A Guide to Mass Shootings in America

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Yes, let the ignorance hang out. You've got plenty of it so let it show. And when you're done, you may want to familiarize yourself with what TIME magazine's person of the year is. Here, I save you some time:

Person of the Year (formerly Man of the Year) is an annual issue of the United States newsmagazine Time that features and profiles a person, group, idea or object that "for better or for worse, ...has done the most to influence the events of the year".

Arguably, Hitler had - for worse - done the most to influence the events of 1938. That is why he was selected. And he was not the only person selected because he influenced the events of a given year for the worse.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Arguably, Hitler had - for worse - done the most to influence the events of 1938.

Obama is carrying on a long established tradition of failure. America used to like winners, then the commies won, and we have what you got over here.

[PMartin37 161]

Ya it's strange isn't it that the posters on here that are pro gun are people who either or all grew up with guns, hunt, ex military, present military, etc... and have posted many many links to back up their post. They did their background work instead of reading a news headline and then posting about it like they had a clue.

Most of the anti gun nuts on here wouldn't know what end of a gun the bullet comes out of if it bit them in their #######. I at least try to have clue on a topic before I try and debate it.

I've actually stated before MANY times previously that I grew up around guns. All of my brothers hunted so I was always around them and they were and are responsible gun owners. I am in full support of the 2nd Amendment...but that doesn't mean that I agree there is NO LIMIT to the type of weapons civilians should own. You can own a weapon (or several) that can adequately protect your family and enable you to enjoy your hobbies without the need for assault weapons. Some of your arguments are off the wall enough to suggest that you must get kickbacks from sales of guns. And don't think that it's lost on the general public that the suggestion to simply buy more weapons and arm everyone doesn't equate to more $$$ in the NRA's pocket.

Edited December 19, 2012 by PMartin37

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

I've actually stated before MANY times previously that I grew up around gun. All of my brothers hunted so I was always around them and they were and are responsible gun owners. I am in full support of the 2nd Amendment...but that doesn't mean that I agree there is NO LIMIT to the type of weapons civilians should own. You can own a weapon (or several) that can adequately protect your family and enable you to enjoy your hobbies without the need for assault weapons. Some of your arguments are off the wall enough to suggest that you must get kickbacks from sales of guns. And don't think that it's lost on the general public that the suggestion to simply buy more weapons and arm everyone doesn't equate to more $$$ in the NRA's pocket.

What's an 'assault weapon' ?

[PMartin37 161]

What's an 'assault weapon' ?

The type of weapons that can kill 20 children in less than 2 minutes. They are the weapon of choice for the shooters responsible for the last 3 major mass killings here in America.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

The type of weapons that can kill 20 children in less than 2 minutes. They are the weapon of choice for the shooters responsible for the last 3 major mass killings here in America.

I'm still not getting you. I mean my Mossburg 12 GA can take out 20 kids in less than two minutes.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

The type of weapons that can kill 20 children in less than 2 minutes. They are the weapon of choice for the shooters responsible for the last 3 major mass killings here in America.

Actually in the Holmes case, I believe more people were killed by his shotgun and handguns.

[slim 1,533]

You can own a weapon (or several) that can adequately protect your family and enable you to enjoy your hobbies without the need for assault weapons.

Do you really want to fight government troops with single shot shotguns?

The whole purpose of the 2A was to give the common people arms so they could stave off tyranny if necessary. It was written by men who'd just overthrown their own government by violent force. Don't you think they would've set limits if they wanted them? They did quite the opposite. They wrote an amendment that guaranteed our rights without infringement.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Do you really want to fight government troops with single shot shotguns?

So, it is not starving brown people any more, it's the IRS with the black helicopters coming for your Kenny G vinyl collection.

Edited December 19, 2012 by The Patriot

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

So, it is not starving brown people any more, it's the IRS with the black helicopters coming for your Kenny G vinyl collection.

[decocker 7,198]

Do you really want to fight government troops with single shot shotguns?

good luck with that..the fight, not the choice of defense.

[PMartin37 161]

Actually in the Holmes case, I believe more people were killed by his shotgun and handguns.

Was that discovered in their autopsy reports? I don't recall that information, but I didn't follow the trial closely really. How else could they be sure who died from which bullets?

Do you really want to fight government troops with single shot shotguns?

The whole purpose of the 2A was to give the common people arms so they could stave off tyranny if necessary. It was written by men who'd just overthrown their own government by violent force. Don't you think they would've set limits if they wanted them? They did quite the opposite. They wrote an amendment that guaranteed our rights without infringement.

Do you REALLY see your government as something you need protection from? Are you one of those people?

[himher 634]

More gun owners have mild concern if any about government inaction than action. The guns along the gulf coast come out after hurricanes, etc then get put back up again after the mess is cleaned up. Keeps looting, etc down.

So, it is not starving brown people any more, it's the IRS with the black helicopters coming for your Kenny G vinyl collection.

[decocker 7,198]

More gun owners have mild concern if any about government inaction than action.

source?