NJ lawmakers hold demonstration showcasing power of AR-15

[livingston]

NJ lawmakers hold demonstration showcasing power of AR-15
CEDAR GROVE -

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and Essex County law enforcement officials held a demonstration Monday showcasing the power of the AR-15 rifle.

This was the type of firearm the alleged Stoneman-Douglas school shooter used to kill 17 people in Florida last month. Lawmakers across the country have been calling for greater regulations or a ban on the weapon due to its power and the speed in which it can be fired.

Sen. Menendez says that he fully supports banning weapons of this caliber for civilian use.
“I don’t believe that this is what you need to go hunting. I don’t believe that this is what you need to defend yourself,” Menendez said. “The only thing this does is kill as many people as possible in as short a time as possible.”
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NJ lawmakers hold demonstration showcasing power of AR-15

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Better check their targets for tannerite. Otherwise people will be underwhelmed by the size of the holes it leaves. Then maybe someone should bring a 308 or 300 winchester mag to compair

 

[Deplorable Me]

Inside range? 50' 75'? Close quarters, handgun or shotgun could do the same. Look out FUDDs.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Idiots.


Just flat out deceitful liars to manipulate and push an agenda.


And people will fall for it.

 

[livingston]

 

[Defilade]

Who the HELL is he to say what we need or not, Go Fuck yourself! You don't need the big house you live in either you POS!!

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Who the HELL is he to say what we need or not, Go Fuck yourself! You don't need the big house you live in either you POS!!

No kidding.


Says the guy who probably has armed body guards protecting him....

 

[Jezman]

Your beliefs do not override my rights. Go pound dirt. Have the 2nd ammendment amended.

 

[Phazer]

Your beliefs do not override my rights. Go pound dirt. Have the 2nd ammendment amended.

YES! The Liberals should join us in calling to convene an Article V Convention of States so that they can propose and amendment to repeal the 2nd amendment.

 

[Airborneguy]

Notice he said, "caliber". They are angling for a total ban this time. They're starting to discuss what they consider to be capabilities. This is very dangerous. Next you'll see discussions regarding how "over-powered" typical hunting calibers are compared to the "extremely dangerous and lethal" AR-15.

 

[Phazer]

NJ lawmakers hold demonstration showcasing power of AR-15

That "demonstration" should be immediately reported with a Ruger 10/22 wood-stock target rifle. They can then compare the targets and see that the holes are the exact same size.

Whenever I've taken new shooters to a range, I let them start with a 10/22 in .22LR. They finish by shooting a .223 rifle. They are surprised that the "high power" rifle makes the same size holes as the little plinker.

 

[Phazer]

Not much of a demonstration. He should then demo: .308, 30-06, and 12 gauge slug. Then we'll see who is still awed by the power of the AR-15's .223 round.

To me, this demonstration shows just how manageable the AR platform MSR really is.

 

[carpediem]

Wow. He slaughtered that paper target. "You don't have to be a good shot with the AR-15". What?! Oh, the guided baby/child seeking rounds it fires, that's right....

 

[Robin]

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[Bulldog51]

“A good shot” is up for debate on that one

 

[speedkills27]

At what range do you think that target was set? 50yds? Thats a terrible grouping for a "highly trained police officer" He might wanna stay and practice after the cameras leave

 

[livingston]

At what range do you think that target was set? 50yds? Thats a terrible grouping for a "highly trained police officer" He might wanna stay and practice after the cameras leave

He was trying to demonstrate how to do an evil 30 round mag dump .... To hell with being accurate

 

[speedkills27]

He was trying to demonstrate how to do an evil 30 round mag dump .... To hell with being accurate

was that video the mag dump?!!!???!!!!!!with a 10 rounder?

 

[Robin]

I could do better than that, and faster, if I had a thirty round mag. Kids, HAH!
Robin

 

[Kwalsh]

“Highly trained” that was the worst grouping ever, my wife hits bullseye at 25 yds indoors and he was barely on paper

The safest place for that demo was right in front of the shooter

 

[sschrad]

Was that at 15 yds? I thought that is what the sign behind him said. Big friggin' woop! Who couldn't hit the target? And what were those two keyholes from?

Sorry they were just two shots touching, not keyholes.

 

[Acer-m14]

SO LEO CAN'T HAVE THEM TOO .. There just way to powerful .. lets be fair now ..
if you want US to give up our guns .. then the state has to give every person a security team in that state just like you have .. how bout that ..