Question on guns

I'm so ignorant on the basic definitions of guns that I don't know if this question is being asked facetiously or not
 
cawacko said:
I'm so ignorant on the basic definitions of guns that I don't know if this question is being asked facetiously or not
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It's a trick question. He's trying to say that because they are difficult to obtain, they are used infrequently in crimes. But this argument falls apart for semi automatic rifles, which are also used infrequently in crimes, yet are easily obtainable.
 
Trick question. He wants to show you how "fully Automatic" is not just automatic and easily repeatable. It ignores that you can accomplish all the same carnage s without actually being fully automatic. I bet a Bump Stock attachment does not count either, because it is not fully automatic. Almost, but not quite. This is an old and tired ruse.
 
countryboy said:
It's a trick question. He's trying to say that because they are difficult to obtain, they are used infrequently in crimes. But this argument falls apart for semi automatic rifles, which are also used infrequently in crimes, yet are easily obtainable.
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But doesn't fall apart for semi-auto pistols, does it?
 
countryboy said:
Please show us where it reads that in the text.
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The Constitution does not make policy but gives the government power to do so. The Bill of Rights limits what the federal government (originally) can do. It does not specify regulations but allows the legislative body to do so. Regulations on assault weapons have been upheld--so the courts have determined those are legitimate.

Since the 2nd did not even apply to the states until 2010 the states could make any laws they choose (within state constitutional provisions).
 
SmarterthanYou said:
shall not be infringed, for the win. you're wrong.
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The courts have allowed regulations ("infringements") throughout our history. Whether you agree with the court decisions is irrelevant because their decisions determine the law.

Laws prohibiting violent felons, minors, or any other criteria are also infringements--are those not allowed?
 
Flash said:
The Constitution does not make policy but gives the government power to do so. The Bill of Rights limits what the federal government (originally) can do. It does not specify regulations but allows the legislative body to do so. Regulations on assault weapons have been upheld--so the courts have determined those are legitimate.

Since the 2nd did not even apply to the states until 2010 the states could make any laws they choose (within state constitutional provisions).
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Try reading the actual constitution and get back to me.
 
countryboy said:
Try reading the actual constitution and get back to me.
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I did. And there are no provisions regarding what "infringements" are permissible just as there are no provisions regarding what restrictions may be placed on speech, press, and religion although they clearly are not absolute and may be restricted.
 
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