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Related: About this forumGun definitions and terminology:
https://www.businessinsider.com/terms-to-know-about-guns-when-discussing-mass-shootings-2019-8
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Gun definitions and terminology: (Original Post)
applegrove
Aug 2019
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Thanks for being available. I find i post lots of gun threads in general discussion. I think
applegrove
Aug 2019
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ManiacJoe
(10,136 posts)2. They did better than I expected.
Sadly, they still got very confused with "assault weapon" vs assault rifle, as would be expected.
They did not even try with "high capacity magazine".
applegrove
(123,919 posts)3. I posted it to help us fight nra gun humpers. Do you think it will help?
ManiacJoe
(10,136 posts)4. It is a good starting point for those who know nothing about guns.
As in, the vast majority of the posters on this site.
The mistakes in the article will cause problems for anyone wishing to debate pro-gunners.
Plenty of good folks here in the gungeon are willing to answer questions from those actually willing to ask.
applegrove
(123,919 posts)5. Thanks for being available. I find i post lots of gun threads in general discussion. I think
that is a good change in that it has gone mainstream. I think separating the anti vs. pro assault rifle folk was a brilliant idea. Fewer NRA types. A great relief.
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