Religious gun nut kills Batman moviegoers

[Gawdzilla Sama]

Browning M-2 .50 cal.

[Wumbologist]

Yeah. The mythology of the .45 was born after the Boxer Rebellion.

Yep. I'll take my 9mm with a handful more rounds over a .45 any day.

The seven-round clip was a big hit in 1911. It took the 9mm to make it seem inadequate.

Specifically in the wonderfully designed Browning Hi-Power.

[Wumbologist]

One good thing I will say about the US is that they might have a shit attitude to guns, but they make shit weapons to match.
It's just as well the gun loony bought Smith and Wesson.
If it hadn't jammed, there would be a lot more dead.

Is it a deliberate design fault?

The drum magazine he used was likely to blame for the jam. I have a 90-round drum that came with my rifle and it's an unreliable piece of garbage when fully loaded to 90 rounds. I certainly wouldn't go out of my way looking to buy another one for that or any other firearm.

[Gawdzilla Sama]

One good thing I will say about the US is that they might have a shit attitude to guns, but they make shit weapons to match.
It's just as well the gun loony bought Smith and Wesson.
If it hadn't jammed, there would be a lot more dead.

Is it a deliberate design fault?

The drum magazine he used was likely to blame for the jam. I have a 90-round drum that came with my rifle and it's an unreliable piece of garbage when fully loaded to 90 rounds. I certainly wouldn't go out of my way looking to buy another one for that or any other firearm.

You have to get lucky to get a high-round design to work. The Thompson pan mag is notorious for jamming.

[Animavore]

Can foreigners get guns legally in America?

[mozg]

Can foreigners get guns legally in America?

Some can.

From the BATFE:

Q: May aliens legally in the United States buy firearms?

An alien legally in the U.S. may acquire firearms if he has a State of residence. An alien has a State of residence only if he is residing in that State and has resided in a State continuously for at least 90 days prior to the purchase. An alien acquiring firearms from a licensee is required to prove both his identity, by presenting a government-issued photo identification, and his residency with substantiating documentation showing that he has resided in the State continuously for the 90-day period prior to the purchase. Examples of qualifying documentation to prove residency include: utility bills, lease agreements, credit card statements, and pay stubs from the purchaser’s place of employment, if such documents include residential addresses.

See also Item 5, “Sales to Aliens in the United States,” in the General Information section of this publication.

[18 U.S.C. 921, 922(b)(3), (d) and (g), 27 CFR 478.11 and 478.99(a)]

[mistermack]

Can foreigners get guns legally in America?

Why? Do you fancy a copycat spree?

Forget the guns.
I would recommend a nail bomb. No need for body armor, and you can do a runner before it goes off.
But you should know that, being Irish.

[Animavore]

Can foreigners get guns legally in America?

Some can.

From the BATFE:

Q: May aliens legally in the United States buy firearms?

An alien legally in the U.S. may acquire firearms if he has a State of residence. An alien has a State of residence only if he is residing in that State and has resided in a State continuously for at least 90 days prior to the purchase. An alien acquiring firearms from a licensee is required to prove both his identity, by presenting a government-issued photo identification, and his residency with substantiating documentation showing that he has resided in the State continuously for the 90-day period prior to the purchase. Examples of qualifying documentation to prove residency include: utility bills, lease agreements, credit card statements, and pay stubs from the purchaser’s place of employment, if such documents include residential addresses.

See also Item 5, “Sales to Aliens in the United States,” in the General Information section of this publication.

[18 U.S.C. 921, 922(b)(3), (d) and (g), 27 CFR 478.11 and 478.99(a)]

Mine's a Colt .45 revolver with armour piercing rounds, please.

[hadespussercats]

I carry a spud gun.

These are illegal in NY.

Anything that looks too much like a real gun is illegal here.

[Animavore]

There's something hilarious about that.

[Gawdzilla Sama]

There's something hilarious about that.

That came from a series of events where realistic toy guns were brandished or pointed at police officers and they reacted. Separating the sheep from the goats.

[hadespussercats]

There's something hilarious about that.

That came from a series of events where realistic toy guns were brandished or pointed at police officers and they reacted. Separating the sheep from the goats.

It is pretty funny. No realistic waterpistols, either.

But it makes sense. Especially since there are also people who make real guns look like toys, too-- painted goofy colors, all that.

It's sad.

[Animavore]

A sensible voice.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/o ... oks25.html

[Kristie]

There's something hilarious about that.

That came from a series of events where realistic toy guns were brandished or pointed at police officers and they reacted. Separating the sheep from the goats.

It is pretty funny. No realistic waterpistols, either.

But it makes sense. Especially since there are also people who make real guns look like toys, too-- painted goofy colors, all that.

It's sad.

My cousin has a bright pink one. I loathe it.

[Wumbologist]

But it makes sense. Especially since there are also people who make real guns look like toys, too-- painted goofy colors, all that.

It's sad.