*BREAKING*-Another US GUNBAN is Back

[PatMarlin]

This is the immediate result of thier new majority

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110th U.S. Congress (2007-2008)
H.R. 1022: To reauthorize the assault weapons ban, and for other purposes
HR 1022 IH


110th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1022
To reauthorize the assault weapons ban, and for other purposes.


IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES


February 13, 2007

Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary


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A BILL
To reauthorize the assault weapons ban, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the `Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2007'.


SEC. 2. REINSTATEMENT FOR 10 YEARS OF REPEALED CRIMINAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO ASSAULT WEAPONS AND LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES.

(a) Reinstatement of Provisions Wholly Repealed- Paragraphs (30) and (31) of section 921(a), subsections (v) and (w) and Appendix A of section 922, and the last 2 sentences of section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, as in effect just before the repeal made by section 110105(2) of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, are hereby enacted into law.

(b) Reinstatement of Provisions Partially Repealed- Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended--

(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:

`(B) knowingly violates subsection (a)(4), (f), (k), (r), (v), or (w) of section 922;'; and

(2) in subsection (c)(1)(B), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following:

`(i) is a short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or semiautomatic assault weapon, the person shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than 10 years; or'.


SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

(a) In General- Section 921(a)(30) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended to read as follows:

`(30) The term `semiautomatic assault weapon' means any of the following:

`(A) The following rifles or copies or duplicates thereof:

`(i) AK, AKM, AKS, AK-47, AK-74, ARM, MAK90, Misr, NHM 90, NHM 91, SA 85, SA 93, VEPR;

`(ii) AR-10;

`(iii) AR-15, Bushmaster XM15, Armalite M15, or Olympic Arms PCR;

`(iv) AR70;

`(v) Calico Liberty;

`(vi) Dragunov SVD Sniper Rifle or Dragunov SVU;

`(vii) Fabrique National FN/FAL, FN/LAR, or FNC;

`(viii) Hi-Point Carbine;

`(ix) HK-91, HK-93, HK-94, or HK-PSG-1;

`(x) Kel-Tec Sub Rifle;

`(xi) M1 Carbine;

`(xii) Saiga;

`(xiii) SAR-8, SAR-4800;

`(xiv) SKS with detachable magazine;

`(xv) SLG 95;

`(xvi) SLR 95 or 96;

`(xvii) Steyr AUG;

`(xviii) Sturm, Ruger Mini-14;

`(xix) Tavor;

`(xx) Thompson 1927, Thompson M1, or Thompson 1927 Commando; or

`(xxi) Uzi, Galil and Uzi Sporter, Galil Sporter, or Galil Sniper Rifle (Galatz).

`(B) The following pistols or copies or duplicates thereof:

`(i) Calico M-110;

`(ii) MAC-10, MAC-11, or MPA3;

`(iii) Olympic Arms OA;

`(iv) TEC-9, TEC-DC9, TEC-22 Scorpion, or AB-10; or

`(v) Uzi.

`(C) The following shotguns or copies or duplicates thereof:

`(i) Armscor 30 BG;

`(ii) SPAS 12 or LAW 12;

`(iii) Striker 12; or

`(iv) Streetsweeper.

`(D) A semiautomatic rifle that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine, and that has--

`(i) a folding or telescoping stock;

`(ii) a threaded barrel;

`(iii) a pistol grip;

`(iv) a forward grip; or

`(v) a barrel shroud.

`(E)(i) Except as provided in clause (ii), a semiautomatic rifle that has a fixed magazine with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds.

`(ii) Clause (i) shall not apply to an attached tubular device designed to accept, and capable of operating only with, .22 caliber rimfire ammunition.

`(F) A semiautomatic pistol that has the ability to accept a detachable magazine, and has--

`(i) a second pistol grip;

`(ii) a threaded barrel;

`(iii) a barrel shroud; or

`(iv) the capacity to accept a detachable magazine at a location outside of the pistol grip.

`(G) A semiautomatic pistol with a fixed magazine that has the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds.

`(H) A semiautomatic shotgun that has--

`(i) a folding or telescoping stock;

`(ii) a pistol grip;

`(iii) the ability to accept a detachable magazine; or

`(iv) a fixed magazine capacity of more than 5 rounds.

`(I) A shotgun with a revolving cylinder.

