA MAN !

ORIGINAL: Charlie P

I felt good the whole time. I know I'm a man what's your point.

You presented your opinions I presented mine. What you feel is common sence I feel is an infringement on the constitution and my 2nd Amendement rights.