New Zealand banning assault and semi-automatic rifles
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#2Also posted earlier today: ‘New Zealand PM announces ban on all assault rifles after Christchurch massacre’ https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19449256
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#3(New Zealander here) I was surprised that these weren't already banned. How many bullets do you really need to hunt? Some clarification on NZ's new gun laws: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/21/explainer-how-...
The rest of the world sees that the US constantly ties itself in knots over the gun issue, and the horrific loss of lives. Hopefully NZ's swift response shows that things CAN change.
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#4Thank God for the Second Amendment.
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#5Thank God for the Second Amendment.
I can't tell if that is sarcasm
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#6China has how many Muslim Uighurs interned? Millions?
Do you support the right to arms for Uighurs?
'At first I did not speak out because I did not believe they were coming for me.'
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#7(New Zealander here) I was surprised that these weren't already banned. How many bullets do you really need to hunt? Some clarification on NZ's new gun laws: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/21/explainer-how-... The rest of the world sees that the US constantly ties itself in knots over the gun issue, and the horrific loss of lives. Hopefully NZ's swift response shows that things CAN change.
> How many bullets do you really need to hunt?
In the US, this is the question used to neuter the second amendment. It isn't there to protect us from deer. The 2nd is meant to be used against people. The right that exists is the ability to protect your rights, life, and property, through force if necessary.
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#8Isn't that exactly what the shooter wanted?
They're playing right into his hands. They skipped the step where you negotiate with the terrorists and went straight to accepting his demands. I guess that doesn't matter when you need to be seen doing something.
Edit: I mean that the shooter wanted NZ gun control as a means to the end he seeks. Not that it is the end he seeks.
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#9I already feel safer, knowing that gun-law-abiding terrorists will now have to reload after a mere seven shots. Furthermore, I am confident that the lack of "military style" will actively hurt both their already fragile egos and their aiming skills.
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#10Thank God for the Second Amendment.
Its only modern purpose is to enable mass shootings and support gun owners pride.