Why then can I not go to the local gun shop and buy a BAR and a few frag grenades? I could us the Browning for curls when I'm not hunting squirrels. The frag grenade would be great for those a-holes who tailgate, that would awaken them to the dangers they create.
Answer these questions,
genius
Argumentum ad absurdum. The real question is why shouldn't a lawful american citizen be able to own a semi automatic rifle, which is the proper name for an "Assault weapon".
The one thing every thread on guns comes down to is this ^^^ stupidity. Gun lovers cannot comprehend this simple phrase, "shall not be infringed" has no wiggle room. If "arms" are a protected Right of the people, than the people must be allowed to own, possess and have in their custody and control any arm produced for the military.
The other foolish argument by the gun lovers is the need to have "arms" to protect themselves from the government. First of all, WE THE PEOPLE can change the government every two years. Hopefully it will change next January and HRC will be POTUS and the Democratic Party will have the majority in The H. or Rep. and The Senate. Maybe then pragmatic governance will replace ideology and things will get done.
If not, then the party which replaces the once and no more GOP will have its chance to govern.
Again with the argumentum ad absurdum. With the exception of some of the purists on this site, most RKBA supporters agree to certain very limited restrictions. What you clowns want is to make it as difficult as possible for ANYONE to purchase and own a firearm, because you think "guns are icky". Again, why should I trust any gun control zelot at their word that they "dont want to take your guns" when I cannot get a simple fucking revolver permit for home use without spending $1000 and waiting 3-6 months. NOT ONE OF YOU have answered that question.
Bullshit. Admit when you're wrong and someday you may repair your loss of credibility.
The answer to your stupid question is this: The law which requires you to spend so much and wait so long was passed by a democratically elected board and signed by an executive, also elected by the people. If you don't like it - and apparently you don't - get together with others and seek to change it, or, run for office. Of course you could easily buy a gun illegally, which I suspect you have already figured out (and maybe done).
The other stupid comment is the second sentence which include not one but two logical fallacies: I'm not a clown (ad hominem) and only a few zealots want to confiscate all guns; if one gun control law takes effect soon more and more will lead to an outlawing of guns to the civilian populatin (slippery slope).
The fact is, there are gun control laws, and yet no one in power has yet to bring a bill to Congress to repeal the 2nd, and no one will. Because most Americans are fine with common sense restrictions, the cost to secure warrants and search for 300 + million guns in America is prohibitive, and Prohibition didn't work for alcohol, prostitution or marijuana and will not work for guns.