Posted on 05/29/2022 7:45:06 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
Representative Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union” that he is now open to some sort of assault weapon ban following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX.
Anchor Dana Bash said, “Congressman, you do still oppose a ban on the kind of assault weapons that were used in this shooting. Can you explain why private citizens need weapons of war?”
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What an odd person.
Starting with the Military and Police ? LOL
He’s not running. This is it for him.
His buddies the democrats redistricted him out.
Could not have said it better, sick little jerk.
I’m open to banning Adam Kinzinger.
“Why private citizens need weapons of war”. What part of “a well regulated militia” does the left not understand?
Yay!
Great!
“Can you explain why private citizens need weapons of war?”
Come and take it Adam.
For one, it's hard to argue that only law enforcement should be allowed to own these weapons when the LEOs on the scene completely neglected to perform their duties.
For another, he's probably smart enough to realize that the time to enact an effective AWB has long since passed. in 1994, "assault weapons" were more of a curio item. They weren't really popular with gun owners. Today, the AR-15 is the most popular rifle in America with 20 million currently in circulation and another 4,000 sold each day.
Detach emotionally from the issue and just try to comprehend the logistics of what a ban would entail. To even pass the senate, compromise would be required. The end result would likely be a ban similar to 1994 that went after cosmetic features while grandfathering in all the currently owned weapons. Between the ban's signing and the day of effect, there's be a mass run on these firearms and magazines Factories would be working 24/7 to meet demand. Imagine easily another 5-10 million sold.
The right has also learned a few things from the left, particularly that it's OK to ignore laws you don't like. Half the elected county sheriffs would run and win on promises to not enforce any gun bans. Conservative state legislatures would write favorable 2A laws into their constitutions (just as blue states are doing with abortion). Finally, red state governors would declare their states "Second Amendment Sanctuaries" and snub their noses at federal laws. Manufacturers would relocate to these states and continue business as usual.
There isn't going to be a new AWB. That window has closed.
Why does the FBI need them?
He’s done anyway, this is just bluster reinforcing his bona fides for his new MSNBC post Congress gig. BTW-he’s a smegma faced POS.
This is the vermin Dan Crenshaw heaped massive praise on last year. Birds of a feather, me thinks.
He is a cowardly protozoan, certainly not looking out for America’s interests. Good riddance.
Exactly. Add:
Decriminalize crime
Forgo prosecutions and release prisoners
Open the southern border, then..
Defund the police
Ban private ownership of firearms
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