If I were a liberal, I would take any action I could get and say that would -- ryno hoo 02/20/2018 7:21PM
Question for the gun control advocates: What is the minimum action you'd -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 1:41PM
One big problem I see, is many citizens and those in congress want -- HokieSignGuy 02/20/2018 5:19PM
Nothing stands on its own anymore or -- walkthecorner 02/20/2018 5:36PM
Thank you. ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 5:20PM
Actually, I consider this a good question. Gotta start somewhere, tho not -- WaxHoo 02/20/2018 5:04PM
That's not the right question. I would like to see an honest conversation -- WahooRQ 02/20/2018 3:05PM
Yep, hard to define a "minimum" action; many angles that need to be worked -- SPYCAV 02/20/2018 3:52PM
I'm just curious as to what it would take, at a minimum, for those -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 3:55PM
I have a few thoughts: -- hoolstoptheheels 02/20/2018 5:52PM
Perfectly legitimate question. ** -- HokieSignGuy 02/20/2018 5:15PM
Speaking of straw purchasers. Did you see the -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/20/2018 3:10PM
It's my question, so it is indeed the right question. As for your response -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 3:07PM
I demand regulation ** -- Quaker 02/20/2018 3:00PM
Such as? ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 3:03PM
As posted below; work off the model of the automobile -- Quaker 02/20/2018 3:24PM
This is how I feel it should eventually be. Responsible gun owners and -- HokieSignGuy 02/20/2018 5:22PM
Who would pay for the testing and licencing? Is it a problem if such -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 3:30PM
Tax payers and applicants for licenses -- Quaker 02/20/2018 3:46PM
I liken it to voter ID requirements. Such requirements, even when -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 3:49PM
Voting is a different model than my automobile model -- Quaker 02/20/2018 3:59PM
Voting and gun ownership are both 'rights' models whereas car licensing -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 4:02PM
Well regulated; its in the 2nd amendment; you don't seem to want to address -- Quaker 02/20/2018 4:16PM
"well regulated Militia". The term "well regulated" applies to the Militia -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 4:19PM
The whole amendment refers to the militia. ** -- VAGentleman05 02/20/2018 10:20PM
If that is the case, why does it say "the right of the people to keep and -- Hokie5150 02/21/2018 06:28AM
Because it's a sloppy, poorly-drafted trainwreck of words. -- WahooRQ 02/21/2018 2:54PM
LENIN, Donny! Vladimir Iyich Ulyanov!!!!! -- WahooRQ 02/20/2018 4:31PM
Gun ownership is not a "right" either. The People have a right to bear -- WahooRQ 02/20/2018 4:11PM
Every other right "of The People" implies an individual right...what makes -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 4:17PM
The difference is -- Beerman 02/20/2018 3:56PM
Is there not also a clear public safety interest (or at a minimum a well- -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 4:06PM
Absolutely -- Beerman 02/20/2018 4:14PM
Recognize we have a professional military now and don't need -- hokeyhokie 02/20/2018 2:53PM
Maybe we "well regulate" them as Constitution demands? ** -- Quaker 02/20/2018 3:00PM
Does the Constitution demand that guns be "well regulated" or militias? ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 3:04PM
It doesn't "demand" a well-regulated militia; it holds a ... -- HowieT3 02/20/2018 3:32PM
Do you agree, though, that the "well regulated" phrase applies to the -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 3:34PM
It applies to the militia and, BACK THEN, every able bodied free man was .. -- HowieT3 02/20/2018 3:41PM
What are the militia's deferment rules regarding bone spurs? ** -- WahooMatt05 02/20/2018 3:45PM
Much stiffer than the one on huge bald spots. ** -- HowieT3 02/20/2018 3:49PM
Here is my friend Google's text of the amendment -- Quaker 02/20/2018 3:26PM
A repeal of the 2nd Amendment? ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 2:53PM
It does seem outdated. Is a militia going to defeat an army these days? -- WahooMatt05 02/20/2018 3:15PM
Taliban forces are little more than militias and have essentially fought -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 3:27PM
The Taliban had tanks when they overthrew the Afghan government. -- HowieT3 02/20/2018 3:34PM
And has almost nothing to do with their firepower -- Beerman 02/20/2018 3:32PM
Funny you should mention "the militia" going up against the Army. -- HowieT3 02/20/2018 3:22PM
The thing to remember about "the militia" going up against the Army, -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 3:53PM
Maybe true. And ALSO has nothing to do with the citizenry's firepower. ** -- Beerman 02/20/2018 3:57PM
I hadn't seen that. He makes some solid points. ** -- WahooMatt05 02/20/2018 3:43PM
AR-15s - "Barbies for men." ** -- HowieT3 02/20/2018 3:51PM
Are you looking for one thing? ** -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/20/2018 2:48PM
