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Originally Posted by Cimarron29414
Will,
This debate has been waged for decades. The trouble that we 2nd amendment people have with engaging in it is that typically our opponents in the debate are disingenuous in their intentions. Most will say "we only want to reduce these high capacity magazines" or "we only want to make it harder for criminals to get guns." The truth for most people who are fighting those fights is that what they really want is to eliminate all private ownership of handguns and assault rifles. Is that what you would really like to see? If not, where is the line for you?
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If I could go back in time and un-invent guns, I would. Short of that, I know it's impossible to eliminate gun ownership. It will never happen.
The line is necessity. What's necessary for home defense and hunting? Balance that with what's necessary to ensure that criminals can't be too well armed. Does an extended clip mean your home or person is safer than normal clips? Does it mean more efficient or effective hunting? Or is it more deaths and injuries at a shooting? Do you need an automatic rifle to defend your house from common criminals or to take down a buck?