[wideawake]

This woman could be the dumbest and most nakedly opportunistic representative in Congress.

And I understand what a strong statement that is - yes, I believe Maxine Waters and Sheila Jackson Lee are more intelligent than she is.

[Sgt. Pile E-6]

Gun Grabbing Alert! Democrats stomping on the constitution again!

[Wonder Warthog]

Typical know-nothing knee-jerk anti-gunner. The .50BMG "MACHINE GUN ROUND" was originally used in aircraft and on tanks in FIXED-MOUNT AUTOMATIC WEAPONS.

The .50BMG shoulder-fired weapon was first introduced as a SINGLE-SHOT rifle for very-long-range civilian target competition using the .50BMG cartridge. Only AFTER the weapon had been around for quite a number of years did the military get interested in using it for "some" sniper usage. In the very recent past, a SEMI-AUTOMATIC version was developed.

To the best of my knowledge, there as NEVER BEEN A CRIME OF ANY SORT COMMITTED with a .50BMG weapon.

[El Gato]

The weapons were first used by the U.S. military, because they can pierce tanks and aircraft.

WW-I era tanks were the object of the .50 BMG cartridge design. But the .50 cal semi-auto or bolt action rifles were never intended to pierce tank armor, nor can they. Aircraft can be pierced by .22 long rifle ammunition.

What maroon! A dangerous one though.

[coloradan]

I've heard about armor-piercing ammunition, but an armor-piercing rifle? Wow, that must be quite a bit of recoil to get the rifle to go through armor like that.

[claudiustg]

I predict a spike in sales for 50 cal rifles! :^)

[joesnuffy]

I thought it was summer break time for these YO YO's

You wanna stop crime lady...try going after the gang bangers and illegal alien rapists and murderes in your own back yard....that's where the violent crime is...and its in the human heart...evil fertilized by liberal....ideology...

No ..instead you have to mess with law abiding gun owners....hard working tax paying Americans...many of whom are combat veterans...who like to hunt and target shoot and take their kids along to teach them...their sons and daughters...

How many 50 cal owners are gang bangers?.....How many members of long range shooting clubs have committed any gun crimes...?

So what's your real agenda lady...you are nothing but a gun grabbing incrementalist...using guns to sensationalizes your 'do nothing' 'soft on criminals' congress record...

So how much of a 'real effect' have YOUR laws had on crime in YOUR congressional district...

So why are you messing in mine...?

Keep your nose in your own congressional district and stay out of places you dont belong
you sob sister...busy body...no God commie *#@8&!

imo

[Phantom Lord]

This women has made a career on her husbands grave.

[bondjamesbond]

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney says under current federal law, .50-caliber armor-piercing sniper rifles are actually easier to purchase than a handgun.

So, correct this injustice by making it easier to purchase a handgun, you ninny!

[AD from SpringBay]

A local congresswoman wants to ban the sale of an armor-piercing rifle.

Dumb phrase alert. Just how does this work? Do you have to run up to the tank and stab at it? Must be the top secret "vorpal M16" I've heard so much about.

[aspiring.hillbilly]

the filthy demoncraps are still up to their gun grabbing ways , come to think of it has their mominee ever voted against any gun banning bill in 20 years of the senate ? He is a confirmed gun grabber too, dont be fooled by his staged fake hunting photo-opps

[TSgt]

Ignoramus statement of the day:

"It's a deadly weapon"

Um, last I checked, most weapons are..

[Redcloak]

Maloney says various terrorist organizations are now buying the weapons, and they can be used against the nation's aircraft and chemical plants.

Really? Prove it.

[Search4Truth]

Something must be done about all the .50 caliber rifle shootings.

[treadstone71]

"as little as $1,200"

I sure wish I could look at an amount like 1200 dollars and call it "little."

But then again, if so many people can afford that, then I guess the economy isn't so bad after all.

[TERMINATTOR]

Formal Ethics Charged Filed Against Democrat Maloney of New York for U.N. Observer Request

Molon Labe!

[Oatka]

You can write the editors of this paper and ask for a balancing article at: ny1news@ny1.com

It's worth a shot (groan) any way.

[Chode]

and to think if it wasn't for a CIVILLIAN named Barrett who started the trend, the Military would never have them

[hattend]

“It's a deadly weapon. It’s a weapon of war. It should be regulated,” the congresswoman said Wednesday. “It should not be sold on the Internet for as little as $1,200, and it should be removed from the market.”

She forgot to add: "It's never been used in a crime."

BTW: Where can I get a one for $1200 "on the internet"

[hattend]

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