Automatic Weapons
Dallas, Texas State Fair, October 1979.
This is the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team during the Inspection. The inspector is L/Cpl Carls, and I don't remember the name of the man who is the "mirror". The Marine on the far left is L/Cpl Shepard, a real card and a very smart person. The man next to him is a murderer. In early 1981 he shot 3 people at random from a moving pick-up. He killed a 21 year old girl. He was on PCP. He used a Ruger Blackhawk, a revolver. And yes, he was an active duty Marine who showed all kinds of mental problems and the Corps kept him in.
The rifles we are using are M-1's, 10 and 3/4 lbs with bayonet. They are completely functional with varnished stocks. They are semi-automatic and clip-fed. They would work just fine with any army now.
I would never suggest outlawing assault rifles, that is magazine fed semi-autos, such as the AR-15 or the FN-FAL. It is far too late for that. But, and this is going to irritate a lot of people, no civilian needs an assault rifle, never mind the full auto versions. When I was present at a mass shooting in San Antonio that same year, the killer did just fine with a semi-auto.
I understand the fear that the American left wing wants all guns, and they do. But I am happy with bolt action rifles and I do not hunt. There is no excuse for using a military weapon for hunting, other than necessity. I have already made the point that a revolver works perfect for murder.
Well, just speaking my mind. If you want to use full auto weapons there are always a few wars going on. Of course, that would mean having to earn the right to carry and use one, not just going to the store and buying it.
(My Dad took the above picture. I am at the short end of the line, out of the picture. Staff Sgt. Kirby, Platoon Guide, 1st. Lt. Steven Kappes commanding).
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