`(J) A frame or receiver that is identical to, or based substantially on the frame or receiver of, a firearm described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (I) or (L).

`(K) A conversion kit.

`(L) A semiautomatic rifle or shotgun originally designed for military or law enforcement use, or a firearm based on the design of such a firearm, that is not particularly suitable for sporting purposes, as determined by the Attorney General. In making the determination, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that a firearm procured for use by the United States military or any Federal law enforcement agency is not particularly suitable for sporting purposes, and a firearm shall not be determined to be particularly suitable for sporting purposes solely because the firearm is suitable for use in a sporting event.'.

(b) Related Definitions- Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following:

`(36) Barrel Shroud- The term `barrel shroud' means a shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel of a firearm so that the shroud protects the user of the firearm from heat generated by the barrel, but does not include a slide that encloses the barrel, and does not include an extension of the stock along the bottom of the barrel which does not encircle or substantially encircle the barrel.

`(37) Conversion Kit- The term `conversion kit' means any part or combination of parts designed and intended for use in converting a firearm into a semiautomatic assault weapon, and any combination of parts from which a semiautomatic assault weapon can be assembled if the parts are in the possession or under the control of a person.

`(38) Detachable Magazine- The term `detachable magazine' means an ammunition feeding device that can readily be inserted into a firearm.

`(39) Fixed Magazine- The term `fixed magazine' means an ammunition feeding device contained in, or permanently attached to, a firearm.

`(40) Folding or Telescoping Stock- The term `folding or telescoping stock' means a stock that folds, telescopes, or otherwise operates to reduce the length, size, or any other dimension, or otherwise enhances the concealability, of a firearm.

`(41) Forward Grip- The term `forward grip' means a grip located forward of the trigger that functions as a pistol grip.

`(42) Pistol Grip- The term `pistol grip' means a grip, a thumbhole stock, or any other characteristic that can function as a grip.

`(43) Threaded Barrel- The term `threaded barrel' means a feature or characteristic that is designed in such a manner to allow for the attachment of a firearm as defined in section 5845(a) of the National Firearms Act (26 U.S.C. 5845(a)).'.


SEC. 4. GRANDFATHER PROVISION.

Section 922(v)(2) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended--

(1) by inserting `(A)' after `(2)'; and

(2) by adding after and below the end the following:

`(B) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any firearm the possession or transfer of which would (but for this subparagraph) be unlawful by reason of this subsection, and which is otherwise lawfully possessed on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph.'.


SEC. 5. REPEAL OF CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS.

Section 922(v)(3) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended by striking `(3)' and all that follows through the 1st sentence and inserting the following:

`(3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any firearm that--

`(A) is manually operated by bolt, pump, level, or slide action;

`(B) has been rendered permanently inoperable; or

`(C) is an antique firearm.'.


SEC. 6. REQUIRING BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR THE TRANSFER OF LAWFULLY POSSESSED SEMIAUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS.

Section 922(v) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following:

`(5) It shall be unlawful for any person to transfer a semiautomatic assault weapon to which paragraph (1) does not apply, except through--

`(A) a licensed dealer, and for purposes of subsection (t) in the case of such a transfer, the weapon shall be considered to be transferred from the business inventory of the licensed dealer and the dealer shall be considered to be the transferor; or

`(B) a State or local law enforcement agency if the transfer is made in accordance with the procedures provided for in subsection (t) of this section and section 923(g).

`(6) The Attorney General shall establish and maintain, in a timely manner, a record of the make, model, and date of manufacture of any semiautomatic assault weapon which the Attorney General is made aware has been used in relation to a crime under Federal or State law, and the nature and circumstances of the crime involved, including the outcome of relevant criminal investigations and proceedings. The Attorney General shall annually submit the record to the Congress and make the record available to the general public.'.


SEC. 7. STRENGTHENING THE BAN ON THE POSSESSION OR TRANSFER OF A LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICE.

(a) Ban on Transfer of Semiautomatic Assault Weapon With Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device-

(1) IN GENERAL- Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after subsection (y) the following:

`(z) It shall be unlawful for any person to transfer any assault weapon with a large capacity ammunition feeding device.'.

(2) PENALTIES- Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following:

`(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 922(z) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.'.

