Absent facts or legal standing, the gun control argument rests entirely on the emotional plea that nobody needs “weapons of war” or “military-style” firearms to protect themselves. One guy who calls himself the “Muslim Marine” has added to this with the fake terms “war like” and “battlefield type” to explain why we don’t need and shouldn’t own AR-15s.
Mansoor Shams goes by the Twitter handle “Muslim Marine” and describes himself as an educator who counters Islamophoboa. Proving there’s truth in labeling, Shams dropped this sham of a gun control thread:
THREAD on AR-15: I’m a US Marine which means I do have some professional experience with guns. Feel free to criticize my position or disagree but please don’t question my military service or knowledge of guns. I served this Nation with my life and I only want the best for it. 1/
— MuslimMarine (@mansoortshams) February 20, 2021
I understand people have strong views when it comes to guns. And that’s alright. But at some point we need to have real conversations without all the crazy emotion. Americans are dying and just because it wasn’t you or me this time doesn’t mean it can’t be one of us next time. 2/
— MuslimMarine (@mansoortshams) February 20, 2021
I’ve traveled roughly 30 states across America which I’m sure is more than most Americans. I’ve had the chance to see many parts of our country and understand why a gun for self defense at times makes perfect sense. So to be clear I’m not against 2A or anyone owning a gun. 3/
— MuslimMarine (@mansoortshams) February 20, 2021
All anti-gun nuts start their arguments with: “I support the 2nd Amendment, but…”
I’m just against civilians having access to same type war like weapon I did as a Marine. You’ll say, “that’s crazy.” But hear me out. The only real difference between my M16 I used as a Marine and AR-15 is my M16 fired nonstop while AR-15 requires pulling trigger every time. 4/
— MuslimMarine (@mansoortshams) February 20, 2021
War like? Also: The difference between his M16 and an AR-15 is that they are very different is a poor argument.
Now some will change the argument from self defense to 2A and forming militias to fight against a so-called hostile government. OK. Now help me understand how you expect to take on all those stealth fighters, F-16’s, drones, tanks, etc. with your AR-15’s? Please keep it real. 5/
— MuslimMarine (@mansoortshams) February 20, 2021
While this is a terrible argument against owning semi-automatic firearms, it’s a great argument for owning tanks and F-16s.
If it’s truly about self defense then why an AR-15 which can shoot across 5 football fields? Yes 500 yards or more in certain cases. Essentially you could sit in the comfort of your home and shoot over .25 mile and the person on the other end wouldn’t even know what hit them. 6/
— MuslimMarine (@mansoortshams) February 20, 2021
Then again, you can also shoot things much closer than 500 yards with an AR-15.
Now to some the AR-15’s long range firing capability may not mean much. But that’s just part of it. The AR-15’s power is meant to do some serious damage and killing (exactly like on the battlefield) — to destroy flesh and practically leave an ‘irreparable’ large exit wound. 7/
— MuslimMarine (@mansoortshams) February 20, 2021
So it’s a firearm?
Bottom line I (and most for gun reform) don’t take issue with 2A or your ability to have a gun like Lauren Boebert/others would have you believe. So please don’t misunderstand. But a battlefield type weapon should remain on the battlefield — not in the hands of civilians. Why? 8/
— MuslimMarine (@mansoortshams) February 20, 2021
I would imagine that a “battlefield type” weapon would belong on something that isn’t specifically a battlefield, but like a battlefield.
Imagine someone having a mental disorder or even someone ‘normal’ suddenly losing their mind. Now imagine them pulling out their ‘legally owned’ AR-15 and going out on a shooting spree taking out countless innocent lives because life unfortunately just doesn’t matter anymore. 9/
— MuslimMarine (@mansoortshams) February 20, 2021
Background checks, whether person should’ve had AR-15 or was mentally stable will not have mattered. But the type of weapon ie AR-15 WILL HAVE.
Conclusion: No everyday civilian American should have access to a war like AR-15 weapon. The dangers far out weight any benefits. End/
— MuslimMarine (@mansoortshams) February 20, 2021
The 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution has no clause that says the right to bear arms is conditional. There is nothing that says that because a small number of criminals may break the law, everyone is denied that right.
I appreciate this guy’s service, but his bullshit gun control argument violates his oath to defend the Constitution.
