The Evil Genius Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Diasabled Army vet. GOP Congressman. More at link. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/23/opinion/brian-mast-assault-weapons-ban.html I’m Republican. I Appreciate Assault Weapons. And I Support a Ban. By Brian Mast Feb. 23, 2018 The most important and unregrettable time of my life was the 12 years I spent in the Army. I became a bomb technician because I wanted to save lives. I nearly gave my own life for that — I lost both my legs and a finger when a roadside bomb detonated beneath me — and have known more heroes than I can count who died defending others. When I was with others on the battlefield and we saw a chance to save a life, we didn’t have a meeting about it; we acted immediately. I never worried about becoming a casualty myself. Now, as a Republican congressman from Florida, I don’t fear becoming a political casualty, either. If we act now by changing laws surrounding firearms and mental illness, we too can save lives. Most nights in Afghanistan, I wielded an M4 carbine and a .40-caliber pistol. The total barrel length of my M4 was approximately 14 inches with Trijicon ACOG sights, as well as an infrared laser. I usually carried 10 magazines stacked with 20 rounds of 5.56-millimeter ammunition each. My rifle was very similar to the AR-15-style semiautomatic weapon used to kill students, teachers and a coach I knew at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., where I once lived. I have fired tens of thousands of rounds through that rifle, many in combat. We used it because it was the most lethal — the best for killing our enemies. And I know that my community, our schools and public gathering places are not made safer by any person having access to the best killing tool the Army could put in my hands. I cannot support the primary weapon I used to defend our people being used to kill children I swore to defend. The truth is, most gun owners are responsible sportsmen and collectors who enjoy shooting recreationally, like me, or want to protect their home in the way they see fit. I am a longtime member of the National Rifle Association. My grandfather bought me my first NRA membership when I was young, and I have the same pride he and many Americans feel at being responsible gun owners, becoming excellent marksmen and joining in the camaraderie of hunting. We are Americans and we like to be the best; we should never lose this trait. The AR-15 is an excellent platform for recreational shooters to learn to be outstanding marksmen. Unfortunately, it is also an excellent platform for those who wish to kill the innocent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionary Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llevron Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Soon we are going to be hearing about how biased the media is to cover these stories. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 The only obvious response to a teacher with a gun is to have kids with guns. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Just now, Kilmer17 said: The only obvious response to a teacher with a gun is to have kids with guns. This was my response when I first heard Trump say whatever bull**** like "armed teachers would make a would-be shooter think twice." Yea, they'll think twice, then go (legally) buy a much more powerful arsenal to bring with them to counter the terrified teacher with a 9mm and inadequate training. Maybe bring some bombs along with their AR-15 and 1000s of rounds of ammo. Maybe buy some body armor (which is also legal to buy, because why the **** not). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 How about some grenades? tomahawk missiles? How about a Howitzer mounted on an armored car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llevron Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, Kilmer17 said: The only obvious response to a teacher with a gun is to have kids with guns. Only about 20 years out from that being a serious topic of discussion. And then we will be crazy to talk about removing guns from schools cause how else are we gonna stop the school shootings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, Kilmer17 said: How about some grenades? tomahawk missiles? How about a Howitzer mounted on an armored car? Well, all of those things are illegal to buy, so only criminals have them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooked Crack Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 17 minutes ago, Kilmer17 said: The only obvious response to a teacher with a gun is to have kids with guns. The only way to stop a bad teacher with a gun is with a good teacher with a gun. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, Llevron said: Only about 20 years out from that being a serious topic of discussion. And then we will be crazy to talk about removing guns from schools cause how else are we gonna stop the school shootings? In 20 years everyone will be home schooled or "virtual schooled" so they don't have to congregate somewhere where they are likely to get murdered. Zoony will complain about how much that generation sucks and when he was a lad he got shot every day and just sucked it up. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionary Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 (edited) Edited February 28, 2018 by visionary 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LD0506 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 (edited) http://kstp.com/news/no-one-hurt-when-third-grader-reaches-into-school-liaison-officer-holster-fires-gun-harmony-learning-center-maplewood/4773777/ Perfect scenarios and all that jazz Edited March 1, 2018 by AsburySkinsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionary Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 (edited) Maybe Congress can have hearings about rock and roll music too...I wonder if they’ll invite Dee Snider back to testify? It worked well last time... Edited March 1, 2018 by AsburySkinsFan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionary Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 No more Call of Duty for Baron.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 hour ago, visionary said: No more Call of Duty for Baron.... Baron probably needs a break anyway. Would have a better outlook on life if he got away from his COD porn and interacted with people for a change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I remember playing with Jarts (lawn darts) when I was a kid. They were fun. Some kid somewhere got hit in the head with one and died. They banned them after that. Cool story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 ^Maybe I should try to kill someone with a Nicolas Cage movie. Maybe it will have the same effect. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Mr. Sinister said: ^Maybe I should try to kill someone with a Nicolas Cage movie. Maybe it will have the same effect. Cause of death....Gone in 60 Seconds: The Director's Cut. Edited March 2, 2018 by AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 3 hours ago, visionary said: No more Call of Duty for Baron.... Like Trump's rules will apply to Trump's family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I wonder if the 4chan nerds will turn on Trump when he threatens to take away their games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionary Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 More of them should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 18 hours ago, AsburySkinsFan said: http://kstp.com/news/no-one-hurt-when-third-grader-reaches-into-school-liaison-officer-holster-fires-gun-harmony-learning-center-maplewood/4773777/ Perfect scenarios and all that jazz Apparently no one read this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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