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The Need for Semi-Automatic "Assault" Weapons

Publius4254 Wrote: Jan 10, 2013 9:30 AM
Would you tell me how often a burglar or home invader comes in with an AR-15 (which is NOT and "assault weapon")? Usually they come in with a handgun because that is easier to handle in the close confines of a home.

By now, we’ve heard the argument about semi-automatic "assault" rifles: nobody needs one. We’ve heard the only reason why someone would obtain this kind of weapon is so they can kill people, which is far from the truth. We’ve also heard the argument from both the Left and the Right that a pistol is how someone protects their home.

"I really don’t know why people need assault weapons. I’m not a hunter but I understand people who want to hunt," Republican Rep. Peter King said on Morning Joe earlier this week. "I understand people who live in rough neighborhoods...

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