"Assault" weapons AGAIN - The Firearms Forum

Gene Seward · 01-07-2010, 05:28 PM

In the news about the shooting in St. Louis the news stated that the man was armed with an "assault" weapon and a handgun. They didn't even tell what type guns!!!! Is every gun in the world that is used in a bad way an assault gun or what? I hope that it is found out to be a single shot .22 or 410shotgun. It just makes my butt draw up everytime the news or anyone else uses the "assault" word. Now on with other news of the day. LOL

rentalguy1 · 01-07-2010, 09:32 PM

Pretty sure it was reported as a AK on the day it happened. I have one of the dreaded "assault" rifles. I was also trained by Uncle Sam in its use. I then perfected its use, again, thanks to Uncle Sam and his wacky adventures in the early 90's. I must scare the poop outta the liberals and progressives. I know I'd be scared if I were them...

Gene Seward · 01-07-2010, 10:55 PM

I use all of my guns that are legal for it to hunt. I have killed deer with my DPMS .308, and the Bushmaster .223 rifles, and have for years. They never mention that they are hunting rifles. I can see it now when they report someone killed x number of people with a hunting rifle or with a rimfire that is used for target only. NOT!!!!

LurpyGeek · 01-07-2010, 11:12 PM

I posted this in another thread today...

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rentalguy1 · 01-08-2010, 07:22 AM

Hey now....I was a journalist...

ARB · 01-08-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by LurpyGeek

I posted this in another thread today...

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You should send that to the networks!

Marlin · 01-08-2010, 10:01 AM

To the ;Ultra-Liberal nuts and the MSM, ANY GUN is an assault weapon; Likewise, any black long gun [rifle] is characterized as a MACHINE GUN.

There are no others in existence.....

graehaven · 01-08-2010, 10:13 AM

Unless it's capable of FULL AUTOMATIC FIRE, it's NOT an assault rifle. End of story.

There is no journalistic integrity anymore.

pinecone70 · 01-08-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by graehaven

There is no journalistic integrity anymore.

They have learned that scaring the public is more fun and profitable than accuracy.

bcj1755 · 01-08-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by graehaven

Unless it's capable of FULL AUTOMATIC FIRE, it's NOT an assault rifle. End of story.

There is no journalistic integrity anymore.

Well now, there you go confusing those intellectually superior liberal journalists with facts

If you do that too often, their heads might explode

Marlin T · 01-08-2010, 11:28 AM

Has anybody heard what he actually had?

bcj1755 · 01-08-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Marlin T

Has anybody heard what he actually had?

The .50BMG .357Sig 9mm .45ACP WaltherGlockColtHKSig AK-4700194576645/M-1650098897BFG-9000 that shoots 4 million .50BMG.357Sig9mm.45ACP explosive anti-aircraft rocket propelled bullets per second

LurpyGeek · 01-08-2010, 01:07 PM

Sorry, I don't really have anything important to add. The most detail I've been able to find said he had a pistol, a shotgun and an "assault rifle" with him.

Then there's this...

Lotsdragon · 01-08-2010, 02:56 PM

The original story was it was a "full automatic rifle" I just came unglued. Do they not know what it takes own such a weapon? I just cringe when I hear these stories on the news. Each one takes us a little closer to the precipice.
Was watching a "cop drama" on TV the other night and a gal showed a bullet hole and said yes that is a 38 hole. Gimme a break! I dont get it.

hogger129 · 01-08-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotsdragon

The original story was it was a "full automatic rifle" I just came unglued. Do they not know what it takes own such a weapon? I just cringe when I hear these stories on the news. Each one takes us a little closer to the precipice.
Was watching a "cop drama" on TV the other night and a gal showed a bullet hole and said yes that is a 38 hole. Gimme a break! I dont get it.

I would bet he didn't obtain the weapon legally. I would like to know how many people that used fully-automatic weapons in crimes obtain them legally. I wouldn't be surprised if the number was zero.

I don't think anyone goes through all the hoops to own such a weapon and then just suddenly goes off the deep end.

Gene Seward · 01-08-2010, 08:57 PM

Also every AR shown on tv shows it to be full auto.. Again, give me a break. They also show some nut that shoots 500 yards and makes a head shot on a running target. I guess there are people out there that believe that crap, buuuuuuut.

Terry_P · 01-08-2010, 09:28 PM

I saw a local TV reporter describe a 5 shot revolver as a weapon of mass destruction. I sent them an e-mail expressing my displeasure with their sensationalism and laid into them pretty well. I must have been one of many as the station started to clean up their act and several years later actually aren't bad.

