So my city came under attack a couple hours ago. Just a sad reminder that we can't keep the guns out of the hands of those with mental issues and that is just plain scary.
And I swear, if this ends up being another case of a F'n assault rifle being used .... I don't know what I will do. I don't care how much a proponent of the 2nd damn amendment you are, there is NO DAMN REASON for a damn civilian to have a freaking assault rifle. NONE!!! If you can't shoot a deer or protect your family with a damn regular 30 0 6 rifle or a damn pistol, you shouldn't have a gun anyway.
This isn't about slamming guns (although I do love what Australia did) this is about stupid ass laws for "protecting your rights to own any damn ting you want"
Why is it I have to take a test, both visual and behind the wheel, to drive a car, but thee is NO F'n TEST TO OWN A GUN???
So far, 11 people dead with 6 others injured here. One injury is a cop that was shot in the chest, but luckily was wearing his flak jacket. Not sure if the 6 total injured count him as well or if just 6 civilians. Oh, and 1 ass-hole shooter dead as well, so ...
EDIT -
Well just heard that the shooter had two guns. One was a semiautomatic pistol, which he obtained legally (always good) no issues with me there and "a rifle".
I am hoping .... please take that the way I mean this next thing ... of course I would first hope that this didn't happen in the first place, but ... I am hoping that the rifle is also one that is not only legal, but not of the "assault" variety. At least then my anger would only go towards the fact that this tragedy happened, and not with the added "why are these guns allowed to be in the hands of regular people?" question rant I normally have to do after these events!