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Published: 01.12.1996.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Guns in America ', 1.
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What is the purpose of semi-automatic weaponry? Sure, there are some used for hunting, like the semi-automatic hunting and target shotguns, but what are most used for, like handguns and pistols? They are for the sole purpose of killing people. Some like to have them for target shooting - but why? Can we afford to take such chances in this country, with such troubled people around? We do not need target shooting using such weapons. It is a sport, and it is one we can do without.…

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