(b) Certification Requirement-

(1) IN GENERAL- Section 922(w) of such title, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended--

(A) in paragraph (3)--

(i) by adding `or' at the end of subparagraph (B); and

(ii) by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (C); and

(B) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:

`(4) It shall be unlawful for a licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or licensed dealer who transfers a large capacity ammunition feeding device that was manufactured on or before the date of the enactment of this subsection, to fail to certify to the Attorney General before the end of the 60-day period that begins with the date of the transfer, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Attorney General, that the device was manufactured on or before the date of the enactment of this subsection.'.

(2) PENALTIES- Section 924(a) of such title, as amended by subsection (a)(2) of this section, is amended by adding at the end the following:

`(9) Whoever knowingly violates section 922(w)(4) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.'.


SEC. 8. UNLAWFUL WEAPONS TRANSFERS TO JUVENILES.

Section 922(x) of title 18, United States Code, is amended--

(1) in paragraph (1)--

(A) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and

(B) by adding at the end the following:

`(C) a semiautomatic assault weapon; or

`(D) a large capacity ammunition feeding device.'; and

(2) in paragraph (2)--

(A) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and

(B) by adding at the end the following:

`(C) a semiautomatic assault weapon; or

`(D) a large capacity ammunition feeding device.'.


SEC. 9. BAN ON IMPORTATION OF LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICE.

(a) In General- Section 922(w) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended--

(1) in paragraph (1), by striking `(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2)' and inserting `(1)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B)';

(2) in paragraph (2), by striking `(2) Paragraph (1)' and inserting `(B) Subparagraph (A)'; and

(3) by inserting before paragraph (3) the following:

`(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to import or bring into the United States a large capacity ammunition feeding device.'.

(b) Conforming Amendment- Section 921(a)(31)(A) of such title, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended by striking `manufactured after the date of enactment of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994'

[tommag]

A lot of the dems who got elected last time ran as "god, guns, and guts" conservatives. The dems have always(in my memory) had stronger leadership than the repubs. If the platform calls for gunbans, then it doesn't matter what you promised during the campaign. I can imagine that a lot of freshman dems will suport this ban regardless of what they said during the campaign.
I think the bans are going nowhere this time, but maybe with a dem in the whitehouse...aaah crap, keep your powder dry.
This is why I didn't join the stay at home crowd. I may have my disagreements with the repubs, but if you put both sides on a scale, see where the balance lies. I guess I'll have to keep on voting republican even when there is a strong odor in the air.

[jballs918]

you know gun owners might as well just give up im telling you what. im so sick of this bs. the ban it not helping how about we really address tgeh problem and work on banning crooks. so dumb, so dumb.

[PatMarlin]

Bite your toungue JB.

Gun owners have got to fight and stop these attacks on our right to keep and bear arms now, and not remain silent for one minute longer. The passive silent gun owner is going to do us in.


.............:drinks:

[44man]

I live in a democratic state full of hunters. Even my neighbors that let me hunt vote the democrat ticket. I have talked to them to no end but it is like talking to the wall. They complain to no end about taxes but keep putting the creeps back in office that steal from us left and right. They like guns but vote the wrong way.
Until all of you understand the mentality of democrats---well, let me put it this way, they have none and believe everything the liberal press feeds them. None have the ability to think for themselves. My one neighbor listens to public radio ALL DAY.
It is the same as a radical Muslim against the world.

[357maximum]

I live in a democratic state full of hunters. Even my neighbors that let me hunt vote the democrat ticket. I have talked to them to no end but it is like talking to the wall. They complain to no end about taxes but keep putting the creeps back in office that steal from us left and right. They like guns but vote the wrong way.
Until all of you understand the mentality of democrats---well, let me put it this way, they have none and believe everything the liberal press feeds them. None have the ability to think for themselves. My one neighbor listens to public radio ALL DAY.
It is the same as a radical Muslim against the world.



The man speaketh the truth.....the fight is always harder when you fight the ignorant.....


I see it going down this way....

someday they are simply going to go too far, and you know what happens when you push a fella to hard....nuff said

We either ban together as a whole now, and do waht ever you as a lil tax payer can, or we will all suffer the consequences, the hard part is knowing "what" to do.....especially when dealing with people that think mounrning doves live for 10 years....

[Marlin Junky]

I live in a democratic state full of hunters.

44man,

Pennsylvania?

