Thread: Our gun laws

Originally Posted by Banana

I don't see why M16s or AKs should be restricted more than any other semi (or any gun). They're all functionally the same.

Well, not really...

If they were all the same we would still see people doing armed robberies etc with flintlock pistols and muskets, or being issued with those when they do military service...

The reality is that a modern semi-auto rifle with a high capacity magazine is significantly more functional and effective. On the good side it makes for a very effective and fun firearm for recreational shooting, on the negative side - if it lands up in the hands of a criminal or nutcase, it is a truly scary option.