Should Assault Weapons be banned and why do Republicans need them?

Question

I'm in favor of guns, but not Assault Weapons or weapons other than for protection, target practice, or hunting. If you're going to pull out the right to bear arms argument, explain why you need them, not just because.

Answer 1

They need them to hunt squirrels. Otherwise, they'll go without dinner. And you have a vivid imagination. answering about the dead hooker. Very funny.

Answer 2

Problem is that some politicians, PRIMARILY DEMOCRATS like Senators Dianne Feinstien, Ted Kennedy, Barbara Boxer, and Charles Schumer want to confiscate ALL firearms from law-abiding owners, just like was done in Britain, Canada, and Australia. To do this, they assign "points" to determine what is an "assault weapon". Pistol grip, large magazine, threaded muzzle, bayonet lug, etc.. All of a sudden your 1916 bolt action Enfield and model 1896 Swedish Mauser are no longer hunting or collector firearms. They're "assault rifles".

The AK47 and its predecessor, the Simonev SKS, are fun and cheap to shoot, and less powerful than the old .30-30, made over a century ago. Feinstein and Boxer have outlawed and seized the AK47 and SKS in California, after assuring law-abiding owners moving to California that they would be allowed to keep them. Now the owners would be classed as criminals.

Kennedy and Schumer tried to put a 1000% TAX on any bullet that could pierce a Kevlar vest. That's EVERY RIFLE CARTRIDGE MADE. Now do you get the picture?

Answer 3

First, you need to define assault weapon. The definition of what an assault rifle is varies from state to state. According to California, a.22 Remington semi-automatic that holds 10 rounds is considered an assault rifle. Yet, in Idaho and Oregon, that same .22 is classified as a target rifle.

The assault rifle ban is stupid and arbitrary. What's needed is better enforcement of laws that we already have. I know plenty of people who own "assault rifles" and are very responsible. My best friend's dad took us out to the rifle range and we had fun firing off the SKS, the AK-47, the AR-15. It also taught us what they could do and we all have a healthy respect for them.

The assault weapon ban was to keep those type of weapons out of the hands of felons and crooks. But it didn't work. From personal experience, I was able to get a hold of authentic Soviet military grade weapons (an AK-74 with a 300 round drum, an AKM with 5 magazines, and 1000 rounds for both). I was 13 at the time. And the guy who got them for me wanted me to decide which one I wanted for my birthday. What was really scary about that, he wasn't allowed to own any firearms. We found that out after he killed my cousin.

The point is, all the Assault Weapon Ban does is prevent law abiding citizens from buying certain types of firearms. The people it was meant to stop, have circumvented it. It means nothing to them.

Answer 4

The answer is not at all simple. Banning weapons for the average law abiding citizen does no good in keeping weapons out of the hands of criminals. Putting a 5 day waiting period on me at the gun store will not stop illegal weapon sales out of some ones trunk in a back alley. Be it a handgun or assault weapon.

Answer 5

Alright, I am in favor of guns and I have a few myself. I don't think that people need to be running around with *Fully Automatic* Assault Weapons but a Semi Automatic is fun to shoot in the back yard (provided you have the room to do so safely).

However, it must be remembered that if a bad guy (murderer...etc) wants a gun or weapon of any sort they will find a way to get it regardless of law. These are the real people you need to worry about not the average citizen with a gun.

Answer 6

True ASSAULT WEAPONS ( Full automatic ) have been banned since 1938 .
Look alike models are not capable of automatic fire , so the Whole ban is a lie , a first step to take everything .
They tryed to ban scope mounted , bolt action , rifles as SNIPER RIFLES .

It's like labling all blondes as DUMB !

In 2 tours in Viet Nam , I probably put my rifle on full auto about twice , it wastes a lot of ammo .

Answer 7

I think we as Americans ought to be able to own any kind of weapon of our choosing. I do not think that an honest person or a sport hunter has any reason to own a ak47 and probably wouldn't, other then to have in ones collection. But to inhibit this right from law abiding citizens for the sake of the criminal is just wrong in my view. Prosecute the wrong doers and let the rest of live in peace.

Answer 8

Simple, weapons for self defense are great, and wouldn't it scare the crap out of an attacker if I opened on his butt with a .50 Cal Machine gun with API ammunition?

Answer 9

You are so right . I never could understand why such heavy gun power was needed , unless there was gun running or someone was trying to take over the government . Theses are the type of weapons the terrorist use and unless you are going to be doing something illegal , why would need them ???????
By the way as long as we are allowed to have a AK 47 to protect our homes , why not bombs and shoulder missiles .

Answer 10

I agree with your position. Assault weapons serve no purpose for average citizens and people should not have access to them.

If using it to kill an animal will mutilate it so much that you can not eat it, you don't need it!

Answer 11

So you only advocate that the government be well armed? Isn't the reason for a right to bear arms so that we can resist a tyrannical government?