Jim Zumbo Resigns!

[RecMar8541]

An interesting post to say the least.

The 3 things considered in an "assault" rifle are:

1. Velocity

2. Rate of fire

3. Capacity

Not neccisarily in that order.

The Idea behind the assault rifle is a basic infantry concept, cover and move.  

Part of a unit uses the rate of fire to keep the enemy down, as the other portion of the unit advances (assaults).  

As for hunting, the 7.62 round is basically a .308 and a very capable round.  I dont see much difference between using a remington semi, or using a sks, except for the magazine capacity.  Now in practicality, the man who takes an sks with a full 30 out for a day of deer hunting is probably not to swift.....how many times you ever gonna get 30 shots at a freekin deer anyhow?  Hes just carrying more weight.  

The bottom line is the same with any weapon, the person behind the trigger.  their intentions and uses of the firearm.  If some guy who only deer hunts twice a year wants to haul a sks around...more power to him.  

The only real issues with mag capacity, are the issues of those who would misuse the weapon, say for criminal intent.  but we all know criminals will always find a way to have what they are not supposed to have regardless of regulation.

[burleytog]

Just a point, but there is a huge difference between the 7.62x39 (SKS) and the 308 Win/7.62 NATO.

Most states do regulate magazine capacity for hunting.  Which is why you see a lot of pinned 20 round magazines.  

Just because a magazine holds 30 rounds or 20 rounds does not mean you have to fill it to capacity.

[RecMar8541]

Burley, absolutly!!  And that was kind of my point although hard to see with my blathering lol.  Its all how you use it, and intened to use it, not how you COULD use it!

[Dan:]

How you "intend" to use it can't be regulated as easily as "what it can do." There is no way to ensure the regulation of a rule between what a person COULD do and what they INTEND to do.

That's like saying a kid who has alcohol isn't as guilty as a kid who is drunk. ( At least from an enforcement standpoint). You could say, "oh well he isn't drinking it, that's ok." But you have no assurance that he won't drink it sometime. That's why it's easier (and makes more sense) to say they are both guilty of underage possession...

Ugh, I wish I could shoot this thread and make it die.

[Sean_e_bus_21]

i know that you are all talking about tis guy. but ho is he?what did he do?

just wondering

sean

[RecMar8541]

If that is the case we need to regulate toilet bowl cleaner , aluminum foil, several types of acids, and a wide range of powders and chemicals.  They are all as easier to get than an sks, and alot cheaper with far larger fallout.....

I see your point dominion dan certainly, but someone intent on doing harm will find a way.