And this would've, could've, should've, can be, scenarios is just that. Each real life event when analyzed has different twists to it ... just look at all the mass shootings in the last 30 years.
The "good guy with a gun" mindset is not the answer....what happened in Buffalo proves that. If the Homeland Security jockeys spent more time on these race war advocating websites (regardless of race, creed or color) instead of how many folk support Code Pink ... if the politicians that mouth variations of "white replacement" and such bilge are called out for what they are, things might bet better.
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.
George Orwell
You need to get off this faux panic BS that the old NRA and gun manufacturers has been shoveling for years. The Bushmaster, the AR-15....weapons on the old 1994 AWB list that the GOP voted against reinstating in 2004. Even when that list was in effect, you had a PLETHORA of handguns, rifles, semi-automatics available to the general public...any purchases prior to the ban could be kept. So spare me this "depriving of freedoms" bullshit. You can't have a military issue weapon, you can't mount a WW2 .50 caliber on your garage. But you sure as hell kill someone dead with a .38 revolver or hunt efficiently with a bolt-action hunting rifle. A matter of fact, a matter of reality. This "I want it so I should have it" attitude is childish...with the possible deadly results.
Your comparison to illegal drug use is absurd. Apples and oranges.
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.
George Orwell
C'mon Dutch, don't go silly on me. The chronology of the posts shows that I stated previously that gun control was not solely about banning guns, as you insisted. I logically and factually proved otherwise.
Your last sentence is pure smoke screen.....a personal accusation based solely on your opinion. You do this dodge instead of just conceding a point, which in this case AGREES with you in part. Your hang up about guns is just that, a hang up that to date has not be proven out despite decades of rhetoric from NRA/gun manufacturing flunkies.
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.
George Orwell
Transporting a weapon isn't a problem. Is brandishing against the law in all states? Why do I see militia members parading around with them all the time?
I'm not a hunter. I'm a fisheman. But I do see a lot of commentary by hunters, about those who would need high capacity magazines for hunting.
Once in a while you get shown the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right.
You want to charge the "militia members" for transporting or carrying a firearm but not the grandpa leaving Walmart with a rifle? I'm not a lawyer but that seems difficult to put into writing.
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/res...s/brandishing/
Brandishing is defined by Merriam-Webster as to shake or wave (something such as a weapon) menacingly or exhibit in an ostentatious or aggressive manner. In most states, “brandishing” is not a legally defined term. In fact, only five states (Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Virginia and West Virginia) currently have laws on the books that directly reference brandishing. When it comes to concealed carry, many states have their own definitions and may refer to brandishing as “Defensive Display,” “Improper Exhibition of a Weapon” or “Unlawful Display.” Actions from resting your hand on the grip of your pistol or knife or sweeping your cover garment aside to expose your concealed carry weapon may be considered brandishing.
It is important to understand that the lack of a formal legal definition of brandishing does not mean that brandishing a firearm, whether accidentally or with the intention of intimidating, will not result in criminal charges. Brandishing a firearm may fall under other state laws, such as aggravated assault, assault with a deadly weapon, improper use of a firearm, menacing, intimidating or disorderly conduct. Criminal legal consequences may vary from misdemeanor citations to felony charges based on the state or jurisdiction that you are in and the specifics of your particular incident. Depending on your state, additional penalties may incur if your brandishing incident occurs in the presence of a law enforcement officer, public official or emergency medical responder.
"Hatred is a failure of imagination" - Graham Greene, "The Power and the Glory"
"Hatred is a failure of imagination" - Graham Greene, "The Power and the Glory"
Once in a while you get shown the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right.
Now you're just being a silly child with this insipid stubbornness. Post #219,223, 266, 273, 275 puts the kibosh on this move of yours. As I always say, the chronology of the posts will always prove out the truth.
If you've got nothing else but a new version of the SOS in this vein, I'm done and will move on with your last word.
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.
George Orwell
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