Such senseless garbage really pisses me off.
I used to think that these people MAY have good intentions, but such blatant disregard for true facts is simply outrageous. I assume it's mostly due to their blatant disregard for knowledge as to what semi-automatic rifles really are, and the fact that sensationalism gets them their money in the careers they have (journalism, mostly, but politicians as well!).
The DC sniper case is now the posterboy for how Bushmaster is such an evil gun company that specifically makes guns to terrorize innocent American people. What amazes me is how they fail to grasp that a regular sni...erm... hunting rifle could have gotten the SAME EXACT results, or worse (since the calibers are more massive) than the AR-15.
If there is another public incident, God forbid, I'd really hope the fucker uses an M1 Garand. That way, the media can pine on how they want to ban WWII rifles because they are too powerful and inhumane.
Just for them constantly spewing forth this tripe, I will make entirely sure that my very first AR is a Bushmaster.
Perhaps there is a good way I can let them know that their constant demonizing of BM made me buy their guns (the truth is a bit different, BM simply makes really good rifles).
... speaking of which, I want to get the BM M4 when the ban sunsets, chock full of evil features, (and since I live in IL, and am 19 now, I have to convince my mom to sign for my FOID card).
Can anyone offer some info about the M4gery from BM,.. i'm guessing the LEO version, since that will be what I hope to get when the ban sunsets. Is the barrel 14.5" with a welded FH, or 16" with threads?
Also, hi guys. First post! I lurked for a good few weeks though, so I've seen some of the discussions :) Not a total newb, but a newb never-the-less.
I really hope we can defeat this bullshit though. I'd post some posters, but the one from awbsunset seem a little... well... offtopic and not quite what would convince people to vote against this. A "fact sheet" type poster that exposes that garbage for what it is would be ideal. Anyone got one?