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I don't know how you American call that, but I'd consider that as war equipment. The rest of your comment is informative and adds to the discussion. Your paren

by grzm 10y ago

I don't know how you American call that, but I'd consider that as war equipment. The rest of your comment is informative and adds to the discussion. Your parent is making a similar point, which you expand on. This last statement you add is can be read as inflammatory. Gun discussions are contentious enough as it is, particularly on the internet, and they all to often derail into all manner of increasingly flamewar topics which are tangential to the story. Can you clarify why you added this?

user5994461 10y ago
Because there are different culture surrounding firearms, particular classifications and regulations. In most countries, this sort of equipment is definitely classified as war guns. You are prohibited from possessing one, let alone use it. In the USA, it's more opened, some stuff you can buy, some stuff you can't buy, not sure where this one is. I believe it's being discussed in another thread here. This has implications on the story. Knowing the kind of weapon and the local norms would give more context about the situation. Expect the police to react differently against a handgun and a military grade assault rifle (not the same type of individual on the other side either). Judging by the "hundreds of rounds", it might have been modified to automatic or it's an old model.
- tomschlick 10y ago
  > Judging by the "hundreds of rounds", it might have been modified to automatic or it's an old model. Most likely not, you can empty 30 round mags in 15 seconds or so.
  - user5994461 10y ago
    Correct me if I am wrong but this weapon doesn't come with 30 round mags and these mags are not easily accessible for sale.
    - grzm 10y ago
      Depends on where you are. In some states 30 round magazines are quite easy to come by. A quick internet search will provide many legal retailers.
    - Rebelgecko 10y ago
      In California, where this took place, we're allowed to have 30 round magazines for a few more months. Even if he only had 10 round magazines, reloading really doesn't take that long (even with a bullet button)

by grzm 10y ago

user5994461 10y ago

Because there are different culture surrounding firearms, particular classifications and regulations. In most countries, this sort of equipment is definitely classified as war guns. You are prohibited from possessing one, let alone use it. In the USA, it's more opened, some stuff you can buy, some stuff you can't buy, not sure where this one is. I believe it's being discussed in another thread here. This has implications on the story. Knowing the kind of weapon and the local norms would give more context about the situation. Expect the police to react differently against a handgun and a military grade assault rifle (not the same type of individual on the other side either). Judging by the "hundreds of rounds", it might have been modified to automatic or it's an old model.

tomschlick 10y ago
> Judging by the "hundreds of rounds", it might have been modified to automatic or it's an old model. Most likely not, you can empty 30 round mags in 15 seconds or so.
- user5994461 10y ago
  Correct me if I am wrong but this weapon doesn't come with 30 round mags and these mags are not easily accessible for sale.
  - grzm 10y ago
    Depends on where you are. In some states 30 round magazines are quite easy to come by. A quick internet search will provide many legal retailers.
  - Rebelgecko 10y ago
    In California, where this took place, we're allowed to have 30 round magazines for a few more months. Even if he only had 10 round magazines, reloading really doesn't take that long (even with a bullet button)