To the empty vessels: The "AR" in AR-15 does NOT stand for "assault rifle" nor does it stand for "automatic rifle," of which the aforementioned semi-automatic weapon is neither. It stands for "ArmaLite Rifle," the original manufacturer. It does not have a selector switch to fire short bursts or become fully automatic. It is NOT "...a powerful military weapon converted for civilian use" nor is it a "military-style assault weapon" contrary to the erroneous pronouncements of Senator Feinstein. Anti-gun forces are probably just as frightened by the form as the function: it just looks so scary and they are so triggered!
There are more people beaten to death with "assault bats," "assault clubs," and sundry "assault blunt objects" in the U.S than are killed by rifles. There are more people killed by "assault hitting and assault kicking" than are killed by rifles. There are over four times as many people killed by "assault knives and assault sharp objects" than are killed by rifles. If a generation doesn't have sufficient "maturity" to purchase a rifle until they are twenty-one, maybe they shouldn't have a license to drive an "assault auto," especially given their propensity to text while driving and kill innocent people. Maybe there should be a reconsideration as to whether they possess the necessary maturity to cast a vote as well. They have every right to grieve publically and to demand safer schools but they should have no say whatsoever in deciding what sort of weapon I can use to defend my home and my family!
Sincerely,
Bill Garvin
