BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jomar]

Minnesota is prime hunting.

Jesus, really? True colors it is then.

 

[icanhelp1]

Jesus, really? True colors it is then.

How strict is strict enough? Your boy Waltz didn't have strict enough gun laws?

 

[Bn2f]

How strict is strict enough? Your boy Waltz didn't have strict enough gun laws?

I want gun restrictions equal to those imposed at trump rallies and NRA conventions.

 

[jomar]

How strict is strict enough? Your boy Waltz didn't have strict enough gun laws?

Deflecting from your astonishingly cruel and insensitive comment doesn’t hide the fact that republicans block or undo even reasonable gun reform.

 

[MusicForTheDeaf]

Deflecting from your astonishingly cruel and insensitive comment doesn’t hide the fact that republicans block or undo even reasonable gun reform.

The AR-15 is too powerful and dangerous to be allowed into the hands of civilians.

 

[Bray123]

Fully automatic weapons are illegal for civilians unless you have a special license from ATF. Educate yourself

Trump removed the ban on bump stocks, deliberately allowing people to fire inaccurate bursts. He also killed the prospective ban on insane people having guns.

Trump wants insane people to fire their guns indiscriminately into crowds.

 

[icanhelp1]

Deflecting from your astonishingly cruel and insensitive comment doesn’t hide the fact that republicans block or undo even reasonable gun reform.

Facts can be cruel but facts just the same. My point is, as compared to other states Minnesota’s gun laws and regulations are just fine. What’s reasonable reform? There are millions of AR-15s in the general populace, do you suggest confiscating all of them. I would suggest directing our efforts towards mental health. In big sky country an AR-15 is nothing more than a varmint rifle.

When I was younger we never had these mass school shootings, everyone had guns, even brought them to school during hunting season, something else is rotting our society and it’s not guns. The more pressure government puts on eliminating guns I assure you the more resistance the government will receive.

 

[icanhelp1]

Trump removed the ban on bump stocks, deliberately allowing people to fire inaccurate bursts. He also killed the prospective ban on insane people having guns.

Trump wants insane people to fire their guns indiscriminately into crowds.

Libelous rant there! Maybe Trump will sue your ass!

 

[Rebel5soul]

Libelous rant there! Maybe Trump will sue your ass!

Adolescents say the damnedest things.

 

[jomar]

Facts can be cruel but facts just the same. My point is, as compared to other states Minnesota’s gun laws and regulations are just fine. What’s reasonable reform? There are millions of AR-15s in the general populace, do you suggest confiscating all of them. I would suggest directing our efforts towards mental health. In big sky country an AR-15 is nothing more than a varmint rifle.

When I was younger we never had these mass school shootings, everyone had guns, even brought them to school during hunting season, something else is rotting our society and it’s not guns. The more pressure government puts on eliminating guns I assure you the more resistance the government will receive.

I asked Google AI this question:

“why does us have more mass shootings than other countries

The disproportionately high rate of mass shootings in the U.S. compared to other countries is a complex issue driven by a combination of a unique gun culture, weak gun control laws, and socioeconomic factors.

Unique gun culture and high gun ownership
The U.S. has a gun culture with historical roots in frontier life and the Second Amendment to the Constitution, which enshrines the right to bear arms.

• The U.S. has an extremely high rate of gun ownership, with 120.5 firearms for every 100 residents—far surpassing all other countries. In contrast, countries like Canada and Australia have much lower rates of ownership per capita.
• A majority of American gun owners own multiple firearms, and many believe that gun ownership is essential for personal freedom.
• Studies have also shown a link between a large number of civilian-owned guns and higher firearm homicide and suicide rates.

Weak gun control laws
Compared to other developed nations, the U.S. has significantly weaker gun laws, which makes it easier to acquire firearms.

• Permit and registry requirements: The U.S. lacks a national firearm registry to monitor gun ownership, and many states have highly permissive gun laws. This contrasts with countries like Switzerland, where citizens can own many firearms but still have to obtain permits for certain weapons and submit documentation.
• Response to mass shootings: In countries such as New Zealand, Australia, and the UK, mass shootings have often led to the swift tightening of gun laws. For example, New Zealand banned military-style semi-automatics less than a month after a 2019 attack. In the U.S., political gridlock often prevents significant gun control reform.
• Background checks: While federal law requires licensed dealers to perform background checks, private gun sales and transfers often do not have this requirement. This creates loopholes that can allow prohibited individuals to acquire firearms.

Socioeconomic and cultural risk factors
Research suggests that broader societal issues may contribute to the prevalence of gun violence.

• Socioeconomic inequality: High rates of poverty and income inequality are linked to increased gun violence. Studies indicate that gun-related homicides are higher in counties with greater economic disadvantage.
• Exposure to violence: Growing up exposed to family or community violence increases the risk of later involvement in gun violence.
• Distrust of law enforcement: In some communities, a history of discrimination and lack of trust in police lead people to feel less safe and more likely to carry a gun for protection.
• Misconceptions about mental illness: While mental health is a factor in some cases, most people with mental illness are not violent. Media portrayals often overemphasize this link, which can distract from the more complex root causes of gun violence and contribute to stigma.“

So if, as you say @icanhelp1, access to guns is not a factor what is the problem and what do you propose as a solution?

