Biden says it’s ‘time to outlaw’ AR-15 after Trump assassination attempt

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Biden says it’s ‘time to outlaw’ AR-15 after Trump assassination attempt
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What do you need an ar for ?

Actually that is a good question. You don't need an AR-15 because there are non-AR semi-automatic rifles that will do exactly the same thing but aren't viewed as bad-ass. (BTW, auto-loading rifles have been around since 1883.) The AR-15 is a civilian semi-automatic and the basis of the M-16, so larpers can fulfill their G.I. Joe fantasies and a cuddle them when they are told to fear something by Fox.

The AR platform is also just useful in general, which is why it's become so popular.

Need? I don't but I wanted one so here we are. AR ban is stupid will only help conservatives in the election. I'm not against gun control legislation that will actually do good.

So when shit hits the fan I can "borrow" 5.56 ammo from the military.

That's quite a gun fantasy you have.

Can't run up a flight of stairs, but ready to take on the us military

How'd Afghanistan go?

Or Vietnam, or the Revolutionary War for that matter.

These idiots will take every gun you have right before Hitler v2 seizes power, it's wild.

Have you ever fired one before? They are way more accurate than a handgun. You could be 5ft away from someone with a handgun and still miss (especially in a high adrenaline situation). It's considerably more difficult to miss with an AR.

The AR isnt special. So why are they going after ARs specifically?