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Biden says it’s ‘time to outlaw’ AR-15 after Trump assassination attempt (www.independent.co.uk)

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[-] Feathercrown@lemmy.world -2 points 4 months ago

Ooh this is smart

[-] hahattpro@lemmy.world -2 points 4 months ago

As a foreign, I don't know why US need to buy real AR-15 at home.

If you want to play, buy Airsoft. If you want to hunt, buy a rifle.

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[-] mlg@lemmy.world -4 points 4 months ago

Anyone remember that one Hamas dude who became a very good sniper using an old M1 lol.

Resistance movements still use even older rifles like the Mosin Nagant. Banning the AR-15 isn't going to accomplish anything of value.

I think a way funnier and better option would be to require marksmanship exams that you have to pass in order to have a license for rifles and shotguns. A hilariously large amount of people would fail to qualify.

And make it expensive so it immediately disuades anyone trying to get a capable firearm quickly.

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