Gun-grabbers worst fears: Uranium-tipped Waxman nose plugs.
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Posted on 10/13/2001 7:40:53 AM PDT by sailor4321
Congressman Waxman Urges Gov. Ridge, Sec. Of State Powell Take Immediate Action to Protect Americans—Letter in Response to VPC Report Warning of Tools of Terror Obtained by Osama Bin Laden
Al Qaeda Terror Network Bought 25 Barrett 50 Caliber Sniper Rifles
"Super Guns" Can Down Helicopters, Defeat Armored Limousines, Destroy Aircraft at Terminals, Ignite Fuel Tanks, From Over a Mile
Violence Policy Center Report Documents Sale, Details Terror Potential
WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Congressman Henry Waxman (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Government Reform Committee, sent letters this week to the two ranking officials charged with keeping the United States safe from terrorism, Director of the Office of Homeland Security, Governor Tom Ridge and Secretary of State Colin Powell. The letters are in response to a VPC report documenting that the U.S. gun industry sold at least twenty-five 50 caliber sniper rifles to Al Qaeda according to a new 101-page study, Voting from the Rooftops: How the Gun Industry Armed Osama Bin Laden, Other Foreign and Domestic Terrorists, and Common Criminals with 50 Caliber Sniper Rifles released by the Violence Policy Center (VPC) this week. Congressman Waxman urges in the letters that immediate action be taken to remedy the serious and immediate terrorist threat posed by long-range 50 caliber sniper weapons.
Congressman Waxman is urging the Bush Administration to immediately stop granting licenses to export 50 caliber weapons to civilians.
"These 50 caliber sniper rifles in the hands of Al Qaeda, or any terrorist, domestic or foreign, have the capacity to cause horrific destruction—they are ideal tools for terror and assassination— and are easier to buy than handguns," said the study's author, Tom Diaz, VPC's senior policy analyst. "They have already been used internationally by the IRA to kill British policemen and obtained domestically by terror groups who have plotted to assassinate top U.S. officials and destroy civilian targets."
Voting From the Rooftops details the tremendous power of the Barrett M82A1 50 caliber sniper rifles—which U.S. Marines used in the Gulf War to knock out Iraqi armored vehicles from 1,750 yards away—and the gun's potential use to commit terror acts in the U.S. that could cause enormous casualties. The Barrett sniper rifle has spawned a bourgeoning market for these types of weapons which are becoming cheaper, lighter, and more widely available. There are known to be at least fifteen 50 caliber sniper rifle manufacturers—nearly double the number of companies that were manufacturing and marketing 50 calibers to civilians in 1999.
Voting from the Rooftops explains the enormous range of 50 caliber sniper rifles, the explosive power of special armor-piercing and armor-piercing incendiary ammunition easily available in the United States, and why this war-fighting power creates a grave threat to all Americans. Among the dangers the study details are:
How 50 caliber sniper rifles can create disaster at U.S. industrial facilities handling explosive, toxic, or volatile chemicals—the kind of threat terrorism analysts already warn transforms a target into a weapon.
Why a report for the Air Force warned that 50 caliber sniper rifles endanger aircraft, bulk fuel tanks, fuel trucks, and other airport facilities—terrorists can turn planes into "bombs on the ground."
The rash of 50 caliber sniper rifles found in the arsenals of domestic terrorist and extremist groups, including one that plotted to kill a state governor, U.S. Senator, and federal judges.
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"Has that clinton "legacy" made you feel safer yet?"
Man, if I ever see that option on a ballot, I'll vote for it. IMHO, Waxman is a disgusting little creep, both to listen to as well as look at.
"I'm certainly glad someone is addressing the epidemic of helicopters falling from the sky. Just the other day, one crashed in my yard. The fellow who shot it only winged it: I had to put it out of its misery with my shotgun."
For some reason they did not choose to print it.
--Boris
Yep. After the .50 is banned, they'll find a reaason that .40s are so terribly dangerous. Then they'll claim that my .357 magnum is used in X number of murders and should go, too. Next thing you know, your Wrist-Rocket slingshot will be illegal.
On another note,"Super Guns" Can Down Helicopters, Defeat Armored Limousines, Destroy Aircraft at Terminals, Ignite Fuel Tanks, From Over a Mile" Gee Waxman thinks his security has been endangered! Why should he worry? Doesn't the law protect him?
"Voting From the Rooftops details the tremendous power of the Barrett M82A1 50 caliber sniper rifles—which U.S. Marines used in the Gulf War to knock out Iraqi armored vehicles from 1,750 yards away" Sounds like an effective tool. Taking out an enemy tank at a mile does have a certain appeal.
"The Barrett sniper rifle has spawned a bourgeoning market for these types of weapons which are becoming cheaper, lighter, and more widely available. There are known to be at least fifteen 50 caliber sniper rifle manufacturers—nearly double the number of companies that were manufacturing and marketing 50 calibers to civilians in 1999." Isn't this how capitalism is supposed to work? No wonder I love it! Apparently though, Waxman and the VPC is anti-capitalist!
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""Super Guns" Can Down Helicopters, Defeat Armored Limousines, Destroy Aircraft at Terminals, Ignite Fuel Tanks, From Over a Mile "
He's from L.A... His constituency is limousine liberals.
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His fried, Chuckie Schumer has stated in the past these these rifles are clearly capable of penetrating the doors of an armored limosine. Since Waxman is a limosine liberal, this is clearly a selfish bill aimed at his own personal protection (what's next a law against murder?). Ordinary citizens don't travel in armored limos.
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