Posted on 02/27/2002 11:57:33 AM PST by 45Auto
AB 2222, as introduced, Koretz. .50 caliber sniper weapons.
Under existing law it is a crime to manufacture, cause to be manufactured, import into the state, keep for sale, or offer or expose for sale, or to give, lend, or possess certain dangerous weapons, as specified.
This bill would add to the list of dangerous weapons subject to those prohibitions, small arms armor piercing ammunition, as defined.
By changing the scope of an existing crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. Existing law generally regulates the manufacture, possession, transport, and sale of machineguns, as defined.
This bill would similarly regulate .50 caliber sniper weapons, as defined. This bill would also provide, subject to exceptions, that any person who manufactures, causes to be manufactured, distributes, transports, imports into the state, keeps for sale, or offers or exposes for sale, or who gives or lends a .50 caliber sniper weapon is guilty of felony punishable by 4, 6, or 8 year imprisonment in the state prison.
This bill would further provide that, subject to exceptions, possession of a .50 caliber sniper weapon in violation of law would be punishable by imprisonment in state prison or in a county jail, not exceeding one year.
By creating new crimes, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. Existing law requires, except as specified, for the destruction, as a nuisance, of a machinegun possessed in violation of law.
This bill would similarly require, except as specified, for the destruction, as a nuisance, of a .50 caliber sniper weapon possessed in violation of law.
Existing law provides that persons may arrange to relinquish an assault weapon to a police or sheriff's department. This bill would similarly permit persons to arrange to relinquish a .50 caliber sniper weapon to a police or sheriff's department.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
The rotten Nazis in Sacramento are at it again. I guess nobody told these California Socialist DemonRATS that their party is trying to "shed the anti-RKBA" image.
This bill would ban any rifle firing .50 cal, ban the sale (or possession) of .50 cal ammo, and require that those who currently own such must apply for a permit to keep it. In addition, there are some very vague, but ominous provisions that could essentially ban ALL FMJ rifle ammo.
The Nazi-controlled government of California never saw an unconstitutional gun bill it didn't like; nor is there any concern about the Constitutional protection of the RKBA in California. Don't like it? Move out the state, give up yours guns and your rights, or we will turn you into a felon. Ex-post Facto? What the hell is that? Unconstitutional you say? We don't give a damn about your f'ing rights! Submit or be crushed, like the rabble that you are! The government in California is SUPREME!
So, keep your back-hairs. I've got my guns and the God-given right to 'em. Go scratch.
January 2005. AB.22 as proposed will ban all .22 calibur rifles, which have previously been reclassified as assault weapons. .22 calibur handguns are already banned.
All weapons are assault weapons!
/john
I worry about .50BMG rifles, and I'm a conservative. That's why I bought a $200 case for mine. At the cost of the thing, I don't want any scratches on it.
/john
The real question is - What's the dividing line? When does the unthinkable become the required? When do you say "This far and no further."
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the sport of "gopher hunting", the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
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