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In reply to the discussion: Men used AR-style rifles to kill protected wild burros in Mojave Desert, federal prosecutors say [View all]SarahD
(1,330 posts)10. You are correct. Article is wrong.
If they were capable of firing in fully automatic mode, they would have to be registered and permitted. Assuming they are AR-15 style rifles, they are "modern sporting rifles" and not subject to any special rules.
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Men used AR-style rifles to kill protected wild burros in Mojave Desert, federal prosecutors say [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Mar 19
OP
I don't want to misunderstand what you wrote, but on the surface it looks like you are defending the guys
Escurumbele
Mar 19
#13
It's perfectly reasonable that grown boys who squander hundreds of dollars on single purpose toys............
jaxexpat
Mar 19
#33
I agree. What are you going to do when you hve these and there are no schools nearby? I mean, there aren't any
Wonder Why
Mar 19
#48
The children had those big new guns and camo clothes and they wanted to coz play killing wild donkeys.
kimbutgar
Mar 19
#3
Guess they got tired of waiting for the coming "bloodbath" for a chance to use their tactical gear and guns.
sop
Mar 19
#7
Fuck these inhumane assholes. I'd shoot them a couple of times & let them bleed out in the desert if I could.
CrispyQ
Mar 19
#12
My brothers keeps burros on his ranch to kill snakes and predators. Better than dogs in that respect.
flying_wahini
Mar 19
#18
Let these so-called men sit in jail for 5 plus years., "NO monetary fine", jail time only.
republianmushroom
Mar 19
#49
they need to loose thier 2nd amendments rights. for life. they can have a water gun.
pansypoo53219
Mar 19
#50