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Originally Posted by LewisM
Ron,
Here's a little history - the world record for AIMED (accurate) shot from a BOLT ACTION rifle was 38 rounds into a 12" bullseye at 300 yards in 1 (ONE) minute in 1914. Set by British musketry instructor named Sgt. Snoxall. That included reloading, seeing the SMLE is 10 shot rifle. I personally have attempted this "Mad Minute" as it is known and ONCE managed 20 - all within the 12" bull (my shoulder hated me for a while).
Banning semi-automatic rifles did NOTHING.
Automatic firearms have been banned for civilian ownership in Australia since the 1920's.
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You quote professional people (yes I am including you here as you seem to have a great deal of knowledge of fire arms) not some person who can pick one up at a gun shop or supermarket.
I would hazard a guess that the police would disagree with you on the statement that not having semi automatic weapons in peoples homes did nothing.
Please answer the question?
If you don't need a gun, why own one
BTW I was in the British Army for quite a long time, so am no stranger to High powered weapons.