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ClydeFrog · March 8, 2014, 10:38 AM

I know the intent of the 2A isn't about hunting. My point is that a SBR does not seem practical for standard hunting. I don't know what a 12.5" rifle barrel is doing that a 16" barrel can't.
If the WA law enforcement groups/labor unions supported the new bill, I could see that too. A SBR could have merit for a patrol officer or rural deputy who needs it. Active shooter calls & felony traffic stops can be extremely dangerous. The tight spaces of a LE vehicle or "shop"(a police slang term) can be rough on regular full size rifles or 12ga shotguns.
A EDP(emotional disturbed person) got into a "suicide by cop" event by a court building last week in my area.
A court deputy or police officer on scene could have used a SBR to respond to that call.
To add sound reduction gear is fine too but I highly doubt other states will jump on that w/o a lot of debate or anti-gun outcrys in the local media.

Time will tell.

March 8, 2014, 10:38 AM	#23
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	2A/hunting... I know the intent of the 2A isn't about hunting. My point is that a SBR does not seem practical for standard hunting. I don't know what a 12.5" rifle barrel is doing that a 16" barrel can't. If the WA law enforcement groups/labor unions supported the new bill, I could see that too. A SBR could have merit for a patrol officer or rural deputy who needs it. Active shooter calls & felony traffic stops can be extremely dangerous. The tight spaces of a LE vehicle or "shop"(a police slang term) can be rough on regular full size rifles or 12ga shotguns. A EDP(emotional disturbed person) got into a "suicide by cop" event by a court building last week in my area. A court deputy or police officer on scene could have used a SBR to respond to that call. To add sound reduction gear is fine too but I highly doubt other states will jump on that w/o a lot of debate or anti-gun outcrys in the local media. Time will tell.