What some people call “speaking out of both sides of mouth” might just mean that a person has a a variety of opinions on a subject depending on the context. For example, I’m a duck hunter, so I’m obviously not anti-gun or anti-shooting or hunting or whatever. I also have a concealed weapon permit, although I almost never carry. But at the same time, I’m okay with a “soft ban” on many weapons like the AR-15. I think it should be acceptable for this type weapon to be available for recreational purposes like popping off shots at a range, but I don’t think your average Joe really needs to have easy access to purchasing this weapon for “home defense.”