MJ

P.S. definition; Republican: an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy)

Here's how a whole lotta pin-heads view Republicans: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=republican

[Marlin Junky]

Now here's the part I don't get...

definition; Democrat: an advocate of democratic principles.

When we were in school, they taught us the major principle of a democracy was that the majority rules.

Today we have a bastardized Democracy the framers of the Constitution would not approve of thanks to the liberal justice system appointed by you know who. This practice totally contradicts their (the Democrats) own principles and I think the renaming of their party to Contradiction party would be most appropriate.

MJ

P.S. That's all I'm going to say about it, so don't try to ruffle my feathers.

[KCSO]

Not to be alarmist but..

In addition to the above California is porposing a ban on lead bullets as they are killing the Condors. ..

New Jersey Court blocks bear hunt again...

Bloomberg keeps Melton on the gun ban Mayors even after conviction on weapons charges...

I hate to pick up the paper any more.

[357maximum]

How do we fix this constant attack on our God given rights? seriously I am asking a serious question..as I can only think of one good way to truly fight these *****.

[PatMarlin]

How do we fix this constant attack on our God given rights? seriously I am asking a serious question..as I can only think of one good way to truly fight these *****.

I have an idea that's in the works.

Stay tuned, the power of the internet will be our arsenal... :Fire:

[lovedogs]

There's an easy fix to the problem but most Americans haven't got the guts to do it. If you'll notice, all public officials take an oath to uphold the Constitution before they enter their office. If we, the public, would insist on that oath being taken seriously and impeach those who work contrary to the Constitution by infringing on our 2nd amendment right they could all be removed from office. But the oath is no more than a formality. If it were enforced our problem would be over. They could be thrown out of office for not keeping their sworn oath and doing their duty to support our Constitution. Then, of course, most Americans don't even have the good sense to get off their butts and go vote. And how many gun owners are in the NRA? Second Amendment Foundation? Committee to Keep and Bear Arms? Bottom line is that most so-called Americans just don't have any guts. If we did, we wouldn't have this problem, or crime, or drugs, etc. We would have long ago had a follow-up to the Boston Tea Party. We'd have thrown some politicians over the side or had a revolution. This is what happens when we have it too easy and raise a nation of cowards. If our forefathers could see the condition of this country now they'd puke!

[357maximum]

There's an easy fix to the problem but most Americans haven't got the guts to do it. ...................
.................................................. ................ throw some politicians over the side or had a revolution.


Thats the solution, I had in mind, It is proably going to be the only way....lets add lawyers to the list as they are just polititcians in their infancy.....I too agree we need a way to enforce the constitution, and if not, the rules will not apply to anyone taking matters into their own hands....I hate to sound rash, but I do not believe it is...it is right, just, and a few well place "messages" would proably go a long loooooong way...


FWIW . I will not speak to anyone who owns guns, and is not an NRA member if I know about it....., I figure people like that do not need spoken to...they are beyond hope....

[357maximum]

How would one go about charging Mrs. Mccarthy for treason?

[alamogunr]

I sent a message to my congressman yesterday as soon as I heard about this bill being introduced. It will be interesting to see how he votes, since he is a Democrat but also very conservative. Anywhere else he would be a Republican.

I recommend you contact your congressman and express your feelings( in a respectful manner, no matter how you really feel). They may not want to know how the electorate feels on this issue but they realize that you vote.

[357maximum]

I sent a message to my congressman yesterday as soon as I heard about this bill being introduced. It will be interesting to see how he votes, since he is a Democrat but also very conservative. Anywhere else he would be a Republican.

I recommend you contact your congressman and express your feelings( in a respectful manner, no matter how you really feel). They may not want to know how the electorate feels on this issue but they realize that you vote.

I've done the same thing, this time, last time, and alot of times on other issues, but somehow I feel like that is like yelling at a turd and trying to make it go down the toilet, we need to find the handle, and that is what I seek, the flush mechanism...






"I have an idea that's in the works.

Stay tuned, the power of the internet will be our arsenal"


I am waiting to see what Pats got up his sleave, with a quivering shake...

[GSPKurt]

I am not surprised. We are in serious trouble if that b**ch gets in the oval office.

[IcerUSA]

Sounds like treason to me, disarm the people and who knows what will happen. Way too many countries have been taken control of by the enemy once there is no one to resist, this includes military take overs also.

