Shooting in El Paso

[1972 Grad]

Is that someone's plan or just your irrational fear talking?

I have no irrational fear. I am sure that there are some people who would love to take up every firearm in the country.

 

[InVOLuntary]

how many would have been killed with a bomb?

168 were killed in a blink of an eye. In Oklahoma City using a rented truck, fertilizer and diesel fuel.

Oklahoma City bombing - Wikipedia

 

[Rifleman]

how many would have been killed with a bomb?

With a bomb I can buy pre-assembled at a sporting goods store?

Zero.

 

[joevol33]

Trump has really leaned into white nationalism, and it feels like he was content to push the envelope until people rightfully freaked out about the "Send her back!" chant.

At this point, I think people who don't want to be viewed as a racist should distance themselves from Trump.

I don't think Presidents just push policy. I think they set the tone for our culture...and I think it's easy to see how hostile language from a President can bring out the crazies. White terrorism has become a real problem under Trump, and I think his language plays a role.

To be fair, you didn't at any point notice all the black riots under Obama? So by your logic, he's to blame. I mean burning towns, blocking roads, shooting cops. If trump brought out the crazy whites, then how do you not blame Obama for bringing out the crazy blacks? Fair is fair.

 

[Mick]

Can I get those components off the shelf?

Good point. weapons designed for mass killings should be regulated.

 

[joevol33]

With a bomb I can buy pre-assembled at a sporting goods store?

Zero.

How about one like used in the boston marathon? Oh wait, that wasnt a white guy or gun, so it doesn't matter, right?

 

[Rifleman]

168 were killed in a blink of an eye. In Oklahoma City using a rented truck, fertilizer and diesel fuel.

Oklahoma City bombing - Wikipedia

And now the U.S. tightly regulates the sale of ammonium nitrate.

 

[ClearwaterVol]

If that works for you fine but most people that have lots of ammo aren't actually doing it for the sake of Walking Dead standoffs. When the price is right you stock up to have for later when prices/availability may not be as favorable. If stored correctly ammo can last a long time. You have any idea how many people wished they'd had half a million rounds (or more) of cheaply purchased .22LR not that long ago?

Good enough point. I bitch about prices, but generally I just continue to pay.

 

[1972 Grad]

Maybe you were reading too fast. Something like that was the "unless". I've done quick trips to take some chronograph readings as well. Otherwise you're right.

I was joking.

 

[hog88]

Trump has really leaned into white nationalism, and it feels like he was content to push the envelope until people rightfully freaked out about the "Send her back!" chant.

At this point, I think people who don't want to be viewed as a racist should distance themselves from Trump.

I don't think Presidents just push policy. I think they set the tone for our culture...and I think it's easy to see how hostile language from a President can bring out the crazies. White terrorism has become a real problem under Trump, and I think his language plays a role.

It's a good thing almost no one cares what you think.

 

[0nelilreb]

Good point. weapons designed for mass killings should be regulated.

Who gets to determine which ones are designed for mass killings ?

 

[hog88]

With a bomb I can buy pre-assembled at a sporting goods store?

Zero.

No but you can buy all the components needed without a single background check.

 

[Bjorn_Yesterday]

It's a good thing almost no one cares what you think.

Lol Nancy, how many responses have I gotten in this thread? Put the claws away...

 

[hog88]

Good point. weapons designed for mass killings should be regulated.

Advocating background checks for diesel fuel and fertilizer now?

 

[hog88]

And now the U.S. tightly regulates the sale of ammonium nitrate.

We do?

 

[hndog609]

I was joking.

Ah, no worries. Overall point remains. If you go to the trouble to make it to the range there's little point in not actually burning through some ammo. (including, as you say, just for fun)

 

[DancingOutlaw]

Trump has really leaned into white nationalism, and it feels like he was content to push the envelope until people rightfully freaked out about the "Send her back!" chant.

At this point, I think people who don't want to be viewed as a racist should distance themselves from Trump.

I don't think Presidents just push policy. I think they set the tone for our culture...and I think it's easy to see how hostile language from a President can bring out the crazies. White terrorism has become a real problem under Trump, and I think his language plays a role.

At this point, why? You’re a racist whether you support Trump or not, so why distance yourself from anything?

 

[Boston Vol]

Question, and I apologize in advance if it’s already been asked, but I’m not going to read through 54 pages of nonsense, but after we ban all of the scary looking guns and these mass shootings keep happening at the same rate and with the same amount of devastation, which they most certainly will, what’s the plan going to be then?

 

[37L1]

And now the U.S. tightly regulates the sale of ammonium nitrate.

Ammonium nitrate sold by ton as U.S. regulation is stymied | News | Dallas News

 

[0nelilreb]

And now the U.S. tightly regulates the sale of ammonium nitrate.

Lol no they don’t

 

[Hoosier_Vol]

Question, and I apologize in advance if it’s already been asked, but I’m not going to read through 54 pages of nonsense, but after we ban all of the scary looking guns and these mass shootings keep happening at the same rate and with the same amount of devastation, which they most certainly will, what’s the plan going to be then?

We ban humans

 

[MG1968]

Question, and I apologize in advance if it’s already been asked, but I’m not going to read through 54 pages of nonsense, but after we ban all of the scary looking guns and these mass shootings keep happening at the same rate and with the same amount of devastation, which they most certainly will, what’s the plan going to be then?

Ban everything except single shot derringer-type pistols and bolt action rifles.

 

[VolStrom]

Question, and I apologize in advance if it’s already been asked, but I’m not going to read through 54 pages of nonsense, but after we ban all of the scary looking guns and these mass shootings keep happening at the same rate and with the same amount of devastation, which they most certainly will, what’s the plan going to be then?

Become Great Britain and ban kitchen knives.

 

[Mick]

Advocating background checks for diesel fuel and fertilizer now?

No just firecracker hog. lol. Sounds like you're arguing for bombs or just building a strawman.

 

[InVOLuntary]

And now the U.S. tightly regulates the sale of ammonium nitrate.

I can go to Lowe's right now and get 20 bags. Then run across the street to home depot and buy 20-30 more. Then I can to the co-op and buy 40-50. Then to another co-op and then to Rural King then to Tractor Supply then to..... Bad people will find away to do bad things. Focus on the problem not the tool they use. You might actually make a difference. Chasing your tail by going after guns will accomplish nothing.