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Tennessee can now boast, having adopted this powerful and deadly weapon as its state rifle.  And the NRA said WHOOOPEEE!  And sensible citizens said, "Good Grief!"

https://www.washingtonpost.com...commercial-aircraft/

Several states have wisely banned this cannon, probably ignoring  anguished choruses of gun nuts decrying a perceived infringement.

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While quite a rifle, only the gun bigots are overwhelmed to such a state, I suggest they wear Depends in its presence.  The .458 Winchester magnum and old .500 Nitro Express come close to its ballistics.  While, it might bring down a small aircraft, its doubtful it would bring down a large commercial aircraft.  I've read studies that the Stinger missile, so capable of downing Soviet era fighter craft could only cripple one engine of the larger commercial craft, but not cause it to crash.  Remember all those thousands of rounds the Iraqis fired at the US fighter planes, without bringing down any.  They shot a Soviet version of almost the same caliber.

Typical hysterics from liberals, with their panties in a wad.

So once again we go behind the headlines for those who get their news from headlines.

Seems like the whole article Contendahh's links us is based on research by the Violence Policy Center defined as a gun safety group.

A "firearms safety group" on the order of what you might find if you google NRA firearm safety?

https://www.google.com/webhp?h...=NRA+firearms+safety

Don't be silly.

So what is the VPC?

Here you go . . . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violence_Policy_Center

See anything about gun safety?  Naw.  Their approach to gun safety is the same one would take to DUIs . . . ban cars.

And more here . . . https://www.google.com/webhp?h...e+policy+center+lies

A link to And the NRA said WHOOOPEEE! ?  Just Contendahh showing off his lack of editorial skills.  And sensible citizens said, "Good Grief!"

True dat.

 

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I think I recall the .55 caliber Boys anti-tank rifle being available through Ye Ol Hunter's Lodge prior to 1968.  A German variation in a souped up Mauser too.  Both of these disappeared from the market with the '68 GCA or a similar act limiting the maximum diameter of the projectile to .5".  Yet not one reported used in a crime before or since.  Well, concealment would be a problem.

Of course black powder guns are not classified as "destructive devices" and can be purchased in smoothbore up to .69 and rifled .58.  Probably more but I'm thinking Brown Bess and Springfield/Enfield.

But sure to cause the anti-crowd a hissy-fit is that the nominal bore diameter of a 12 gauge shotgun is .73.  Some states require "slugs only" shooting meaning a projectile almost a quarter inch larger that .5.  And some slug barrels are rifled with rifle sights.  Even 'scopes.

BATF sez this arrangement is not a destructive device.

Nice to know.

 

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direstraits posted:

While quite a rifle, only the gun bigots are overwhelmed to such a state, I suggest they wear Depends in its presence.  The .458 Winchester magnum and old .500 Nitro Express come close to its ballistics.  While, it might bring down a small aircraft, its doubtful it would bring down a large commercial aircraft.  I've read studies that the Stinger missile, so capable of downing Soviet era fighter craft could only cripple one engine of the larger commercial craft, but not cause it to crash.  Remember all those thousands of rounds the Iraqis fired at the US fighter planes, without bringing down any.  They shot a Soviet version of almost the same caliber.

Typical hysterics from liberals, with their panties in a wad.

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Aside from Contendies typical hyperbole, the Barrett is an awsome gun to shoot but not something one would typically own due to what it costs to shoot. 

The range that I'm a member of puts on a "shoot" a couple of times a year where you can fire a Barrett Bolt 50 BMG.  Additionally, there are usually at least 10 different styles of Machine Guns you can shoot along with a silencer demonstrations.  Open to the public too.

Mr. Hooberbloob posted:

Aside from Contendies typical hyperbole, the Barrett is an awsome gun to shoot but not something one would typically own due to what it costs to shoot. 

The range that I'm a member of puts on a "shoot" a couple of times a year where you can fire a Barrett Bolt 50 BMG.  Additionally, there are usually at least 10 different styles of Machine Guns you can shoot along with a silencer demonstrations.  Open to the public too.

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I heartily endorse these kinds of opportunities for those insecure in their manhoods to get ultra-macho a couple of times a year by firing weapons such as you mention.

