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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725
2nd Amendment says right to a well armed militia and not the individual's right to own military style weapons.
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So, it is your contention that modern sporting rifles are to be considered "military style" weapons? Just as a point of reference, a single shot musket was once a "military style" weapon; as were single action revolvers, pump action shotguns, bolt action rifles, and just about every other firearm type in existence. Do you really want to open that can of worms?
Also, are you aware that more homicides are committed in the US each year with blunt objects than rifles of
any type? This includes things like hammers, tire irons, and yes...even golf clubs. The taking of a human life
by any means is horrific and tragic. But, we cannot go about banning inanimate objects simply because they were used to facilitate a crime. A fully loaded weapon can be laid upon a table and left there for a hundred years, and it will not hurt anyone until it is manipulated by a human being. Would you favor confiscation of your favorite Ping irons just because some fool used a 9-iron to kill his neighbor?
As is normal, this topic has deviated from its original premise. The issue of gun control is a hot button topic that will never be settled on this forum, but it is far from "settled science."