Jesse Jackson claims semi automatic guns can blow up Railroads

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

http://www.nraila.org/news-issues/articles/2013/2/outrage-of-the-week-jesse-jackson-claims-semi-autos-can-blow-up-railroads.aspx

The dear Revvvvvvvvvverand Jackson claims.. LOL what a complete Moron that guy is

Outrage of the Week: Jesse Jackson Claims Semi-Autos can "Blow Up Railroads"

Posted on February 8, 2013

Print Share on print Email Share on email Share More Sharing Services Share on facebook Share on twitter This week's outrage comes to us courtesy of the anti-gun Reverend Jesse Jackson. Rev. Jackson is not in the news as much now as he once was. When you do hear from him, though, his comments are still laced with his usual dose of hyperbole.

That predictable pattern continues with Rev. Jackson's recent comments on semi-automatic firearms.

According to an article appearing on TheBlaze.com last month, Rev. Jackson believes that semi-automatic firearms must be banned because they could "shoot down planes" and therefore constitute a risk to national security.

The Blaze ran a follow-up story debunking the claim, but that didn't seem to deter Rev. Jackson, as this week he boldly declared that, in addition to shooting down planes, semi-automatic firearms could also be used to "blow up railroads."

"You know that these weapons can shoot down airplanes, they can blow up railroads. This is really a whole national security issue," Rev. Jackson said in a recent interview on Fox News. Blow up railroads? What in the world is he basing that claim on?

If Rev. Jackson is interested in the facts and wants to return this debate back to earth, he should know that semi-automatic firearms were introduced in the late 1800s, and have been popular for self-defense, hunting and target shooting ever since. Forty percent of all uses of firearms for self-defense are performed with semi-automatic handguns, and all firearms used in the annual National Rifle and Pistol Trophy Matches are semi-automatic.

Though he seems to know very little about semi-automatic firearms, we assume that we will continue to hear Rev. Jackson make outrageous claims about this issue in the future. No doubt Jackson won't be able to help himself, as he craves the spotlight to continue to push his agenda, using bizarre and truly outrageous claims.

The anti-gunners--including Rev. Jackson--will stop at nothing to get what they want: a ban on your lawfully owned firearms. They will literally say anything they think will help them achieve their goal.

[bigdog 376]

Lots of experts out there, same old adjenda. Pretty hard to close the barn door when the horses are out.

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Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has signed a plea deal with federal prosecutors, a deal which calls for him to plead guilty to misuse of campaign funds and let a federal judge determine whether he serves any time in prison, CBS 2 has learned.

Three separate sources with knowledge of the deal have helped piece together details of the “blind plea” deal. Barring last-minute changes, Jackson would plead guilty to a single felony count and leave his fate in the hands of the judge, CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.

Sources confirmed the deal has been signed by Jackson, and his punishment could range from probation to five years in prison.

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/02/07/judge-would-decide-if-jackson-jr-goes-to-jail-under-blind-plea-deal/

Just last week, Federal investigators opened a separate investigation in to Mrs. Jackson who, until recently, was a Chicago Alderman as well as a paid consultant to her husband’s campaign to the tune of some $5,000 per month....Looks like daddy will be busy

[himher 634]

I'm glad those iraqis didnt figure out that a walmart semiauto can shoot down planes.

Edited February 9, 2013 by himher

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I'm glad those iraqis didnt figure out that a walmart semiauto can shoot down planes.

At least five aircraft are listed as brought down by small arms fire during the Iraqi conflict.

[Ban Hammer 13,570]

At least five aircraft are listed as brought down by small arms fire during the Iraqi conflict.

where does it say it was small arms fire?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

where does it say it was small arms fire?

use the find function for "small"

July 2 – OH-58D Kiowa 91-0560 from 3–17 Cavalry Regiment is shot down along a canal south of Baghdad in Babil province with small arms, both pilots were rescued by strapping themselves onto the stub wings of an AH-64 Apache. Helicopter was later destroyed

[Danno 1,228]

where does it say it was small arms fire?

