Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Rep. Ellison Calls For ‘Reasonable Gun Controls’ Following Colo. Shooting
WCCO (CBS Minnesota) ^ | July 24, 2012 | Pat Kessler

Posted on 07/24/2012 10:25:51 PM PDT by voteNRA

A Minnesota congressman is calling for important changes to federal firearm laws in the wake of the movie theater massacre in Colorado.

Democrat Keith Ellison says the U.S. should not just restrict assault weapons but it should also set limits on some gun clips, ammunition and body armor.

“Reasonable gun controls,” Ellison said. “It’s time.”

Ellison said Tuesday that you don’t need a bulletproof vest and an assault rifle to go hunting. He’s supporting laws to restrict some of the items the Colorado shooter used in his deadly rampage. .....

(Excerpt) Read more at minnesota.cbslocal.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Front Page News; Government
KEYWORDS: 112th; 2012; banglist; brc; cair; cmsa; democrats; ellison; guncontrol; gungrabbers; islam; islamiclawmaker; keithellison; liberalfascism; muslim; muslimbrotherhood; noi; youwillnotdisarmus
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-80 ... 101-102 next last
To: mylife

I got that mylife, I was just posing a “what if” question of what round would best be suited if he was wearing armor (as initially reported by some)


41 posted on 07/24/2012 11:10:45 PM PDT by voteNRA (A citizenry armed with rifles simply cannot be tyrannized)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 36 | View Replies]

To: voteNRA

Anything would have got his attention.

It’s like throwing a 1200 to 1500 fps brick at him.

The armor may stop penetration, but that jasper would be rattled enough to throw him of his game.


42 posted on 07/24/2012 11:14:14 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 34 | View Replies]

To: dalereed
Make it a felony not to own a gun after the age of 12 and have had training on how to use them!!!

If 12 year olds are going to be taught how to put a condom on properly, they should also be taught how to safely handle a gun.

43 posted on 07/24/2012 11:14:22 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (Eric Holder's NAACP rally against the voter ID laws required the press to bring govt issue photo ID.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: voteNRA

All I know is they will all still hit like bricks.


44 posted on 07/24/2012 11:16:57 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 41 | View Replies]

To: voteNRA

Right, the media has slowly come out with the corrections about it not being body armor.

When the initial story went out, it was used to poo poo the notion that concealed carrying audience members could have stopped/dropped him.

Also heard someone saying that the only use for armor piercing bullets is to shoot cops. Except this guy wasn’t a cop.


45 posted on 07/24/2012 11:18:47 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (Eric Holder's NAACP rally against the voter ID laws required the press to bring govt issue photo ID.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: piytar
"These idiot dems are about to learn that the 2nd Amendment is the true third rail of American politics. Saw some polls - the numbers are good (for us), with over 60% AGAINST more “reasonable” gun control..."

Absoutley correct piytar, and I think its probably well over 60%

On a side note, I was at the local Gander Mountain on Saturday (day after) and the gun floor was packed. I talked to the guy behind the counter and he told me gun sales were way up compared to the week before and ... get this ... people were interested in, and buying up all of the lasers and tactical lights they had.

Got to love REAL Americans, when dealt with a problem like defending ourselves in a dark theater we improvise instead of crying for government to "protect us"

46 posted on 07/24/2012 11:19:32 PM PDT by voteNRA (A citizenry armed with rifles simply cannot be tyrannized)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 40 | View Replies]

And then again who ever popped him first could be the next to go down, drawing attention to themselves.

But body armor won’t protect you indefinitely.


47 posted on 07/24/2012 11:22:14 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 42 | View Replies]

To: mylife

I’m curious if there was a security camera outside the theater (or indoor) at the exit. People have been sneaking into theaters for ages.

Additionally there are often security cameras on the roof pointed at the parking lots to observe those breaking into cars (since the owners are tied up for hours).


