Here's a great argument I've been using against lefties who support banning assault rifles, semi-autos and other weapons that "belong on the battlefield, not at home."
Liberal: You don't need an assault rifle to hunt with! Those weapons were made for war and belong on battlefields, not in civilian hands.
Me: Cops are issued assault rifles, and they are civilians. SWAT teams drive around in armored vehicles, automatic rifles, and full bulletproof armor. Each of these things were designed for combat and yet they are issued for civilian use.
L: Cops need those things to stop criminals and to protect themselves.
M: They need weapons of war to stop criminals? If these guns belong in Afghanistan (war), why do you support police owning such weapons at home? By your own logic, if they belong in the hands of police, are necessary to thwart crime, and are essential for defense then isn't it right to declare our homes, schools, churches, and parks a battlefield when criminals are present? If yes, your initial argument is invalidated. If no, you are declaring those in law enforcement have special rights to defend themselves but not 'the children' you have suddenly decided to show compassion towards.
L: (nothing)
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