Question on guns

**Mr.Badguy** · 01-01-2018, 12:57 PM

Why do you think fully automatic weapons have been used so infrequently in crimes in the US?

**cawacko** · 01-01-2018, 01:04 PM

I'm so ignorant on the basic definitions of guns that I don't know if this question is being asked facetiously or not

**countryboy** · 01-01-2018, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by cawacko

I'm so ignorant on the basic definitions of guns that I don't know if this question is being asked facetiously or not

It's a trick question. He's trying to say that because they are difficult to obtain, they are used infrequently in crimes. But this argument falls apart for semi automatic rifles, which are also used infrequently in crimes, yet are easily obtainable.

**Mr.Badguy** · 01-01-2018, 01:14 PM

That could come down to a simple matter of difficulty to conceal, perhaps even expense.

**Русский агент** · 01-01-2018, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Badguy

Aren't even most hand guns semi auto these days?

Are they?

Doesn't matter. The Second stands. There's nothing you can do about it.

**Nordberg** · 01-01-2018, 02:48 PM

Trick question. He wants to show you how "fully Automatic" is not just automatic and easily repeatable. It ignores that you can accomplish all the same carnage s without actually being fully automatic. I bet a Bump Stock attachment does not count either, because it is not fully automatic. Almost, but not quite. This is an old and tired ruse.

**domer76** · 01-01-2018, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by countryboy

It's a trick question. He's trying to say that because they are difficult to obtain, they are used infrequently in crimes. But this argument falls apart for semi automatic rifles, which are also used infrequently in crimes, yet are easily obtainable.

But doesn't fall apart for semi-auto pistols, does it?

**Flash** · 01-01-2018, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by God bless America

Are they?

Doesn't matter. The Second stands. There's nothing you can do about it.

The 2nd does not prevent regulation or even prohibition of automatic and semi-automatic weapons

**domer76** · 01-01-2018, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by Flash

The 2nd allows does not prevent regulation or even prohibition of automatic and semi-automatic weapons

That is correct.

**SmarterthanYou** · 01-01-2018, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by Flash

The 2nd does not prevent regulation or even prohibition of automatic and semi-automatic weapons

shall not be infringed, for the win. you're wrong.

**SmarterthanYou** · 01-01-2018, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by domer76

That is correct.

you are wrong, inalienable rights fuckstick.

**domer76** · 01-01-2018, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by SmarterthanYou

you are wrong, inalienable rights fuckstick.

Been down this road, ignoramus. “Infringed” is all over the place, idiot. Deal with it.

Constitutional cretin.

**countryboy** · 01-01-2018, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by Flash

The 2nd does not prevent regulation or even prohibition of automatic and semi-automatic weapons

Please show us where it reads that in the text.

**Tranquillus in Exile** · 01-01-2018, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by SmarterthanYou

shall not be infringed, for the win. you're wrong.

Are anti-tank missiles allowed?

**Flash** · 01-01-2018, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by countryboy

Please show us where it reads that in the text.

The Constitution does not make policy but gives the government power to do so. The Bill of Rights limits what the federal government (originally) can do. It does not specify regulations but allows the legislative body to do so. Regulations on assault weapons have been upheld--so the courts have determined those are legitimate.

Since the 2nd did not even apply to the states until 2010 the states could make any laws they choose (within state constitutional provisions).