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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhy does anyone need a semi automatic weapon?
I can't figure it out since nothing beats a security system and/or a 12 gauge shotgun for home defense.
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Why does anyone need a semi automatic weapon? (Original Post)
SHRED
Aug 2019
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unblock
(52,112 posts)1. To defend your home in case it's attacked by hundreds of schoolchildren on school property.
Clearly.
Cattledog
(5,910 posts)2. To kill as many people as possible.
In the shortest amount of time.
raccoon
(31,105 posts)3. I couldn't agree with you more. nt
GulfCoast66
(11,949 posts)4. I'm a hunter and gun owner.
It should be illegal to own a semiautomatic high capacity rifle. Or high capacity shotgun. Every one of these slaughters they are used.
Golden Raisin
(4,604 posts)5. Power trip. Anger/Fear issues. Small dick.
doc03
(35,293 posts)6. They don't. nt
aikoaiko
(34,159 posts)7. Sel-defense or defense of others.
Its why the police have them. Police can only use their semi-autos (or any gun) for the purpose of saving lives.
dalton99a
(81,384 posts)8. How can you hunt anything without spraying bullets at a fast rate?
You want people to starve?
Brother Buzz
(36,364 posts)9. The .223 is an ideal varmint round for older ranchers with bum eyes
Justifying it for an urban setting is tough.