Contendahh posted:
Mr. Hooberbloob posted:

Aside from Contendies typical hyperbole, the Barrett is an awsome gun to shoot but not something one would typically own due to what it costs to shoot. 

The range that I'm a member of puts on a "shoot" a couple of times a year where you can fire a Barrett Bolt 50 BMG.  Additionally, there are usually at least 10 different styles of Machine Guns you can shoot along with a silencer demonstrations.  Open to the public too.

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I heartily endorse these kinds of opportunities for those insecure in their manhoods to get ultra-macho a couple of times a year by firing weapons such as you mention.

You wouldn't know manhood if it stuck you in the arse.

Official state rifle--might as well!

States have chosen to adopt, as official state entities of one kind or another, a vast and improbable array of things of animal, vegetable or mineral origin. A scant two weeks ago, the un-remediated throwback who occupies the governor's office in Maine signed legislation establishing the LOBSTER as that state's official CRUSTACEAN !

http://www.wcsh6.com/news/poli...crustacean/119936709

Maine is not alone.  Three other states  have bestowed this honor on their favorite CRUSTACEANS: 

Louisiana:   freshwater crayfish Procambarus clarkii.
Maryland:  blue crab, Callinectes sapidus.
Oregon:  Dungeness crab, Metacarcinus magister.

Not to overlook the vegetable kingdom, a number of states have designated state VEGETABLES, as shown in this tabulation:
http://www.netstate.com/states...state_vegetables.htm

Moving on to the mineral realm, a majority of the states have found it appropriate to designate a STATE FOSSIL. Check these out here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...f_U.S._state_fossils

Some years ago, as the oldest member of the U.S. Senate was nearing the end of both his term and his life, there were those who
facetiously suggested that he would be an appropriate STATE FOSSIL for South Carolina.  Considering his antiquity and then physical state, I can
understand why such a recommendation should issue.

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Contendahh posted:
Mr. Hooberbloob posted:

Aside from Contendies typical hyperbole, the Barrett is an awsome gun to shoot but not something one would typically own due to what it costs to shoot. 

The range that I'm a member of puts on a "shoot" a couple of times a year where you can fire a Barrett Bolt 50 BMG.  Additionally, there are usually at least 10 different styles of Machine Guns you can shoot along with a silencer demonstrations.  Open to the public too.

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I heartily endorse these kinds of opportunities for those insecure in their manhoods to get ultra-macho a couple of times a year by firing weapons such as you mention.

I've read and heard lefties make this statement many times.  However, I've never read a study that confirmed it.  Sounds like the faux science thread I posted a few minutes ago 

The left is notorious for such statements.  Homophobia is not recognized in any guise by psychological studies -- especially as persons using it to hide their own proclivities.  NAMBLA  makes statements that most children are unharmed by sexual encounters.  Await a study that shows no harm to murder victims from the crime of murder.

Contendahh posted:
Mr. Hooberbloob posted:

Aside from Contendies typical hyperbole, the Barrett is an awsome gun to shoot but not something one would typically own due to what it costs to shoot. 

The range that I'm a member of puts on a "shoot" a couple of times a year where you can fire a Barrett Bolt 50 BMG.  Additionally, there are usually at least 10 different styles of Machine Guns you can shoot along with a silencer demonstrations.  Open to the public too.

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I heartily endorse these kinds of opportunities for those insecure in their manhoods to get ultra-macho a couple of times a year by firing weapons such as you mention.

Insecure?

Sometimes things are just fun shooting a .50 cal is that as is driving my 450+hp hot rod.  

Contendahh posted:
direstraits posted:

Exactly!  Poor Condie doesn't get out much.  Getting meds from nursey is his only trill. 

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I don't need to get out at all in order to know how to spell THRILL correctly.

Really, dire, you have exhausted that old stale corny nursing home nonsense.

Who says I misspelled anything. Trill - a quavering or vibratory sound, especially a rapid alternation of sung or played notes.  Still in denial concerning your new domicile, I see. 

