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Ahhh Elmer--just not true. An automatic weapon requires MORE skill to operate, not less. Spray and pray does not really work..and it is completely possible to empty a clip..and not hit your man-sized target.You are not providing details. An automatic weapon requires less skill to hit a target than non-automatic weapons.
That is why the most disgusting and stupid among us can do horrific damage with automatic weapons without firearms skills.
You are making a few assumptions here..you have no way of knowing whether or not a mass shooter has no firearms skills. I would put it to you that most nuts game out their crimes long before they commit them..and practice a lot.
I suspect that what you are calling automatic guns are actually semi-automatic anyway. I would also put to you that a methodical shooter can kill many with a deer rifle.
Weapons types are not really germane to the larger issue. Controlling their access by nutters and identifying said nutters is the issue. I totally support the 2nd. I totally don't think it mandated unfettered individual rights to access or ownership. Since you cannot put the toothpaste back into the tube--next best thing is being proactive and ensuring accountability.