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In reply to the discussion: Most, if not all, of the NRA supporter arguments I have read [View all]krispos42
(49,445 posts)25. "Summary of 2013 Feinstein Assault Weapons Legislation"
Bans the sale, transfer, importation, or manufacturing of:
120 specifically-named firearms
Certain other semiautomatic rifles, handguns, shotguns that can accept a
detachable magazine and have one military characteristic
Semiautomatic rifles and handguns with a fixed magazine that can accept
more than 10 rounds
Strengthens the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban and various state bans by:
Moving from a 2-characteristic test to a 1-characteristic test
Eliminating the easy-to-remove bayonet mounts and flash suppressors from
the characteristics test
Banning firearms with thumbhole stocks and bullet buttons to address
attempts to work around prior bans
Bans large-capacity ammunition feeding devices capable of accepting more than
10 rounds.
Protects legitimate hunters and the rights of existing gun owners by:
Grandfathering weapons legally possessed on the date of enactment
Exempting over 900 specifically-named weapons used for hunting or
sporting purposes and
Exempting antique, manually-operated, and permanently disabled weapons
Requires that grandfathered weapons be registered under the National Firearms
Act, to include:
Background check of owner and any transferee;
Type and serial number of the firearm;
Positive identification, including photograph and fingerprint;
Certification from local law enforcement of identity and that
possession would not violate State or local law; and
Dedicated funding for ATF to implement registration
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/files/serve/?File_id=10993387-5d4d-4680-a872-ac8ca4359119
120 specifically-named firearms
Certain other semiautomatic rifles, handguns, shotguns that can accept a
detachable magazine and have one military characteristic
Semiautomatic rifles and handguns with a fixed magazine that can accept
more than 10 rounds
Strengthens the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban and various state bans by:
Moving from a 2-characteristic test to a 1-characteristic test
Eliminating the easy-to-remove bayonet mounts and flash suppressors from
the characteristics test
Banning firearms with thumbhole stocks and bullet buttons to address
attempts to work around prior bans
Bans large-capacity ammunition feeding devices capable of accepting more than
10 rounds.
Protects legitimate hunters and the rights of existing gun owners by:
Grandfathering weapons legally possessed on the date of enactment
Exempting over 900 specifically-named weapons used for hunting or
sporting purposes and
Exempting antique, manually-operated, and permanently disabled weapons
Requires that grandfathered weapons be registered under the National Firearms
Act, to include:
Background check of owner and any transferee;
Type and serial number of the firearm;
Positive identification, including photograph and fingerprint;
Certification from local law enforcement of identity and that
possession would not violate State or local law; and
Dedicated funding for ATF to implement registration
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/files/serve/?File_id=10993387-5d4d-4680-a872-ac8ca4359119
The formatting on the PDF didn't carry through... it's easier to read in the PDF.
So you don't think making semi-autos fall under the same regulatory standards as full-autos will affect people? Really?
And "Strengthens the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban" means that the definition of assault weapon gets expanded.
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You say, "For protection, guns are pretty much useless as defense ..." Then, don't check out this:
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#1
And this one is illegal in CA (gun image warning for those that are bothered by them)
Recursion
Jan 2013
#78
"... most shooters are stopped while reloading." Any evidence? EDIT - I'm right.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jan 2013
#34
Same thing with recent school shooter, gun jam. Then he killed himself with the handguns.
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#132
The point he's making is that a person doesn't have to define a 'need' for an item;
X_Digger
Jan 2013
#46
"Promote the Common Good" is not a blank check to write whatever law a body wishes.
X_Digger
Jan 2013
#58
It wasn't challeneged because it was pointless. It didn't actually keep people from buying guns
Recursion
Jan 2013
#80
Why argue against a pointless law that gives Republicans control of the House?
Recursion
Jan 2013
#89
Zimmerman. repeat Zimmerman. Repeat Zimmerman. The poster boy of the NRA.
graham4anything
Jan 2013
#56
It took 100 years from Lincoln to LBJ. Patience is a virtue. Even God took 6 days before resting.
graham4anything
Jan 2013
#104
Taking all LEGAL guns out of the street is the only way ANY meaningful advancement can happen
graham4anything
Jan 2013
#107
The cosmetic feature that matters is the pistol grip, and it's what people actually want to ban
Recursion
Jan 2013
#69
What I want to ban is allowing those attracted to such crap having right to buy one.
Hoyt
Jan 2013
#72
Great, so we have another 100 million of the dang things, and will have another 100 M in decade, so
Hoyt
Jan 2013
#116
And yet you keep buying guns. Of course 50% has nothing to do with NRA types and their guns.
Hoyt
Jan 2013
#121
I don't own any guns. I live in a city where it's difficult to, and I don't like them
Recursion
Jan 2013
#122