Virginia Democrats pass gun ban

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It's called gueralla warfare. The government still can't win in Afghanistan, you drastically overrate them.
Two problems with this logic.

1.) You're overestimating the grit of the weekend warrior. The average fighter in Afghanistan has nothing to lose. Many of them had family killed by American bombs. Some people might be willing to go to jail for their guns... But I think a lot less people are willing to actually die for them.

War, after all, is hell. The majority of these people probably wouldn't be able to actually pull the trigger, will cash out the moment they realized it's not a game.

2.) Eternal war, in foreign lands, is profitable. Eternal civil war is not.

Disarming the populace is a key objective for a one world government. It's not highly unlikely at all. Not sure why you'd be on VC if you think armed conflict with the government is extremely unlikely.
Winning a war against the government is unlikely though.


But let's say we accept that ARs are deadlier. If I knew there was going to be an attack on my life today and I could choose to defend myself with an AR or a handgun, I'm going to take an AR.
The type of gun that's best in self-defense depends on the situation and in most circumstances that isn't actually going to be an AR. It's actually pretty awful in home defense or close-quarters in general compared to a shotgun and if you're on the move a lot, a 9mm handgun would actually be more efficient. Contrary to popular belief, modern 9mm handguns are reliable enough as far as stopping power goes in most circumstances. The ammo is also more common and a lot lighter than any round you'd get in common ARs.

An AR would only be more efficient in circumstances where you've got a lot of targets (and if you're in a situation where a lot of other people with guns are chasing you, it's better to get the fuck out of dodge) or in situations where you have the advantage of range. Most of those aren't cases where it would be useful for "self-defense".
 

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Two problems with this logic.

1.) You're overestimating the grit of the weekend warrior. The average fighter in Afghanistan has nothing to lose. Many of them had family killed by American bombs. Some people might be willing to go to jail for their guns... But I think a lot less people are willing to actually die for them.

War, after all, is hell. The majority of these people probably wouldn't be able to actually pull the trigger, will cash out the moment they realized it's not a game.

2.) Eternal war, in foreign lands, is profitable. Eternal civil war is not.



Winning a war against the government is unlikely though.




The type of gun that's best in self-defense depends on the situation and in most circumstances that isn't actually going to be an AR. It's actually pretty awful in home defense or close-quarters in general compared to a shotgun and if you're on the move a lot, a 9mm handgun would actually be more efficient. Contrary to popular belief, modern 9mm handguns are reliable enough as far as stopping power goes in most circumstances. The ammo is also more common and a lot lighter than any round you'd get in common ARs.

An AR would only be more efficient in circumstances where you've got a lot of targets (and if you're in a situation where a lot of other people with guns are chasing you, it's better to get the fuck out of dodge) or in situations where you have the advantage of range. Most of those aren't cases where it would be useful for "self-defense".
Zombie. Apocalypse.

That’s exactly what this “uninformed” woman just said.
 

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16 year old kids can’t by lighters for chrissakes. There’s a million valid important reasons to have a lighter. I see no one pissed off about this.
I, for one, am. However, I take more issue with 18 yo not being able to buy smokes/drinks, but can enlist. I guess a thread on the rank hypocrisy of our legislators is in order.
 

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I, for one, am. However, I take more issue with 18 yo not being able to buy smokes/drinks, but can enlist. I guess a thread on the rank hypocrisy of our legislators is in order.
As I said, you’ve always been consistent and I admire that about you.

I was shocked when my son told me he tried to buy a lighter and got carded and then refused. Shocked. Kids aren’t allowed to light camp fires now?

I had the military/alcohol conversation with my son the other day as well. I told him that they should either be consistent and say no life altering or dangerous decisions until 25 across the board since that’s when science says our brain hits adulthood or just scrap all the age requirements entirely. You can’t be old enough to agree to die for wars you don’t understand but too young to have a beer.
 

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I was shocked when my son told me he tried to buy a lighter and got carded and then refused. Shocked. Kids aren’t allowed to light camp fires now?
Fun fact. When I was 15ish, I went to buy cigs...cashier asked if I was 18...I said no...was sold anyway. At 16ish I just lied to the earring place/booth in the mall. Good times. Today at home depot (the cashier didn't say anything) I heard the register beep because I was buying spray paint. If I must have a nanny state, It should do my fucking laundry.
 

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Yeah, CVS is the only place I can count on for being carded. I don't think it's possible to buy enough sudafed for it to be profitable.
It is a state law here. They have to enter my drivers license number in to some database
 

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Two problems with this logic.

1.) You're overestimating the grit of the weekend warrior. The average fighter in Afghanistan has nothing to lose. Many of them had family killed by American bombs. Some people might be willing to go to jail for their guns... But I think a lot less people are willing to actually die for them.

War, after all, is hell. The majority of these people probably wouldn't be able to actually pull the trigger, will cash out the moment they realized it's not a game.

2.) Eternal war, in foreign lands, is profitable. Eternal civil war is not.



Winning a war against the government is unlikely though.




The type of gun that's best in self-defense depends on the situation and in most circumstances that isn't actually going to be an AR. It's actually pretty awful in home defense or close-quarters in general compared to a shotgun and if you're on the move a lot, a 9mm handgun would actually be more efficient. Contrary to popular belief, modern 9mm handguns are reliable enough as far as stopping power goes in most circumstances. The ammo is also more common and a lot lighter than any round you'd get in common ARs.

