Facsimile firearms.
Posted on 01/16/2019 2:10:00 PM PST by LibWhacker
The Pittsburgh City Council is pushing a ban on AR-15s and other commonly-owned semiautomatic rifles, as well BB guns and starter pistols.
The ban would prohibit the possession of some weapons, while limiting the possession of other weapons to one’s own land and/or residence.
Regarding “assault weapons,” the City Council says, “It shall be unlawful to manufacture, sell, purchase, transport, carry, store, or otherwise hold in one’s possession within the City of Pittsburgh an assault weapon.”
They define “assault weapons” as weapons that run the gamut between full-auto to semiautomatic. In other words, a machine gun with select-fire switch is an “assault weapon” and an AR-15–which fires one round per trigger pull–is an “assault weapon” too.
Semiautomatic shotguns are listed as “assault weapons” if they have two of the following features:
A folding or telescoping stock
A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon
A fixed magazine capacity in excess of five rounds An ability to accept a detachable magazine
The ban also references “facsimile firearms,” which...
(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...
The residents of Shitsburgh should elect better politicians.
Lawn darts and training wheels for bikes
SMDH!
I have multiple ‘air guns/rifles’ they are necessary to rid my property of varmints...
I live in the Montana countryside and NEED these items...
I cannot imagine living without these necessary items - much less being a criminal for being in possession of them.
Pointy Sticks....
At least Bananas are safe for now.
Pittsburgh used to be located in gun-friendly Pennsylvania.
Have they dropped this? The Allegheny County DA informed them that they would lose this on appeal, based on previous court decisions. Looks like pointless social justice posturing.
Facsimile firearms.
Pittsburgh city council CANNOT pass ANY laws or ordinances concerning firearms . PA has a Constitutional preemption clause that prohibits such actions.
....cotton swaps and paper clips next week
Pointy Sticks....
At least Bananas are safe for now.
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Don’t get too cocky. Slingshots are illegal in New Jersey as well as other states. Pointy sticks could be next.
Do what u want .Let them arrest you. Sue their asses,retire,and move to a sunny warm area.
Swabs...LOL...
“Pittsburgh City Council Seeks Ban on AR-15s, BB Guns, Starter Pistols”
City councils tend to universally suck.
City Council is worried about being beaten over the head with a starters pistol....
They can pass anything they want However it will be shot down in court Unconstitutional.
Maybe they should ban the use of guns on TV, movies and any other media.
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