Relative to the St Louis shooting it won't be long before these bozo's are trying to implement an AWB with many of the retiring politicans carrying the ball. I wonder if they will try to get it done without a formal vote?

01-07-2010, 05:28 PM	#1
Gene Seward V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Batesville, Arkansas Posts: 477	"Assault" weapons AGAIN In the news about the shooting in St. Louis the news stated that the man was armed with an "assault" weapon and a handgun. They didn't even tell what type guns!!!! Is every gun in the world that is used in a bad way an assault gun or what? I hope that it is found out to be a single shot .22 or 410shotgun. It just makes my butt draw up everytime the news or anyone else uses the "assault" word. Now on with other news of the day. LOL -->

01-07-2010, 09:32 PM	#2
rentalguy1 Former Guest Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The mountains of NE TN. Posts: 884	Re: "Assault" weapons AGAIN Pretty sure it was reported as a AK on the day it happened. I have one of the dreaded "assault" rifles. I was also trained by Uncle Sam in its use. I then perfected its use, again, thanks to Uncle Sam and his wacky adventures in the early 90's. I must scare the poop outta the liberals and progressives. I know I'd be scared if I were them...

01-07-2010, 10:55 PM	#3
Gene Seward V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Batesville, Arkansas Posts: 477	Re: "Assault" weapons AGAIN I use all of my guns that are legal for it to hunt. I have killed deer with my DPMS .308, and the Bushmaster .223 rifles, and have for years. They never mention that they are hunting rifles. I can see it now when they report someone killed x number of people with a hunting rifle or with a rimfire that is used for target only. NOT!!!!

01-07-2010, 11:12 PM	#4
LurpyGeek Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UT Posts: 1,436	Re: "Assault" weapons AGAIN I posted this in another thread today... . Attached Images __________________ Knowing is half the battle... Of course, the other half is violence.

01-08-2010, 07:22 AM	#5
rentalguy1 Former Guest Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The mountains of NE TN. Posts: 884	Re: "Assault" weapons AGAIN Hey now....I was a journalist...

01-08-2010, 10:01 AM	#7
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: "Assault" weapons AGAIN To the ;Ultra-Liberal nuts and the MSM, ANY GUN is an assault weapon; Likewise, any black long gun [rifle] is characterized as a MACHINE GUN. There are no others in existence..... __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

01-08-2010, 10:13 AM	#8
graehaven Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,853	Re: "Assault" weapons AGAIN Unless it's capable of FULL AUTOMATIC FIRE, it's NOT an assault rifle. End of story. There is no journalistic integrity anymore. __________________ The beauty of the second amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it." - Thomas Jefferson RESISTANCE IS FEUDAL... PREPARE TO SERVE.

01-08-2010, 11:28 AM	#11
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: "Assault" weapons AGAIN Has anybody heard what he actually had? __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<<

01-08-2010, 01:07 PM	#13
LurpyGeek Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UT Posts: 1,436	Re: "Assault" weapons AGAIN Sorry, I don't really have anything important to add. The most detail I've been able to find said he had a pistol, a shotgun and an "assault rifle" with him. Then there's this... Attached Images __________________ Knowing is half the battle... Of course, the other half is violence.

01-08-2010, 02:56 PM	#14
Lotsdragon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Potosi, Mo Posts: 813	Re: "Assault" weapons AGAIN The original story was it was a "full automatic rifle" I just came unglued. Do they not know what it takes own such a weapon? I just cringe when I hear these stories on the news. Each one takes us a little closer to the precipice. Was watching a "cop drama" on TV the other night and a gal showed a bullet hole and said yes that is a 38 hole. Gimme a break! I dont get it. __________________ "First comes smiles,then lies.Last is gunfire" Roland Deschain

01-08-2010, 08:57 PM	#16
Gene Seward V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Batesville, Arkansas Posts: 477	Re: "Assault" weapons AGAIN Also every AR shown on tv shows it to be full auto.. Again, give me a break. They also show some nut that shoots 500 yards and makes a head shot on a running target. I guess there are people out there that believe that crap, buuuuuuut.

01-08-2010, 09:28 PM	#17
Terry_P Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2,513	Re: "Assault" weapons AGAIN I saw a local TV reporter describe a 5 shot revolver as a weapon of mass destruction. I sent them an e-mail expressing my displeasure with their sensationalism and laid into them pretty well. I must have been one of many as the station started to clean up their act and several years later actually aren't bad. Relative to the St Louis shooting it won't be long before these bozo's are trying to implement an AWB with many of the retiring politicans carrying the ball. I wonder if they will try to get it done without a formal vote? __________________ NRA and NAHC Life "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms." -Aristotle