Second Amendment Roundup: 1st Volley of Briefs Filed in Viramontes
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“full of technical research summarizing how AR-15 ammunition causes wounds typically no more severe than wounds caused by ammunition from other rifles and some handguns”
↓Card Stacking · “full of technical research summarizing how AR-15 ammunition causes wounds typically no more severe than wounds caused by ammunition from other rifles and some handguns”Why ›
The sentence presents only the ballistics experts' brief supporting one conclusion while omitting any counterevidence or expert opinion that might support the opposing view.“made the ridiculous claim”
↑Loaded Language · “made the ridiculous claim”Why ›
The word 'ridiculous' is an emotionally charged dismissal used to discredit the court's finding rather than engage with its evidentiary basis.Analyzed 2026-09-08 04:12 UTC. Articles are sometimes updated after publication — if a quote here isn't in the current version, the piece has changed since.
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