 

[icanhelp1]

I asked Google AI this question:

“why does us have more mass shootings than other countries

The disproportionately high rate of mass shootings in the U.S. compared to other countries is a complex issue driven by a combination of a unique gun culture, weak gun control laws, and socioeconomic factors.

Unique gun culture and high gun ownership
The U.S. has a gun culture with historical roots in frontier life and the Second Amendment to the Constitution, which enshrines the right to bear arms.

• The U.S. has an extremely high rate of gun ownership, with 120.5 firearms for every 100 residents—far surpassing all other countries. In contrast, countries like Canada and Australia have much lower rates of ownership per capita.
• A majority of American gun owners own multiple firearms, and many believe that gun ownership is essential for personal freedom.
• Studies have also shown a link between a large number of civilian-owned guns and higher firearm homicide and suicide rates.

Weak gun control laws
Compared to other developed nations, the U.S. has significantly weaker gun laws, which makes it easier to acquire firearms.

• Permit and registry requirements: The U.S. lacks a national firearm registry to monitor gun ownership, and many states have highly permissive gun laws. This contrasts with countries like Switzerland, where citizens can own many firearms but still have to obtain permits for certain weapons and submit documentation.
• Response to mass shootings: In countries such as New Zealand, Australia, and the UK, mass shootings have often led to the swift tightening of gun laws. For example, New Zealand banned military-style semi-automatics less than a month after a 2019 attack. In the U.S., political gridlock often prevents significant gun control reform.
• Background checks: While federal law requires licensed dealers to perform background checks, private gun sales and transfers often do not have this requirement. This creates loopholes that can allow prohibited individuals to acquire firearms.

Socioeconomic and cultural risk factors
Research suggests that broader societal issues may contribute to the prevalence of gun violence.

• Socioeconomic inequality: High rates of poverty and income inequality are linked to increased gun violence. Studies indicate that gun-related homicides are higher in counties with greater economic disadvantage.
• Exposure to violence: Growing up exposed to family or community violence increases the risk of later involvement in gun violence.
• Distrust of law enforcement: In some communities, a history of discrimination and lack of trust in police lead people to feel less safe and more likely to carry a gun for protection.
• Misconceptions about mental illness: While mental health is a factor in some cases, most people with mental illness are not violent. Media portrayals often overemphasize this link, which can distract from the more complex root causes of gun violence and contribute to stigma.“

So if, as you say @icanhelp1, access to guns is not a factor what is the problem and what do you propose as a solution?

How would ownership and permit registries have stopped the Ascension church shooting. How many violent gun incidents are attributed to illegal possession of firearms as apposed to legal possession? Most legal gun owners follow the law. I agree there is a cultural rot in this country. Intellectuals normalizing abnormal behavior is a starting point. Rebuilding the nuclear family, two parent families is a start. Parental responsibility is a start, that mom must have known something was up with her son before the shooting took place. Adhering to the Ten Commandments regardless of what religious sect you choose to belong to. Restrictions on juvenile access to the internet. Normalizing face to face human interactions again, get off the cell phone. One positive step is locking up cell phones in schools is a great step forward, can’t believe it’s taken so long in some schools. Hardening our schools is absolutely essential. There should be law enforcement assigned to all schools and church services while in session.

Enforcement of truancy laws, make sure your children are where they’re supposed to be, especially if they belong in school.

Enforce the laws already on the books.

 

[lovecraft68]

Right after you ban trans maniacs

 

[Bray123]

Enforcement of truancy laws, make sure your children are where they’re supposed to be, especially if they belong in school.

Tell that to the families of those dead children.

 

[MusicForTheDeaf]

The AR-15 is TOO POWERFUL AND DANGEROUS to be allowed into the hands of civilians!

If we don't let civilians own chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons, then why should we let civilians own AR-15 rifles?

 

[Pad_Foot]

So? What happens when some yahoos bring their AR to scare off bears in a big camp ground at 2:00am then 2:30am?

Nothing good

Fucking pansies!! Don’t go out into wilds if a black or brown bear scares you

Kodiak… Polar… everyone is armed maybe(?) but not with fucking AR’s

 

[MusicForTheDeaf]

This is an ASSAULT WEAPON with a 30 CLIP MAGAZINE!!!!!!!

 

[jomar]

How would ownership and permit registries have stopped the Ascension church shooting. How many violent gun incidents are attributed to illegal possession of firearms as apposed to legal possession? Most legal gun owners follow the law. I agree there is a cultural rot in this country. Intellectuals normalizing abnormal behavior is a starting point. Rebuilding the nuclear family, two parent families is a start. Parental responsibility is a start, that mom must have known something was up with her son before the shooting took place. Adhering to the Ten Commandments regardless of what religious sect you choose to belong to. Restrictions on juvenile access to the internet. Normalizing face to face human interactions again, get off the cell phone. One positive step is locking up cell phones in schools is a great step forward, can’t believe it’s taken so long in some schools.

Some of this is good, of course.

Hardening our schools is absolutely essential.

Here we are at the crossroads of wanting safety for people in schools, churches, nightclubs and concerts in Vegas and republicans refusal to do anything about easy access to weapons much less acknowledge it’s a factor a la your opening sentences.

There should be law enforcement assigned to all schools and church services while in session.

Sadly, perhaps that could have been a consideration if trump hadn’t withheld billions of dollars meant for law enforcement.

Enforce the laws already on the books.

I agree.