This just ain't right!

[Aguila Blanca]

There was an article in a local newspaper about a Marine Corps reservist who was killed in Iraq. It's not happy news. but not all that unusual. What irritates me (so expressed in deference to Art's grammaw) is what the Marine Corps had to say about the incident:

We do not have the autopsy report, but [the AK-47] is a lethal weapon; that's why it is banned in the U.S.

Prior to that, the article reported that the Marine was hit by a bullet from "an enemy combatant's assault rifle, possibly an AK-47."

*** is wrong with the Marine Corps these days? Yes, the AK-47 is a lethal weapon. So is a Henry .22LR lever action carbine. The AK-47 is not banned in the U.S. because it's a lethal weapon. In fact, the AK-47 per se isn't banned at all in the U.S. (except in a few backward states), but fully automatic firearms in general are regulated (not banned) in the U.S.

It seems the anti's now have even the U.S. Marine Corps singing their tune. Does anyone have a snail mail address for the Commandant of the USMC? I cannot allow this to go unanswered. I really wish I could find an address for this USMC "spokesman," Sgt. Peter Walz. He needs some letters, too.

 

[the 22 junkie]

Maybe he was from Hawaii or something.

 

[Oldtimer]

I have to agree with you, Hawkmoon. The blurb that the USMC "spokesman" gave sounded quite like a "political jab" that was both unnecessary and idiotic! After all, aren't battle weapons SUPPOSED to be "lethal"? I guess that, in that way of thinking, all cars and trucks should be "banned", for they are ALSO very "lethal"!

You might find out the info that you want if you go directly to your local newspapers web site, and contact them for their "source information". You might also be able to find the local USMC recruiter and ask if they can give you the info as to where to send a letter of complaint.

 

[Leatherneck]

Here you go, Hawkmoon: [email protected]

I suspect the PAO Major was showing sensitivity to the force protection issue that's arisen over Marines' body armor and helmets in the last year. I assure you that you won't find a more avid bunch of folks regarding small arms than Marines, in general. Well, maybe the SPECFOR guys come close...

TC

 

[Car Knocker]

Just being a Marine doesn't automatically impart a broad general knowledge of firearms and the myriad applicable U.S. laws.

 

[XDKingslayer]

He's also stationed at HQMC, which means he probably hasn't seen HIS rifle in 3 years. He's also a media outlet, that's two strikes...

 

[Zundfolge]

You'd be amazed how many in our military support gun control ... they choose to live in a regimented and controlled state of being and assume the country would run a lot better if it were run like the military.

Now shut up and follow orders citizen!