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In reply to the discussion: Let's ban the word "gun" from DU [View all]ShawnRIN
(48 posts)37. Agree with the value of specifying the language but not that one
Pistol or handgun works for a standard typical sidearm. Its also useful to separate terminology in rifles: hunting, sport, or assault. Caliber, make-model, and magazine capacity are also helpful. For example: a Ruger Mark III .22 LR, with a 10 round magazine, is very different from a Ruger .357 Magnum, revolver. I'm not saying I disagree with your sentiment, but I find it hard to take any firearm argument seriously with "shit multiplier."
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Henceforth, "shit multipliers" will be used to refer to lead acceleration devices.
Agnosticsherbet
Jul 2013
#2
Meh. Lets ban all guns. Start with the military and police first (they are, after all, folks like us
The Straight Story
Jul 2013
#3
More likely than not, those who would get behind such an idea would get far behind.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jul 2013
#23