"I don't find it particularly useful to discuss action steps to reduce gun violence with people who aren't at least familiar with guns"I mean honestly, there's no point in even having a discussion with some people when it comes to guns.
Agreed.
TBH, I don't find it particularly useful to discuss action steps to reduce gun violence with people who aren't at least familiar with guns and who, preferably, have at least some experience shooting.
Other than bolt action rifles, basically EVERY gun legally sold in America can kill dozens of people in seconds. There is no magic to an AR. It may look scarier to people without exposure to guns but it isn't some magically devastating unicorn of a firearm. It is a light, handy rifle that most people can shoot relatively well. That's why it is the most popular firearm platform in America.
This is the exact sentiment that leads to absolutely nothing ever getting done after this. This entitled "I know more about guns than you do" attitude and refusal to find middle ground is asenine. A deranged 25 year old just bought an AR 15 like he was buying a gallon of milk and you see no issue with that? No required training, no mental health screening, no waiting period? I am a republican but this entitled attitude pisses me off. Lets just arm eveyone and it will be the ****ing wild west.