An AR would only be more efficient in circumstances where you've got a lot of targets (and if you're in a situation where a lot of other people with guns are chasing you, it's better to get the fuck out of dodge) or in situations where you have the advantage of range. Most of those aren't cases where it would be useful for "self-defense".
Civil wars aren't fought by lazy boomers on their recliners. They're fought primarily by younger, unhappy males. Which is an ever increasing demographic. It is unlikely but having an armed populace takes out the possibility all together. You ignore that portions of LE and the military would defect from the government. We see in Virginia numerous rural counties who have said they would ignore the gun laws passed at the state levels.

I'm a fit and strong guy, so heavier ammo isn't a concern. There is no way I'm choosing a pistol over an AR for defense. Possibly a shotgun for home defense, but that depends on the home and if it's a rural are where stopping power over range might be important. The bottomline is an AR has the most versatile.

Everything you're saying backs up why this ban is completely ridiculous to begin with. In a mass shooting against unarmed people in a room, a pistol is going to do the same amount of damage as an AR. The only reason to ban ARs is to disarm the people in a potential government conflict and/or a first step to total removal of all firearms.
 

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Here's a fun fact: Guns cannot kill people either. It's an inanimate object. People kill people with cars, bombs, knives, hammers, weapons of every kind.

Someone could potentially kill with a stiletto heel. BAN ALL STILETTOS... because frankly, no one needs stilettos.
If there was a proven track record of people using stilettos to kill people. Ok. That would be a conversation we needed to have. If it was decided that stilettos werent worth the risk I wouldn’t cry about it. Your right no one needs them.

I’m not out there advocating to ban assault weapons. But if that’s whats decided I’m not going to cry about it either.

You rant on about freedom here but I’ve seen you advocate taking other freedoms away from people elsewhere. You can’t have it both ways.

There’s also a thing called state rights. And if the majority of Virginians decided this was what was right for them then they are constitutionally within their rights to do so.
 

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There’s also a thing called state rights. And if the majority of Virginians decided this was what was right for them then they are constitutionally within their rights to do so.
Agreed, but I wonder if the majority knew what they were voting for.

And even if stilettos kill, let's keep em. Worth the risk.;)
 

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While I understand the concern this was a hotly contested issue in Virginia from what I understand with plenty of media coverage and exposure.

Part of me feels like if you were stupid enough to inadvertently vote for something you didn’t actually want.. that’s your problem. Stupidity and hypocrisy are two things I just have a hard time tolerating or finding sympathy for. And I am fully aware that the disdain for stupidity is my own bias possibly elitist shit. I just feel like there’s no excuse, with the internet and everything that comes with it in people’s hands 24/7.
 

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I get you and agree. I still wonder if voters realized "we're going to make schools safe" meant "we're going to make schools safe by taking your guns"? Or something along those lines.
 

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I get you and agree. I still wonder if voters realized "we're going to make schools safe" meant "we're going to make schools safe by taking your guns"? Or something along those lines.
Idk. It would have to be looked at. Or a Virginian would need to weigh in... where is @Loki ?

it doesn’t seem like this was a fly under the radar move but I could be wrong.
 
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Civil wars aren't fought by lazy boomers on their recliners. They're fought primarily by younger, unhappy males. Which is an ever increasing demographic.
Correct. But those younger, unhappy males have to be willing to die for a cause. More importantly, they have to be willing to kill for a cause. That bit is a lot harder for the average person.

I also don't think you understand how war actually works. A bunch of angry young white dudes aren't going to be able to beat Uncle Sam. Will you be willing to work with revolutionary communists? How about Islamic extremists? Mexican drug cartels? An honest to God revolution, to succeed, is going to have you make strange bedfellows.


It is unlikely but having an armed populace takes out the possibility all together. You ignore that portions of LE and the military would defect from the government. We see in Virginia numerous rural counties who have said they would ignore the gun laws passed at the state levels.
I'm not ignoring that there would be defectors in the military and law enforcement... But I wouldn't count on enough to actually matter. If cops have to choose between the State and civilians, as a whole, they almost always choose the State. Military is the same way. There's not going to be many people who bite the hands that feed them.

Ignoring laws is one thing. Siding with the populous in a rebellion? That's another story.

I'm a fit and strong guy, so heavier ammo isn't a concern.
Being fit and strong doesn't have much to do with has nothing to do with. How many rounds do you intend to carry? Real war requires a lot of bullets and if you're fighting guerilla warfare, you're going to be moving around a lot... There's no guarantee your safehouses won't get compromised, etc.

There is no way I'm choosing a pistol over an AR for defense. Possibly a shotgun for home defense, but that depends on the home and if it's a rural are where stopping power over range might be important. The bottomline is an AR has the most versatile.
The only people who think ARs are good for home defense are people who want to sell you ARs. I haven't spoken to any serious gun enthusiast or shooter who thinks they are. There isn't a self-defense situation where a shotgun isn't more efficient.

And again... "Stopping power" isn't as important as you think, rather, smaller calibers have sufficient stopping power against most targets. The only edge rifles have are range and against multiple targets.

Everything you're saying backs up why this ban is completely ridiculous to begin with. In a mass shooting against unarmed people in a room, a pistol is going to do the same amount of damage as an AR. The only reason to ban ARs is to disarm the people in a potential government conflict and/or a first step to total removal of all firearms.
I'm not arguing with you there. I don't think ARs should be banned. I'd be a pretty awful anarchist if I believed in giving the state more power. But an AR ban isn't going to stop a revolution and an AR ban isn't something worth starting a revolution for. And you're also still greatly underestimating how effective it would be against drones and tanks.
 
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