[piwo]

Now here's the part I don't get...

definition; Democrat: an advocate of democratic principles.

When we were in school, they taught us the major principle of a democracy was that the majority rules.

Today we have a bastardized Democracy the framers of the Constitution would not approve of thanks to the liberal justice system appointed by you know who. This practice totally contradicts their (the Democrats) own principles and I think the renaming of their party to Contradiction party would be most appropriate.

MJ

P.S. That's all I'm going to say about it, so don't try to ruffle my feathers.

Thing is, a "Democracy" is a slang. We don't live in a democracy; we live in a Constitutional Republic. Democracy is indeed mob rule, one over the majority and you rule. We have a Constitution (with principles shared by a democracy), and any and all "democratic" advantages of number are meaningless if they violate that Constitution's laws or principles. Democracy is all the residents in the Italian neighborhood passing an ordinance banning all Irish from their places of business: a Constitutional Republic protects against such abuse by the majority, no matter how large.

What irks the crap out of me is that the Supreme Court won't rule on the issue, and just lets whatever happens, happen. Without exception, whenever challenged, where the constitution says "the people", it has been ruled to be “ALL the people" (except those whom are deemed mentally incapacitated or have their civil liberties suspended because of certain conduct). Yet, the folks who pay the bills for the Dems will have you believe they didn't really mean "the people", they meant the National Guard: federal troops under the temporary command of as state's governor..

I’ve voted for Dems, Independents and Reps.. I cannot afford the luxury of doing so any longer if I want to keep what little God Given rights I have left. Just the way it is…..

Here we go again.........

[hpdrifter]

I don't know for sure, I heard part of this on the radio one day(for all that's worth). There is some kind of lien; civil maybe, that you can put on a polititian that does not uphold your civil and/or constitutional rights. No one can lift it but you. Even the President is susceptable and they're hamstrung with it.

You lawyer types, is this so?

Of course, you'd best have your ducks in a row IF there is such a device and applied one.

[redneckdan]

what about an m1 garand, it has a barrel shroud, and a threaded barrel.:roll:

[piwo]

I don't know for sure, I heard part of this on the radio one day(for all that's worth). There is some kind of lien; civil maybe, that you can put on a polititian that does not uphold your civil and/or constitutional rights. No one can lift it but you. Even the President is susceptable and they're hamstrung with it.

You lawyer types, is this so?

Of course, you'd best have your ducks in a row IF there is such a device and applied one.

Recall is the only tool I know. With enough of the signatures of the voting entity, you can call a "recall election". It happens mostly locally, but there have been state senators and Reps recalled by their districts. Just don't know how many times it's been done at the national level...

[jpr9954]

And the media will play along too. On tonight's ABC News, they ran the 2nd part of a series on gangs in America. Tonight it was in Palm Beach County, FL. The cops there were saying how the gang-banger's weapon of choice is the AK and the AR and they are doing drive-by shooting. Of course, they are showing doo-ragged, tattooed gang-bangers posturing with AR-15's and AK-47's. Not too subtle on the media's part.

John

[Diamond-City-Bob]

Within one day after Zumbo's blog hit the net he was effectively recalled. This was due to an overwhelming response via email to all of his sponsors.
WHAT IF?
each of our DC Drones got an email as follows;

Dear Congress creature --------------,
Thank you for your work on behalf of the District you represent, and in which I reside and vote. It has come to my attention that HR 1022 has the purpose of re-instating the AWB. I feel that this is against the letter, spirit, and the intent of the Second Amendment to the Constitution. Your actions on this matter will not be the deciding factor regarding my actions in the next election, however it will weigh heavily in any decisions I shall make.
Sincerely yours;
Diamond City Bob

Notice,
No name calling, Ranting, Raving or threats

[robertbank]

We have recently had the Coalition for Gun Control up here doing the talk circuit wanting to completely ban Fully automatic weapons and instill a ban on semi autos. I wonder if they are trying to piggy back this legislation proposed in the US as any publicity or news your bill gets will surely be broadcast up here on the US and Canadian T.V. networks.

I don't think anyone can remember the last time a fully automatic weapon was used in a crime up here. Heck there are only a handful in the public domain and those can't be used even at a shooting range.

Good luck in your fight against this bill. Make sure you post public opinion polls we can vote on. We are in this thing together.

