Sounds like you don't believe the guy making the claims. Is he a Conservative? I don't know much about your politics, and I wouldn't dream of trying to tell you what is true or not over there. It just seems to be in the news for some reason.
Trying to get this thread back on track., Perhaps a little truthful information about the AR15 would be helpful. It is legal for hunting in 40 out of 50 states IIRC. The reason it is not in all 50 is the bore size is considered too small for big game in the other states. I'll repeat that it is semi-automatic rifle and not fully automatic like the military uses. The upper barrel is interchangeable with a .22. So it's like getting more than one gun in one. .223 and 5.56 is the largest bore barrel that fits the platform.
But here is where the AR!5 really shines. Hunting With .223 Ammo The .223 bullet is great for specific types of game, like coyotes and various varmints. The great thing about .223 ammo is that it is inexpensive and is very accurate out to a couple hundred yards depending on the rifle.
I'm just trying to inject some facts into the discussion. So please don't shoot me......I'm just the messenger.
I think Russia tried to do that. At least that is what my friend from Ukraine tells me. Would you like to be more like Russia? BTW I'm not religious, but it doesn't bother me unless they try and spread it at the point of a sword.
In fairness maybe we should give equal opportunity to the Muslim point of view. I think when you create a religious vacuum something will rush in to fill it. Anyway here is an interesting BBC video on Islam in Britain.
Jeremy Bernard Corbyn is a British politician serving as Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition since 2015. He has been the Member of Parliament for Islington North since 1983. He may become Britain's next Prime Minister.
RE: Is gun control the solution to these unspeakable tragedies?
Varmints, killing livestock or destroying crops. Hell yes.