This is primarily in opposition to FN-57 ammunition for FN pistols, I think. The same handgun and ammuntion used at Ft. Hood TERROR ATTACK.
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No. This is primarily about getting more of the camel under the edge of the tent....
How does this square with the push for “lead free’ ammunition?
Nothing harder that lead + no lead = NO AMMUNITION!
(Unless you make it yerself, that is.)
Yes they have had a thing for FN 57 for a long while now.
More unsettling is that they are looking for an excuse to classify AR’s and AK’s as Class three’s so you have to pay the extra $200 and register the weapon. You would have to keep it locked up in a safe, notify BATFE if you move it to another location and be prepared for unannounced visits from agents at any time.
IMO they know what is coming and are trying to do anything possible to mitigate it.
Incorrect. The ammo used by the ft hood shooter was standard ammo and in no way armor piercing. A common misconception about the 5.7 is that all ammo it shoots is armor piercing. In reality, there is one round that is actually capable of penetrating armor and it is and always has been restricted from civilian purchase.
It is possible to buy commercial rounds that are lead free but they are not capable of penetrating armor UNLESS you pull the bullets and reload them much hotter than factory.