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In reply to the discussion: A different way of defining what an assault weapon is [View all]The Mouth
(3,397 posts)32. For some, it would be any weapon not
        in existence when the constitution was ratified.
I would *NEVER* want to own an Assault Weapon. No weapon I even want will ever assault another human being, be it a slingshot or a Barrett.
I happen to have a diverse and inclusive variety of defensive weapons, however.  Don't fuck with my life, liberty or property and someone will never know I have them.
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        Simpler: Any semiauto centerfire rifle or brace-equipped-pistol capable of accepting detachable mags
        JoeStuckInOH
        Oct 2017
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        JoeStuckInOH
        Oct 2017
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        My definition (or post content) suggests banning nothing. It's just a definition.
        JoeStuckInOH
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        Kaleva
        Oct 2017
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        Have you considered why that term is misunderstood and ill-defined?
        discntnt_irny_srcsm
        Oct 2017
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        re: "Wouldn't it make sense to adapt a definition that addresses your main complaint...
        discntnt_irny_srcsm
        Oct 2017
        #37
      
        
        "Simple, short, easy." And impossible. But by all means try for your 'Prohibition 3.0'
        friendly_iconoclast
        Nov 2017
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