48 posted on 07/24/2012 11:22:14 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (Eric Holder's NAACP rally against the voter ID laws required the press to bring govt issue photo ID.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 35 | View Replies]

To: a fool in paradise

I know there was a camera on the outside.

He parked right beside the emergency door.


49 posted on 07/24/2012 11:24:46 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 48 | View Replies]

To: mylife

My “everyday” weapon comes in 9mm, I was thinking my SIG would be better than nothing in the situation but if those plates were level-4 wouldn’t a 9 just bounce off?


50 posted on 07/24/2012 11:25:05 PM PDT by voteNRA (A citizenry armed with rifles simply cannot be tyrannized)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 42 | View Replies]

To: voteNRA

Yeah but like I said, it would be like whacking him with a brick.

Beats screaming for your life.


51 posted on 07/24/2012 11:30:05 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 50 | View Replies]

To: mylife

my understanding from reading most threads is that someone in the front row got a cell call. He got up and left through the emergency door and blocked it from it closing completely. A few moments later the killer appears.

Question is, why was there no alarm.


52 posted on 07/24/2012 11:31:05 PM PDT by 1_Rain_Drop
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 35 | View Replies]

To: 1_Rain_Drop

My Question is how could that have been planned?


53 posted on 07/24/2012 11:34:02 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 52 | View Replies]

To: mylife
At least I could hit him with that brick 16 times if my aim is true, then another 15 times if necessary. If he makes it after that, I guess I should have spent another $40 on a third mag.

You won't talk me out of that .357 purchase though, the deal has already been cleared by the wife! :~)

54 posted on 07/24/2012 11:34:20 PM PDT by voteNRA (A citizenry armed with rifles simply cannot be tyrannized)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 51 | View Replies]

To: 1_Rain_Drop

I had thought of this.

Who opened that door?


55 posted on 07/24/2012 11:41:04 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 52 | View Replies]

To: voteNRA

The word “hunting” does not appear in the Second Amendment. The Founders intended for U.S. citizens to have the right to arm themselves to guarantee their God-given liberty against government oppression.

Why doesn’t the Muslim Congressman go after the First Amendment right to make violent movies that inspire madmen instead?


56 posted on 07/24/2012 11:45:58 PM PDT by txrefugee
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: mylife

Either the killer opened that door, or an inside accomplice.
I don’t recall reading a description of the dude getting the cell call.Could have been the killer who then went to get his guns from his car.

As to an accomplice, could have been the room mate, or not.

Initially there was a report that police were looking for a mohammed. There was no follow up to that angle.


57 posted on 07/24/2012 11:53:28 PM PDT by 1_Rain_Drop
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 55 | View Replies]

To: voteNRA

A Muslim thugg federal representative, a Mormon presidential candidate, and a pseudo-black Chicago thugg as President..

What are the people of the United States thinking?...
America is starting to look like New Sodom...

Whats next a Scientologist as a Supreme Court Judge?..


58 posted on 07/24/2012 11:58:36 PM PDT by hosepipe (This propaganda has been edited to include some fully orbed hyperbole..)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: voteNRA
Ellison said Tuesday that you don’t need a bulletproof vest and an assault rifle to go hunting.

The Second Amendment isn't about hunting.

59 posted on 07/25/2012 12:02:57 AM PDT by Moonman62 (The US has become a government with a country, rather than a country with a government.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: voteNRA

Re your question & the 5.7:

The ammo necessary for the 5.7 to defeat a vest is not available for purchase. The 5.7 is NOT a cop killer (contrary to every media article that discusses it.) All the regular ammo for it is NOT armor piercing.

IF one rolls their own they might be able to re create the round that could penetrate soft armor. Off the shelf stuff (which is what was used at ft. Hood) just won’t do it.

IMO if you are carrying a semi auto and want to be effective against armor, you could carry a +p+ hunting round and really wallop the vest OR shoot for the groin/pelvis/legs.


60 posted on 07/25/2012 12:16:40 AM PDT by 1malumprohibitum
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 41 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-80 ... 101-102 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson