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I saw a video thought was interesting. It was on MSNBC yesterday. I found it today on Google. Man destroys AR-15. Look closely, he doesn't destroy it. he only shortened the barrel. That makes it an unregistered short barreled rifle subject to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He did not destroy the receiver (which is the serial numbered part. Would be interesting if anyone in authority saw it and contacted the individual.
 
Seems like the discussion about the FBI seemingly dropping the ball has been replaced by coverage of the students.
 
Could be he was just planning a barrel / foreguard upgrade. Though I wonder what kinda muzzle flash, range, and accuracy that microbarrel AR-15 would have.
I know I sure would feel better if I sent the US Treasury ONE US dollar to offset the US Debt. He should pat himself on the back on Youtube more.....
 
Machinegunner said:
I saw a video thought was interesting. It was on MSNBC yesterday. I found it today on Google. Man destroys AR-15. Look closely, he doesn't destroy it. he only shortened the barrel. That makes it an unregistered short barreled rifle subject to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He did not destroy the receiver (which is the serial numbered part. Would be interesting if anyone in authority saw it and contacted the individual.
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I think there is a point to his story that nobody wants to acknowledge
 
It is just a rifle, just like any other semi-automatic rifle. It is used for hunting, target shooting, and competitive shooting. It doesn't have a mind of its own. Probably the most popular rifle in the US.
 
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On a side note:

I think it was msnbc that said the AR-15 is an assault rifle ( it isn't) because the AR stands for Assault Rifle -------- It does NOT.

Armalite Research ( spelling?) is the name of the company ( and designer --Casey Stoner) Shows how stupid and non-journalistic some of the talking heads are. They also call it a high-power rifle. Well barely- A 30-06, a .308, even a 30-30 ( and many other larger caliber) are high powered rifles. The original stoner design was a .308 caliber, but the military wanted a higher ammo capacity.

Please--- let the flaming begin::shocked:

Lew L
 
SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN said:
i don't own a gun or rifle but i was wondering what is the purpose of an ar15, what is it made to do?
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May I offer an opinion? I think the AR-15 and other similarly designed semi-automatic rifles are supposed to appeal to buyers who want the intimidating appearance of a real assault weapon. As Lew pointed out it's more of a marketing gimmick than anything else.
 
I find it interesting that some of defining factors of a so called "assault rifle" are the black plastic stock, flash suppressor, pistol grip and the ability to carry a bayonet.
 
SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN said:
i don't own a gun or rifle but i was wondering what is the purpose of an ar15, what is it made to do?
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I don't own an AR-15----- BUT a semi-auto, .223 caliber, wooden stock, leather sling,5 round hunting magazine,Leupold scope , ect. I use it for plunking, target shooting, ---- fun activities.

If I wanted to I could make it make it look like an Armelite Research (Spelling?) model 15 or many of the millions of copies that is the most popular American sporting rifle.

Not sure if I want to take the bait about what a rifle is made to do. But ------- most killings are done by hand guns. ( FBI crime statistics)

Lew L
 
UtahPete said:
May I offer an opinion? I think the AR-15 and other similarly designed semi-automatic rifles are supposed to appeal to buyers who want the intimidating appearance of a real assault weapon. As Lew pointed out it's more of a marketing gimmick than anything else.
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Oh! I guess you mean something like a Remington 742...

Or perhaps a Winchester 100

Functionally: all three of these rifles are identical, and you can in no way distinguish between them, until you get into physical appearances of them...


Which is NOT a valid way to find a difference! nojoke
 
How many are killed by alcohol (directly or indirectly) or motor vehicles ?? Bet that number would scare you.
 
Bayonet???

Saluda said:
I find it interesting that some of defining factors of a so called "assault rifle" are the black plastic stock, flash suppressor, pistol grip and the ability to carry a bayonet.
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There are more hens teeth than AR-15's ( and the like) that have a bayonet lug.nojoke---- well a bit of a joke:joke:.



While in the Army I modified some M-14's to full auto ( Very easy to do with the ONE correct part). It had a bayonet lug but no black plastic nor pistol grip. I would call it an assault rifle. It was impossible to keep on target in full auto selection mode. But a good one ( and good marksman)could hit the target at 600 yards with open sights. Don't ask me how I know this.

Lew L
 
Kind'a...............

UtahPete said:
May I offer an opinion? I think the AR-15 and other similarly designed semi-automatic rifles are supposed to appeal to buyers who want the intimidating appearance of a real assault weapon. As Lew pointed out it's more of a marketing gimmick than anything else.
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Yea, it's like the young family guy who owns a mini van for obvious reasons, but yearns for the day when he can own a hell cat. And by the way, there are already those out there who think hell cats should be illegal to own.
 
2dogs said:
Yea, it's like the young family guy who owns a mini van for obvious reasons, but yearns for the day when he can own a hell cat. And by the way, there are already those out there who think hell cats should be illegal to own.
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They probably all drive hybrids... :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: :joke::joke::joke::joke::joke::joke::joke:
Forget the Hellcats: find yourself a new Demon... :bowdown:
 
:barf::barf:Yup! Everyone destroy their guns to solve the problem.

Didn't they try something like that with the book burnings back when the Nazis were in power?

It is so blatent lately that I want to just :barf:

And, I might add that I am not impressed with 15 year olds trying to tell us how to run the country. Start paying taxes like the rest of us first. Also just wondering...who is paying for those charter busses?

Done. Three public service announcements in one post.
 
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:barf::barf:Yup! Everyone destroy their guns to solve the problem. Didn't they try that with the book burnings back when the Nazis were in power?

It is so blatent lately that I want to just :barf:

And, I might add that I am not to impressed with 15 year olds trying to tell us how to run the country. Start paying taxes like the rest of us first.

Done. Three public service announcements in one post.
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Yes, this too!:agree: Mac:doorag:
 
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