Not at all. I'm just curious what people define as "doing something" in -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 2:49PM
Ok, then capacity limits, expanded background checks and red flag laws. ** -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/20/2018 2:53PM
Where would you limit the capacity? ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 2:54PM
6 for handguns 10 for long guns. +1 don’t count. Or something close. ** -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/20/2018 3:00PM
Just curious, why the difference for handguns vs long guns? ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 3:01PM
Handguns are personal protection and if you need more than 6 to get -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/20/2018 3:07PM
No removable magazine, 10 round limit. ** -- LAHOOters 02/20/2018 2:15PM
I'd go with that as a start. ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/20/2018 2:29PM
So, I'll ask both you and LAHOOters...are you calling for a ban on all -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 2:46PM
Yes. Are you hunting or laying seige to the forest? ** -- HowieT3 02/20/2018 3:35PM
Including semi-automatic handgun? ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 3:40PM
I don't want any handguns regardless of clip-fed or revolver. -- HowieT3 02/20/2018 3:42PM
OK, no handguns. ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 3:47PM
I said it's a start. The thread earlier is closest to what I'd like to see. ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/20/2018 3:28PM
I'm not attacking your position...just want to make sure I understand where -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 3:32PM
No, just capacity and ease/speed of reload ** -- LAHOOters 02/20/2018 2:51PM
OK, so 10 round removable magazines would be allowed, but nothing over that -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 2:52PM
No easily removable clips. California already kinda has this law. You can't -- LAHOOters 02/20/2018 3:01PM
How long does it take to remove the clip with the tool? Is it complicated? ** -- hooyorkcity 02/20/2018 3:09PM
I really don't know. ** -- LAHOOters 02/20/2018 3:13PM
I believe his proposal is no removable magazine -- NJHoo 02/20/2018 2:56PM
How would you design that and then how would you prevent modification? -- hooyorkcity 02/20/2018 2:59PM
When the empty magazine is removed, it would engage a small obstructing pin -- NJHoo 02/20/2018 3:11PM
Yeah, just not a killer with nothing to lose, though. -- hooyorkcity 02/20/2018 3:30PM
If no removable magazines were allowed, would you ban existing -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 2:58PM
Would that include a ban on existing firearms that fit this description? ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 2:28PM
I would not grandfather magazines>10 rounds. Maybe a buyback program -- NJHoo 02/20/2018 2:34PM
Just so I understand, you'd ban all semi-automatic handguns due to the -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 2:36PM
We're discussing LAHOOters proposal -- NJHoo 02/20/2018 2:39PM
His proposal, though, was no removable magazine, 10 round limit. ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 2:41PM
Yes, but any such proposal would have to address "pre-existing conditions" ** -- NJHoo 02/20/2018 2:43PM
OK, thanks ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 2:44PM
Thank you. ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 2:25PM
Excellent idea. ** -- Hfbyrd 02/20/2018 2:20PM
Not really a "minimum action" though. Would be a HUGE action. ** -- LAHOOters 02/20/2018 2:23PM
And a good one IMO ** -- NJHoo 02/20/2018 2:25PM
I'm not a hard line gun control advocate, but "doing something" isn't goal -- CMUHoo 02/20/2018 2:06PM
An AR-15 and the likes are fantastic weapons for hog, coyote and other -- SokurHoo83 02/20/2018 3:17PM
People in certain industries are given access -- KCHoo 02/20/2018 6:33PM
Why is an AR-15 better than a scoped .30 caliber? ** -- HowieT3 02/20/2018 3:43PM
I would guess quicker shot. IE, you missed the first shot and, before Wile -- Late 80s Hokie 02/20/2018 4:36PM
Depends on which .30 cal you're talking about. ** -- SokurHoo83 02/20/2018 4:00PM
Ding ding ding ** -- 06 Hoo 02/20/2018 3:48PM
I’ve not heard of the argument for needing an AR because of the -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/20/2018 2:47PM
I understand that the AR is a cosmetic thing. -- CMUHoo 02/20/2018 2:55PM
Semiautomatic rifles are very popular for hunting and target shooting. ** -- JMHoo 02/20/2018 2:15PM
Popular yes, necessary no. -- CMUHoo 02/20/2018 2:49PM
Does a hunting need play a role in the second amendment? ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 8:06PM
Not really, but this isn't really 2nd amendment related IMO. -- CMUHoo 02/20/2018 8:15PM
Nope. The point of the 2A is to be able to protect yourself from threats -- Tafkam Hokie 02/20/2018 8:15PM
For hunting humans, that is. -- Freddyburg Hokie 02/20/2018 2:33PM
Thanks for the reply. ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 2:13PM