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Originally Posted by Sandtrap328
An NRA sponsored bill in in Congress that would legalize gun silencers.
Why?
The NRA says it is important to protect the hearing of hunters. Get real, folks! If a hunter wants his hearing protected for the times he goes hunting, buy ear plugs. Lots cheaper!
Silencers would protect domestic abusers and criminals. Prime example is the Villager who shot 32 rounds of ammunition through a neighbor's front door several months ago. Other neighbors heard the shots and called police. If a silencer was used, chances are that no one would have heard a thing and that nut case would not be in jail.
Okay, let's get an honest discussion going here with no political or name calling as to WHY silencers should or should not be legal.
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I'm actually surprised that the NRA couldn't come up with a better excuse...than supposedly worrying about shooters hearing.
Pretty lame, unoriginal and a transparent attempt at misdirection...if you ask me.
The only reason I can see for supporting this legislation, is to keep sliding down that slippery slope...until there are no restrictions on firearms (or other things like mortars/rocket launchers/flame throwers/etc).
While I own and shoot myself, I am constantly amazed (and concerned) at the glazed look I see in the eyes of some of my friends and acquaintances...when they start talking about their guns.
I personally save that kind of passion and love for my children/grandchildren/relatives...not something designed to kill.
The fact that so many call the capability to shoot full auto as the
"happy switch"...pretty much explains it all.
The NRA’s last tweet tells you everything you need to know about what’s wrong with American gun laws – ThinkProgress
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"Literally, this is the same rifle that the military gets without the full auto happy switch. That's fantastic!"
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