I just wish these folks would make up their minds..... I mean on the one hand they say a people having guns and citizen militia is silly because no one could resist the military

on the other hand

We hear simple hand guns can bring down aircraft

and they wonder why after a decade of trying to win in the Middle East.... we need to accept defeat by

A few hundred fighters carrying AK's and wearing PJ's.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I just wish these folks would make up their minds..... I mean on the one hand they say a people having guns and citizen militia is silly because no one could resist the military

on the other hand

We hear simple hand guns can bring down aircraft

and they wonder why after a decade of trying to win in the Middle East.... we need to accept defeat by

A few hundred fighters carrying AK's and wearing PJ's.

Your slip is showing.

[Ban Hammer 13,570]

use the find function for "small"

ah helicopters - not fixed wing.

[himher 634]

Rev. Jackson believes that semi-automatic firearms must be banned because they could "shoot down planes" and therefore constitute a risk to national security.

The Blaze ran a follow-up story debunking the claim, but that didn't seem to deter Rev. Jackson, as this week he boldly declared that, in addition to shooting down planes, semi-automatic firearms could also be used to "blow up railroads."

Since you brought up the off-topic issue of helicoptors:

70 U.S. helicopters have been downed by hostile fire and the other 305 are classified as non-hostile and non-combat events

It appears that you have 4X better odds of downing a helicopter if you simply do nothing and let the pilot fly it around for awhile than if you fire at it with a rifle

use the find function for "small"

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

ah helicopters - not fixed wing.

FALKLANDS

British troops were preparing to move out of the beachhead at San Carlos Bay when four Argentine jets flying at a low level appeared without warning and headed out over the water. Forces on the ground firing small arms and automatic weapons placed a "curtain of lead" in front of the flight path of the aircraft. As the four aircraft exited from the area, pieces of the tail section from one of the Mirages began to fall off and smoke appeared to be coming from out of its side just before it crashed. [15]

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/report/call/call_2-88_chpt4.htm

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Rev. Jackson believes that semi-automatic firearms must be banned because they could "shoot down planes" and therefore constitute a risk to national security.

The Blaze ran a follow-up story debunking the claim, but that didn't seem to deter Rev. Jackson, as this week he boldly declared that, in addition to shooting down planes, semi-automatic firearms could also be used to "blow up railroads."

Since you brought up the off-topic issue of helicoptors:

70 U.S. helicopters have been downed by hostile fire and the other 305 are classified as non-hostile and non-combat events

It appears that you have 4X better odds of downing a helicopter if you simply do nothing and let the pilot fly it around for awhile than if you fire at it with a rifle

Still caught you and the rest of the nuts playing the fool. It only takes one case to prove you wrong.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

The Blaze ran a follow-up story debunking the claim,

They did? I guess US Army Doctrine is totally wrong.

These publications will help you train your unit to defeat attacking enemy aircraft.

FM 44-8, Small Unit Self-Defense Against Air Attack, Dec 1981, is the primary doctrine for defense against enemy air attacks.

FM 7-8, The Infantry Platoon and Squad (Infantry, Airborne, Assault, Ranger), 31 Dec 1980. Appendix H describes the procedures that small units should use in engaging enemy aircraft with small arms.

FM 7-10, The Infantry Rifle Company (Infantry, Airborne, Assault, Ranger), Jan 1982. Appendix P provides doctrine at the company level on how to engage enemy aircraft.

FM 7-20, The Infantry Battalion (Infantry, Airborne, and Air Assault), Dec 1981. Chapter 5 provides doctrine at the battalion level on engaging enemy aircraft.

Bottom Line

Coordinated fire from small arms is effective against enemy aircraft. Even if an aircraft is not hit or destroyed, it can intimidate the pilot and cause him to fly higher or seek an easier target.

Edited February 9, 2013 by The Patriot

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FALKLANDS

British troops were preparing to move out of the beachhead at San Carlos Bay when four Argentine jets flying at a low level appeared without warning and headed out over the water. Forces on the ground firing small arms and automatic weapons placed a "curtain of lead" in front of the flight path of the aircraft. As the four aircraft exited from the area, pieces of the tail section from one of the Mirages began to fall off and smoke appeared to be coming from out of its side just before it crashed. [15]

http://www.globalsec..._2-88_chpt4.htm

standard army training - throw up a bunch of lead and hope something gets in the engine. heck a 5 year old with a slingshot stands a chance of doing the same thing.