BDH Posted May 8, 2004 Share Posted May 8, 2004 This ran in the local paper this morning. Since I don't normally interface with any drug dealers, I guess I did not realize that AK-47's and AR-15's are the drug dealers choice o weapon (seems like it would have to be a pretty big drug dealer to conceal one of these)..... I wonder if this jackass has ever been to a high power match... Cincinnati Enquirer - Assault Weapon Ban Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted May 8, 2004 Share Posted May 8, 2004 If drug dealers really were armed that well on a regular basis, you'd need a front loader to scoop all of the bodies from the streets. Long guns of any kind are very uncommon in crimes, and so-called "assault weapons" are even more rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 We actually saw this during the LA riots. During the looting some AR's (in particular) were taken. About a week later, they started popping up, in dumpsters and on the street (literally). Apparently the 'bad guys' got a quick lesson in AR ballistics, when fired within a confined space (i.e. vehicle) with your homies nearby: "Bang, bang, bang..." "(Insert explative) that's hot, loud, my ears are bleeding, the brass ran down my shirt, etc." The guns were ditched and replaced with the ever faithful Lorson and other 'Ring of Fire' pistols. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 Rich What is a Ring of Fire gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 (Thread drift on) "The Ring of Fire," as it was affectionately called by the press here in CA, were six gun manufacturers that built their firearms to...let's say, less than questionable reliability and safety. Basically, they were cheaply built, Saturday Night specials. The companies were/are Sundance Industries, in Valencia; Arcadia Machine & Tool (AMT), in Irwindale; Phoenix Arms, in Ontario; Davis Industries and Lorcin Engineering, both in Mira Loma; and Bryco Arms, in Costa Mesa. Raven Arms was located in the City of Industry, not far from AMT. Here's a PBS article. Remember, consider the source: Ring of Fire Manufacturers While I'm not for banning SNS pistols, I did have a problem with the perceived lack of security that was shown on a couple of PBS documentaries at these factories. While I'm sure it was staged, and or the narration didn't truly dictate what was actually happening, the visuals showed an unknown guy with a concealed camera, walking into I believe Davis's wherehouse and there were palletes of guns that were open for the taking. (Thread drift off) Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 I saw that piece, just didn't remember the ring of fire thing...thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 The homicide rate in Cincinnati is through the roof and it's a problem in the community itself and you know there ain't no way those people are in any way shape or form are going to point the finger at themselves. If they did the self appointed community leaders wouldn't have a forum for shamless self promotion and exploitation of their own people. Assault rifles are used in less than 1% of all gun related crime. Don;t you guys know there are driveby bayonetings all the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDH Posted May 10, 2004 Author Share Posted May 10, 2004 The homicide rate in Cincinnati is through the roof John, first I'll agree on that point. However, I did want to point out that this is a proposed State law, not just local Cincinnati law.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 Brian, one of the basic facts about human brain is that the more connections are there among neurons, the better and smarter the brain is. Perhaps we need to start taking a census of this kind worldwide (among politicians)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGYoung Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Since when does accurate information and truth have any influence on politicians with an agenda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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