Michigan
Related: About this forumGood f**king grief: Repugs want to make the AR-15 the "official" state rifle
A coalition of Republican lawmakers want to make the AR-15, a semi-automatic firearm, Michigans state rifle, a move that concerned gun control advocates.
HB 5792, introduced by Rep. Brian BeGole (R-Antrim Twp.), the former sheriff of Shiawassee County, would make the military-grade weapon the states official rifle. The goal of the new designation is to destigmatize the AR-15, and the people who own them, according to a release from BeGole.
Millions of people across the country and thousands in Michigan own an AR-15. This distinction recognizes these law-abiding gun owners who are often vilified just for having a firearm as a hobbyist or to keep their homes and families safe, BeGole stated in the release.
But Ryan Bates, executive director of End Gun Violence Michigan, said the bill supports a trend of extremist politicians militarizing gun culture in the state. .............(more)
https://michiganadvance.com/briefs/gop-legislators-seek-to-make-ar-15-michigans-official-state-rifle/
Biophilic
(4,988 posts)Why does any state need a state gun? Especially one that has been used to slaughter children. What is this about? I truly think republicans have lost their minds.
Traildogbob
(10,195 posts)Watch the first segment of Rachel tonight, and the rants of Bannon et al.
Add a bump stock to that gun and you will see how they plan to accomplish Bannons call to kill.
Not a coincidence the Sock was made legal before the coming insurrection, this time with full fire power. There will be massive blood shed whether we win lose. I hope Biden and this admin are planning for more than the High Road to take this on.
Bannon needs locked away on treason death row.
I a suck ti my stomach with rage hearing Bannon, Kirk, Lake and all the talk of hunting us down. Calling the entire Biden family a Crime family, Jill too, and need to be taken down.
When did we get to the place where this is free speech? And not direct threats to the resident.
Irish_Dem
(59,727 posts)Since the GOP has decided to make America a very violent, bloody mess.
Ocelot II
(121,501 posts)A state bird or tree or flower, sure, because those are things that are native to the state and can kind of symbolize it. But a state gun, just because people in the state own that particular one? Why?
Freethinker65
(11,165 posts)Never actually heard of a State "Rifle". Is this actually a thing?
TexasDem69
(2,317 posts)Just seems designed to poke at liberals. Ignore it . Its literally a meaningless gesture