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On Tuesday, December 18, 2012 3:50:18 PM UTC-5, Eisboch wrote:
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On Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:43:39 -0500, "Eisboch"
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"Justwait" made a comment that caused me to think about this. I
think his definitions of guns could be developed into a reasonably
simple category system of what is available for purchase and
ownership
by private citizens and what is reserved for military and police
use.

For private citizens:

Firearms (handguns and rifles/shotguns) specifically designed for
target practice and competition. No more than 7-10 round capacity.
Firearms (rifles and shotguns) designed specifically for hunting.
No more than 5-10 rounds.
Firearms designed for personal/home defense. Includes handguns with
no more than 7-10 round capacity. Concealed carry permits allowed
based on background check.
Non-functioning firearms as collectibles/display pieces. These can
include military type weapons but must be permanently disabled.


For Law Enforcement and Military:

Firearms and weapons designed for both defensive and offensive use.
Automatic and semi-automatic with unlimited round capacity.

The days of private citizens being concerned about arming to the
teeth
to protect themselves from their own government are long over.
That interpretation of the 2nd Ammendent is obsolete. Private
citizens don't need high capacity, offensive weapons.

Problem is... ANY firearm can be used both offensively and
defensively. Take an M15 and a .45 ACP. Generally, the first fits
the offensive weapon category, the second the home defensive one. But
in the right situation, the M16 would be the better defense, and the
ACP the better offense.

In the end, it's the person pulling the trigger. It always comes down
to that.

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I know, but it seems we have to draw some kind of distinction, which
is why I used the terminology, "specifically designed for".

Have to start somewhere.