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Bill to exempt guns introduced into Texas Legislature
Texas Legislature ^ | 01/31/13 | laubenburg

Posted on 01/31/2013 12:52:17 PM PST by TexasRedeye

Introduced Caption Text: Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.


TOPICS: Government; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: accessories; ammo; banglist; guncontrol; guns; manufacture; secondamendment
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Texas House of Representative bill (HB872) introduced which would exempt any firearm (up to 1.5 inch bore diameter) or related accessory and ammuntion from any and all Federal reglations.
1 posted on 01/31/2013 12:52:23 PM PST by TexasRedeye
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To: TexasRedeye

I love Texas.....


2 posted on 01/31/2013 12:55:57 PM PST by buffaloguy
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To: TexasRedeye

Do you think Straus will allow it onto the floor for a vote eventually?

Or will he do all he can to bottle it up?


3 posted on 01/31/2013 12:56:31 PM PST by Nervous Tick (Without GOD, men get what they deserve.)
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To: TexasRedeye; humblegunner; Eaker; TheMom

up to 1.5 inch bore diameter

Woo Hoo!!!

The TexasCowboy Memorial shoot is going to get a lot more interesting!!!

(I know, I’m dreaming...)


4 posted on 01/31/2013 12:56:37 PM PST by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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To: TexasRedeye

Sweet. No tax stamp for a intrastate suppressor if this passes.


5 posted on 01/31/2013 1:01:33 PM PST by 3Fingas (Sons and Daughters of Freedom, Committee of Correspondence)
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“...which would exempt any firearm (up to 1.5 inch bore diameter) or related accessory and ammuntion from any and all Federal reglations.”

DAMN, no Vulcan cannons (20mm).

Oh, well, maybe it means full autos???? I’m sure that someone in Texas can make drop-in happy switches by the boatload for ARs and AKs.


6 posted on 01/31/2013 1:01:53 PM PST by Ancesthntr (Banning guns to prevent crime is like banning cars to prevent drunk driving.)
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To: TexasRedeye
Several states have introduced similar legislation now.

Senate Bill 63 and House Bill 4099: Assert immunity of “Michigan-made” firearms from federal gun bans (“Firearms Freedom Act”)

Introduced by Sen. Phil Pavlov (R) and Rep. Greg MacMaster, respectively to establish that firearms which are completely made in Michigan and remain within its borders may be possessed and sold in this state, notwithstanding any potential federal gun bans that claim authority based on the U.S. constitution’s interstate commerce clause. The Senate version was approved 3-1 by the Judiciary Committee and sent to the full body for consideration. Republican Sens. Jones, Schuitmaker and Rocca voted “yes” and Democrat Sen. Bieda voted “no.” Meanwhile, House Speaker Jase Bolger told Mirs News the House will go slow on taking up gun bills given that emotions are still raw after the horrific Newtown school shooting in December.

7 posted on 01/31/2013 1:06:19 PM PST by cripplecreek (REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
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To: Ancesthntr

OK, now I read the bill and it does NOT apply to full autos.

Of course, it doesn’t mention suppressors, so as long as they’re manufactured here in Texas, we’re OK.


8 posted on 01/31/2013 1:07:02 PM PST by Ancesthntr (Banning guns to prevent crime is like banning cars to prevent drunk driving.)
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DAMN, no Vulcan cannons (20mm).

Uhmmm, there are 25.4 mm per inch.

We are good up to 38.1 mm.

M-3 Antitank Gun 37mm


9 posted on 01/31/2013 1:11:15 PM PST by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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To: Ancesthntr
DAMN, no Vulcan cannons (20mm).

Why not? 1.5 inches converts to over to 38mm!

10 posted on 01/31/2013 1:11:23 PM PST by TexasRedeye (Eschew obfuscation.)
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To: buffaloguy

Me too, and I’ve never set foot there.


11 posted on 01/31/2013 1:12:26 PM PST by Mich Patriot (PITCH BLACK is the new "transparent")
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To: buffaloguy

I think there was something about this in Montana a few months ago. When a firearm is manufactured and sold in the same state it’s none of the FedGov’s business. Once it crosses state lines they can get involved, as long as they stay within the constitution.

When you think about it, the FedGov, relative to the states, is kinda like the EU, relative to the member nations. They don’t try to tell France what speed limits they should have.


12 posted on 01/31/2013 1:13:06 PM PST by cuban leaf (Were doomed! Details at eleven.)
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Of course, it doesn’t mention suppressors, so as long as they’re manufactured here in Texas, we’re OK.

In Texas, suppressors were made legal for hunting starting with this year. There was no reason to exempt or restrict them.

13 posted on 01/31/2013 1:14:10 PM PST by TexasRedeye (Eschew obfuscation.)
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To: TexasRedeye

I’m not really “into” guns. But I really see gun laws as indicative of the gov’s trust in it’s people. It’s hugely symbolic to me, a really great indicator.

If this does pass in Texas, I’m going to think about moving there in a very serious way.


14 posted on 01/31/2013 1:23:56 PM PST by gaijin
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To: TexasRedeye

What if you just want to have one use at the range? If would be nice to do target practice somewhere and protect your hearing or be able to use a weapon in self-defense and not have to lose your hearing in the process. Hopefully, this law will permit instate manufactured suppressors for other than hunting.


15 posted on 01/31/2013 1:25:31 PM PST by 3Fingas (Sons and Daughters of Freedom, Committee of Correspondence)
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To: TexasRedeye

Happy-Happy-Happy!


16 posted on 01/31/2013 1:29:24 PM PST by broken_arrow1 (I regret that I have but one life to give for my country - Nathan Hale "Patriot")
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What if you just want to have one use at the range?

It is up to the owner of the range whether to allow supressors (or anything else). The range I use permits their use. The owner says it drives his insurance company crazy but there is no restriction against supressors in his policy and since it is legal for game hunting in Texas for over a year now, there is no reason to disallow them on his range.

17 posted on 01/31/2013 1:31:29 PM PST by TexasRedeye (Eschew obfuscation.)
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To: gaijin
I’m going to think about moving there in a very serious way.

You are not alone.

18 posted on 01/31/2013 1:31:34 PM PST by MarMema
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To: TexasRedeye

Curious - why would the insurance company care about suppressors?

What added risk exposure would there be for the underwriter?


19 posted on 01/31/2013 1:33:40 PM PST by MrB (The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter admits whom he's working for)
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To: MarMema

A letter from the Texas Attorney General for all thinking of moving to Texas:

Here in Texas, you will have the liberty and the opportunity to achieve your dreams. On top of that, we have no income tax, yet still manage to have a multi-billion dollar budget surplus.

We have right to work laws and a reasonable regulatory environment. Texas has created more than 275,000 jobs in the last year alone! And we’ll fight like hell to protect your rights.

You’ll also get to keep more of what you earn and use some of that extra money to buy more ammo.

I hope to see you soon in Texas. In the meantime, sign up to show your support for our second amendment rights.

Sincerely,

s/Greg Abbott


20 posted on 01/31/2013 1:34:41 PM PST by TexasRedeye (Eschew obfuscation.)
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