Look, I only said that automatic weapons are not banned. I did not say anything about “de facto” bans or the moral legitimacy of the laws that make them prohibitively expensive. I simply stated a fact. Why is that so hard for you guys to comprehend? I don’t understand. Seriously. Neither of you can dispute the simple fact of what I said. There is no ban on the sell or possession of automatic weapons. You keep getting into straw man arguments.Yes, federal law creates a false shortage which increases the cost. BUT THEY ARE NOT BANNED!
That having been said, I repeat my question; If legislation resulted in all telescopic sights costing $10,000 or more, would you be arguing that they haven’t been de facto banned just because 1 in 100 gun owners could still afford them?
And just as an aside, since Trump isn't allowing any bump stocks to be registered as NFA items, he is banning them.
Only automatic weapons MANUFACTURED BEFORE 1986 are not banned. Ref. the Hughes Amendment.
If you're going to be pedantic about this, you also need to be 100% correct. Your original statement was incorrect. I have provided you with the correct information.
You're welcome.