My army Advanced Individual Training (AIT) was with the Finance Corps.  At the end, we got weapons familiarization with the .50 caliber MG, the M79 40 mm grenade launcher and the M60 MG -- all great fun.  While waiting for an assignment, I got to pop off the Light Assault Weapons (LAWs) that supposedly misfired in training.  The LAW is a one time use collapsible rocket launcher.  Most misfire because the troop didn't extend the thing with enough force.  Fired off 24 of 25 in one day -- only one was a dud.  Again, for a 22 year old, great fun.

direstraits posted:
Contendahh posted:
direstraits posted:

Exactly!  Poor Condie doesn't get out much.  Getting meds from nursey is his only trill. 

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I don't need to get out at all in order to know how to spell THRILL correctly.

Really, dire, you have exhausted that old stale corny nursing home nonsense.

Who says I misspelled anything. Trill - a quavering or vibratory sound, especially a rapid alternation of sung or played notes.  Still in denial concerning your new domicile, I see. 

How truly desperate and flagrantly dishonest you have become with that failed attempt to cover your obvious error.  There is no way that the administration of medicines can logically be stretched to involve the production of a "trill".  You obviously meant THRILL and you obviously misspelled it, and in your Bill Gray-like defensiveness you have become someone who will not admit error even when it is glaringly obvious that you have made one. Shame!

Contendahh posted:
direstraits posted:
Contendahh posted:
direstraits posted:

Exactly!  Poor Condie doesn't get out much.  Getting meds from nursey is his only trill. 

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I don't need to get out at all in order to know how to spell THRILL correctly.

Really, dire, you have exhausted that old stale corny nursing home nonsense.

Who says I misspelled anything. Trill - a quavering or vibratory sound, especially a rapid alternation of sung or played notes.  Still in denial concerning your new domicile, I see. 

How truly desperate and flagrantly dishonest you have become with that failed attempt to cover your obvious error.  There is no way that the administration of medicines can logically be stretched to involve the production of a "trill".  You obviously meant THRILL and you obviously misspelled it, and in your Bill Gray-like defensiveness you have become someone who will not admit error even when it is glaringly obvious that you have made one. Shame!

Whether I did or not, do you really think I give a Flying Golden Wang!

direstraits posted:
Contendahh posted:
direstraits posted:
Contendahh posted:
direstraits posted:

Exactly!  Poor Condie doesn't get out much.  Getting meds from nursey is his only trill. 

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I don't need to get out at all in order to know how to spell THRILL correctly.

Really, dire, you have exhausted that old stale corny nursing home nonsense.

Who says I misspelled anything. Trill - a quavering or vibratory sound, especially a rapid alternation of sung or played notes.  Still in denial concerning your new domicile, I see. 

How truly desperate and flagrantly dishonest you have become with that failed attempt to cover your obvious error.  There is no way that the administration of medicines can logically be stretched to involve the production of a "trill".  You obviously meant THRILL and you obviously misspelled it, and in your Bill Gray-like defensiveness you have become someone who will not admit error even when it is glaringly obvious that you have made one. Shame!

Whether I did or not, do you really think I give a Flying Golden Wang!

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That really got under your thin skin, didn't it?  At least  you did not continue to defend your blatant error, choosing instead to substitute feigned high dudgeon for honest acknowledgement.

Contendahh posted:
direstraits posted:
Contendahh posted:
direstraits posted:
Contendahh posted:
direstraits posted:

Exactly!  Poor Condie doesn't get out much.  Getting meds from nursey is his only trill. 

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I don't need to get out at all in order to know how to spell THRILL correctly.

Really, dire, you have exhausted that old stale corny nursing home nonsense.

Who says I misspelled anything. Trill - a quavering or vibratory sound, especially a rapid alternation of sung or played notes.  Still in denial concerning your new domicile, I see. 

How truly desperate and flagrantly dishonest you have become with that failed attempt to cover your obvious error.  There is no way that the administration of medicines can logically be stretched to involve the production of a "trill".  You obviously meant THRILL and you obviously misspelled it, and in your Bill Gray-like defensiveness you have become someone who will not admit error even when it is glaringly obvious that you have made one. Shame!

Whether I did or not, do you really think I give a Flying Golden Wang!

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That really got under your thin skin, didn't it?  At least  you did not continue to defend your blatant error, choosing instead to substitute feigned high dudgeon for honest acknowledgement.

More like mildly amused.

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