[P.O.E.]

I don’t think they’re going to limit themselves to the prohibitions in the old law. I expect the whole camel under the tent, not just the nose.

[G Larry]

“she will introduce an updated assault-weapons ban, which specifically would ban the .223 Bushmaster”

Whew!

Fortunately, mine is a 5.56 and it’s stamped “multi-calibre”

When these idiots are done, everything this side of a butter knife will be labeled an “assault weapon”.

[Jaxter]

The original “Assault Weapons Ban” did absolutely nothing to ban assault weapons. Making a few cosmetic changes like removing the bayonet lug doesn’t do anything to change muzzle velocity. It was typical liberal feel-good legislation. I have a Colt AR-15 A2 that I purchased during the ban and it functions exactly the same as my post-ban Bushmaster M-4.

[T-Bird45]

Saunders’ basic anti-freedom nature is revealed. Looks like TownHall can open up some web space for another writer...

[Travis McGee]

[joshua c]

Here is a legislative proposal:
Let the teachers at each school decide if they want to arm. Couple this with school vouchers so parents can decide if they want their kids going to an armed school or gun free school. If teachers do not want to arm then parents should be allowed to volunteer.

Great platform for 2014!

[B.O. Plenty]

Forget about rational, intelligent and wise thinking here.

We are on an out of control ship taken over by fools, installed by fools and navigated by fools.

They recognize neither past history or incidences....and as such have doomed us to their insanity.

The likely outcome of all this discussion of "gun control" is that the next incident committed by a KNOWN lunatic will be met with "we have not done enough" and on and on.

One way to end this madness, sadly, would be that one side utterly and completely wipes out the other side....reasoned arguments, gentle persuasion and passionate debate are clearly not working.

[JPG]

You eliminate the 2nd amendment the same way you eat an elephant...one bite at a time.

The gun control freaks are prepared to start eating.

[sunny48]

So do they want to ban the same weapons that our federal goverment gave to the Mexican drug cartels?

[MarkL]

One reason that DiFi wants a "new and improved" version of the so called "AWB" is to fix the flaws of the original. Of course, the original was never intended to actually curb crime, so the fact that it didn't had nothing to do with the "flaws." The flaw in the law was that it was so easy to get around it.

You can bet that the "new and improved" law will be all-inclusive, ensuring that any semi-auto weapon, probably with a non-removable magazine capacity of more than 5 rounds for riles, 3 rounds for shotguns. Rather than focusing on aesthetics, they'll focus on the operation of the weapons. Of course, they'll also make it illegal to have scary looking guns too.

Mark

[upchuck]

When thinking about instituting another "assault weapon ban," I suggest the liberals take a close look at the definition of assault:

a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped. Source.

Given that definition, there are plenty of assault weapons the liberals probably are not thinking about. A short list: kitchen knives; automobiles; ball peen hammers; chain saws; hatchets; ad nauseum.

A question for Sen. Feinstein: Other than twisted liberal vengeance, why are you picking on the .223 Bushmaster? That you are doing this exposes your complete lack of knowledge on the subject. As much as it might pain you, why not go get some education on the matter instead of appearing to be a complete lunatic?

Considering that the "assault weapon ban" was tried once before and that there are studies indicating it had little, if any, affect on gun violence, I'm tempted to quote Einstein to you, Ma'am. You know, the one about the definition of stupidity.

[A. Patriot]

IMHO, the Assault Weapon Ban (AWB) revived the popularity and use of the 45 ACP round and the Government Colt 1911 pistol.

Before the ban, 45 ACP had its enthusiasts, mainly using the 1911 pistol. But when magazines were limited to only 10 rounds, a 9mm pistol that could hold up to 14 or more rounds, now had empty space in their magazines. So, If you can only have 10 rounds, might as well fill those magazines with the largest caliber commonly available - the 45ACP. Gun manufacturers then met the demand by making various pistols available in 45. And if you are going to shoot 45, why not shoot a model 1911?

I own several pistols in 45 ACP I purchased under the AWB. If we have another AWB that limits magazine size, maybe this time the firearms industry will develop a 50 cal. pistol round!!

[drypowder]

anti gun politicians are not about prudence, they are about perception in order to placate to the mass of utopian idiots in this country. When the SHTF, it is a no brainer who the first victims of the lawless thugs are going to be, unless of course someone with a gun chooses to protect them.

[faucetman]

Abortionist George Tiller murdered over 60,000 babies without using a gun. A gun was used to stop him.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

Anyone with an ounce of brains can figure how to do a dastardly deed even though semi-autos are not available.