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In reply to the discussion: Why do conservatives fear background checks for guns? [View all]Daninmo
(119 posts)38. LIST
The 1989 Roberti-Roos Assault Weapons Control Act required registration. Due to changing definitions of assault weapons, many legal firearms are now being confiscated by the California government.
New York City. In 1967, New York City passed an ordinance requiring a citizen
to obtain a permit to own a rifle or shotgun, which would then be registered. In 1991, the city passed a ban on the private possession of some semi-automatic rifles and shotguns and registered owners were told that those firearms had to be surrendered, rendered inoperable, or taken out of the city.
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I agree. That argument was better before so many had internet on their phone. nt
ZombieHorde
Jan 2013
#12
Twice, once in NY & CA, registration lists has been turned into a confiscation list. N/T
GreenStormCloud
Jan 2013
#14
Auto insurance has a no-fail check on legal incidents, at least DUIs and such. Can be done for
libdem4life
Jan 2013
#30