Warning... Obama’s definition of “Assault Weapons” is much broader than that of the 1994 ban. It includes any semiautomatic rifle or handgun that can accept magazines and/or hold more than 5 rounds internally, any pump action shotgun, any rifle capable of firing rounds more than 300 yards, and any handgun under 8 inches.
Those rifles listed in the 2007 bill were also listed in the bill to extend the original ban introduced back in 03 or 04. In this case it is Pelosi and Dingy Harry who are the culprits. Also I think that old extension bill was introduced before Obama was Senator. I’m sure Mr 0 approves, but he probably had nothing to do with the content. I do remember that the old extension (renewal) bill included M-1 Carbine and Mini-14.
Remember this bill will have to be re-introduced as a new bill and go through comittees - they have to start all over.
This is an excellent site for searching for bills.
It lists sponsors, status, and who introduced it.
Such a definition would render the overwhelming majority of home-defense weapons in this country illegal. This would amount to instantly banning tens of millions of currently legal weapons bought for home defense. Where and when did Obama make such a statement?
A bill, even a speech, outlining that definition of ‘assault weapon’ would lead to political revolt at the very least. Even the Assault Weapon/Law Enforcement Protection Act bill posted earlier would go too far - as well as make my shotgun illegal due to its muzzle break (standoff barrel) and heat shield.