Take Care

Bob

[birdhunters]

The only way your going to stop thse gun grabbing bastards is to vote them out of office come election time. Way I see it Kennedy, Shumer,Pelosi, Clinton, McCarthy and a whole lot of the idiots in Washington need replaced with fresh blood that respects the entire Constitution.

[44man]

Marlin, West Virginia! Bad as PA.
HP, I like the lien idea, I hope someone knows.

[Bigjohn]

We had a pollie down here who stood for election as a liberal independent, was elected and virtually sold his services to the highest bidder as neither party could form a government in it's own right. Labor apparently made him the best offer so he backed them right into power.

His electorate took him to court claiming he misrepresented his allegiances during the election and hence was elected on a lie. Case failed. Even the judge stated that anyone who took a politician at their word was a............

He eventually fell out of favour with the Labour side and was dropped.

John.

[Rick4570]

Gun Owners of America has a good site, with very well- written letters that you can either have e-mailed or paper mailed to your congress critters. Here's the link.

http://www.gunowners.org/activism.ht

Regards, Rick

[BlackRifleShooter]

There are a couple of boards trying to pull together to fight this. We need to provide a united front as shooters to be able to defeat this thing.

This bill is not an AWB but an all out ban on all most all Semi-Auto matics 65 Banned by name and thousands banned by description including the M1 Garand and M1 carbine. I do not know if posting links to other sites is kosher here or not but if you guys want I can do so.

[PatMarlin]

BRS Please link away.

They're after everything, including the evil Mini-14. It's got to be stopped, cause they will not stop right down to and including your sons 1022.. :roll:

-and this really shouldn't need to be said, but even if your rifle's not on the ban, PLEASE don't say "Oh Well, at least I'm OK", that is the elitist crap that us gun owners have found ourselves in, and will do us in.. :roll:

[Old Ironsights]

They are after everything all right. EVERYTHING.

Here is the letter I just sent to "my" Representative (as if I actually had anything to do with his (D) being in office...)
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Rep. Donnelly,

As a US Army Veteran and voting Citizen, I STRONGLY oppose Rep. McCarthy's HB1022 on multiple levels.

First and formost, it is an utter infringement on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms as guaranteed and deliniated by the 2nd Ammendment.

Secondly, it specifically and materially emasculates 10 U.S.C. Sec. 311 and the Militia Act of 1792, which require members of the Militia to be able to take up military small arms to act directly in the interests of Homeland Security.

This does not just mean members of the National Guard, but the "unorganized" militia of average citizens:
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Sec. 311. Militia: composition and classes

(a)The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 302, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard.

(b) The classes of the militia are -

(1) the organized militia which consists of the National Guard and the Naval Militia;
and

(2) The unorganized militia, which consists of the members of the militia who are not members of the National Guard or of the Naval Militia.
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The 2nd Ammendment is about Homeland Security. It has nothing to do with Hunting or "sporting" purposes.

HB1022 Section (L) gives almost unlimited power to the Attorney General to classify firearms under the provisions of the Ban:

‘‘(L) A semiautomatic rifle or shotgun originally designed for military or law enforcement use, or a firearm based on the design of such a firearm, that is not particularly suitable for sporting purposes, as determined by the Attorney General. In making the determination, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that a firearm procured for use by the United States military or any Federal law enforcement agency is not particularly suitable for sporting purposes, and a firearm shall not be determined to be particularly suitable for sporting purposes solely because the firearm is suitable for use in a sporting event.’’.

The applicable term is "or". " or a firearm based on the design of such a firearm, that is not particularly suitable for sporting purposes, as determined by the Attorney General". "Or a firearm", any firearm, designed for, or based upon a design "procured for use by the United States military or any Federal law enforcement agency".

That means almost every firearm made. From flintlocks to single shot breechloaders to pump shotguns to bolt action and lever action hunting rifles to revolvers, pistols and any firarms that look like their military and police counterparts.

This is an out and out attempt to regulate honestly held and honestly used firearms out of existence. It won't do a thing to illegally held and criminally used firearms.

This bill isn't even worth Debating. It must be rejected and should be repudiated in the strongest possible terms.

Thank you.

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Remember section (L). that's the baddy. And the NRA doesn't even see fit to mention it in their ILA "Alert".

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