Gun Lies, Myths, Half-Truths, and Conspiracy Theories

americanthinker.com ^ | 6/16/2018 | Rich Logis

[rktman]

Guns and gun crime are the new climate change: those who know nothing about the subject are suddenly "experts."

I call this faux expertise Albert Gore-itis, and I discuss it at length in my upcoming book, 10 Warning Signs Your Child is Becoming a Democrat.

Here's a roundup of some of the new – and old – lies, myths, half-truths and conspiracy theories.

It's estimated that there are 300 million legally owned firearms in the U.S., and 2 trillion rounds of legally owned ammunition. The percentage of households owning one or more firearm has fluctuated over the years and was at 42% last year.

It is accurate to say that assault weapons, assault rifles, and weapons of war exist. They exist, however, solely in the military and law enforcement. Civilians cannot legally own them.

[rktman]

Sorry Rich. Civilians may own certain weapons of war. Just takes time and money. But yes, the best thing the antis do is lie and exaggerate. Facts don't matter just like in glow bull climate discombobulation.

[umgud]

The antis are buttressed by their sycophants in the media.

[facedown]

The antis are buttressed by their sycophants in the media.

The antis are the media, and vice versa.

[taxcontrol]

Please identify a type or category of firearm that has NOT been used by the military.

Revolvers - yep used by the military
muzzle loaders - yep, used by the military
Shotguns - yep, used by the military
Bolt action rifles - yep, those too
Lever action - yep

The point is that EVERY type of weapon has been used by the military.