That's funny, since an AR15 is 100% customizable you'd be shocked how different you can make it look based on your design and parts.
So you'd say a Winchester 300 looks "Like a sniper rifle"? :lmao:
See here in America we have hunters training were you learn about guns.
Assuming an AR15 is a hard to shoot weapon? Again wrong. It's very simple to load, aim, and fire - quite a bit like a semi auto pistol
Less damage? Nope sorry.
.45 pistol round with 230 grains going 875 fps is going to cause major internal damage. If you hit something on a body, you've likely stopped the threat. The .45 will transfer 100% of it's energy upon impact, where the .223 will pass through and lose energy elsewhere, making it less effective.
The 45 would enter and exit larger and cause far more internal disruption staying the in body. The 223 or even 308 would enter cleaner and exit cleaner because of its velocity.
Another attempt to divert the real crux of the matter.
Have you seen the pics of this kid?
Can you imagine a scrawny kid like that with very little shooting experience being able to shoot off over 90 rounds accurately with a .45?
Still doesn't change the subject though SOMETHING NEEDS to be done.
Since when does age have anything to do with how fast someone can reload a weapon? How is it that you are such an expert at summing up that kid's shooting abilities?
You obviously don't understand the workings of the AR. These guys have explained quite well. Admit you don't get it and bow out. Have you ever even fired one of these weapons?
I will say it again. You are not even a U.S. citizen and you dont live here, so what is your deal? I'm sure you think you are making some good points, but your points have huge holes in them. Then you have the audacity to question the guys that obvoiusly get it.
Since most everyone on this thread knows each other, your accusations of insanity and ridiculousness aren't going to hold much weight here. It is quite obvious the direction in which those terms should be directed.
Who said anything about age?
I'm not going to give a run down of my work history and experience with firearms as it makes absolutely no difference.
If this kid hadn't been able to get hold of a semi automatic assault rifle type weapon (better?) more of those kids would have been going home that night.
With regards to insanity as Albert Einstein said
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
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I know several that I shot with regularly. This is a guy who shoots in the same IDPA class at STL Benchrest that I do. He is shooting in the CDP class, with a 1911 in 45ACP. This is not what is considered as a "high capacity" pistol.
2011 Missouri State IDPA Match - Jeff Meyers - YouTube
Wrong. Typical 5.56 round is 62gr. Typical 45ACP round is 230gr. Couple the larger mass with the expanding capability of a hollow point. The 45ACP produces MUCH more devastating results.
Mandatory gun safety training from about 6th grade to graduation.
Automatic death penalty for any crime committed with firearm.
From the reports i've read so far though, this kid was NOT a regular shooter, the reports say he accompanied his Mum to the range a few times but it does not seem as though he was experienced or as adapt at shooting as your mate.
Being a stocky bloke that's fired .45's i would sooner have a scrawny inexperienced kit shoot at me with a .45 than a AR15.
I'd like to know how many massacres it take before anything actually gets done, and I'm not implying the answer is gun control.
I'd also like to know where the line is between your right to be safe and free and your right to walk around armed. If I lived in a state of paranoia where I needed to pack a gun everywhere I go just to feel safe, I probably would have gone full crazy a long time ago.
A possible problem would be when the police finally do show up and everyone is armed, who is the threat? I'm pretty sure they'd be taking aim at anyone holding a gun.
This is exactly how i feel.
There is no logical reason why guns can't be locked in safes when not in use.
There is no logical reason to have a AR15 other than "i want it" yes you might be able to hunt with it, there are better rifles out there for hunting though.
So really it boils down to selfishness.
I will not allow any more rules and regulations to be enforced on guns because i don't want them.
There HAS to be a compromise otherwise this is going to continue to happen year in year out.
