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2016-07-31 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Brit paper believes naval 5-inch guns are literally 5-inch guns

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Posted by badanov 2016-07-31 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Shhh! Don't confuse the reporters with facts. It just confuses and irritates them.
Then they feel they have to waste even more ink reasserting their moral superiority.

Posted by Nguard 2016-07-31 01:11|| 2016-07-31 01:11|| Front Page Top

#2 What happens when too many left-wing governments essentially ban guns. The door to a tyrannical government is opened. You can bet the thugs still have access to firearms and free fire zones.

Posted by JohnQC 2016-07-31 08:04|| 2016-07-31 08:04|| Front Page Top

#3 It's either a Glock or an AK-47. Since it doesn't have a pistol grip, forestock or a magazine clip thingy with more than 10 rounds , it's not an assault weapon.

Posted by AlmostAnonymous5839 2016-07-31 10:17|| 2016-07-31 10:17|| Front Page Top

#4 Actually, £183m on a five-inch (125 mm) gun seems a bit much - unless we're talking development etc...

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2016-07-31 12:30|| 2016-07-31 12:30|| Front Page Top

#5 They only buying one?

Posted by AlanC 2016-07-31 13:27|| 2016-07-31 13:27|| Front Page Top

#6 The British MBT fires that size. Seems a bit small?

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2016-07-31 14:47|| 2016-07-31 14:47|| Front Page Top

#7 Given the way the militaries are being downsized. How long of a gun do you need to fire spitballs?

Posted by CrazyFool 2016-07-31 16:21|| 2016-07-31 16:21|| Front Page Top

#8 Clearly victims of the 6-inch lie.

Posted by Skidmark 2016-07-31 18:24|| 2016-07-31 18:24|| Front Page Top

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