Ya know, it just drives me nuts whenever I hear some gun-control Nazi say they are not going after guns with "legitimate hunting and sporting purposes." WHO ARE THEY TO TELL ME WHAT I CAN'T HUNT OR PLAY WITH!?!?!?!
AR-15s and semi-auto AKs are used all the time for hunting and target shooting and busting milk jugs full of water and disposing of watermelons and cantaloupes too nasty to eat...and they make some of the BEST self-defense weapons on the market. [Never forget: a handgun is there to buy you time until you can get to your long-gun!]
It's all smokescreen, people! They want to numb you to the fact they are trying to take away legitimate guns used for legitimate purposes so that they can say they "did something" and feel better about themselves...and severely restrict our ability to defend ourselves against out-right tyranny. [Don't fool yourselves...another argument for another time.]
Where do they think "legitimate" hunting rifles and their AMMUNITION came from? They are based on military weapon designs!!!! Most bolt-action hunting rifles used in the first half of the 20th century were rifles the hunters had brought home after using them in World War I! Why should they be surprised when military veterans today feel more comfortable with the style of weapon they used while serving?
The whole "hunting and sporting" nonsense is meant to appease hunters and target shooters into not speaking up..."Hey, they’re not after MY guns...what do I care?" But if they succeed with "ugly" guns, YOURS ARE NEXT; you and I both know that hunting rifles are just as deadly and (usually) MORE ACCURATE than the "assault weapons" being targeted.
It's just a matter of time before they come for your "sniper rifle."
Take care and thanks for your time.
