The 1994 Assault Weapons Ban - A Public Opinion Nightmare

The Federal Observer ^ | 3 March 2003 | Ryan VanOrden

[45Auto]

"Regardless of one's position on gun control, it is evident that the so-called Assault Weapon's Ban did nothing to curb violent crime. Indeed, in many ways it was a solution to a non-existent problem. The ban did not help to eliminate crime, it did not get weapons currently on the open market out of the hands of any criminals, nor did it even target the types of firearms most commonly favored by miscreants and lowlifes. In a study done by the Florida Assault Weapons Commission, it was found that between 1986 and 1989 assault weapons were used in only 17 or .23% of the 7,500 gun crimes committed. [5]"

[rellimpank]

--unfortunately, the ignorance and apathy of most gunowners is equal to that of the average voter (or non-voter).

This issue will be decided largely by the misinformation campaign sure to be launched by the gun control groups, aided and abetted by the print and electronic media--

[AdamSelene235]

If this bill is renewed, I am *done* with the Republican party.

[Puppage]

Agreed. This is on par with the "COP KILLER BULLETS", although no cop has EVER been killed with one. They just hung that moniker on them to elicit public concern.

That being the case...why didn't they go for broke and call them Minority Baby Killer Bullets?

[jjm2111]

If this bill is renewed, I am *done* with the Republican party.

Same here.

However, I will be calling and writing to my senators and congressman. The senators are lost causes (Lautenberg and Corzine). My RINO congressman needs to be tarred, feathered, and whipped in voting decently.

[2timothy3.16]

resulting public outcry among the gun-owning community of the United States galvanized the gun lobby, and has contributed to the outcomes of every subsequent election. Ironically, this law may prove to be the beginning of a marked trend that unifies gun owners as a more homogenous voting block than ever before.

Imagine what would happen if we could ever get thePro-Christ, pro-gun, and pro-Life communities to vote as a block.

[HadEnough]

I am already DONE with the Republicrat/Demican party. Here is an alternative..

http://www.constitutionparty.com/

The US Constitution party fully supports individual rights to keep and bear arms

"Gun Control

The right to bear arms is inherent in the right of self defense, defense of the family, and defense against tyranny, conferred on the individual and the community by our Creator to safeguard life, liberty, and property, as well as to help preserve the independence of the nation.

The right to keep and bear arms is guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the Constitution; it may not properly be infringed upon or denied.

The Constitution Party upholds the right of the citizen to keep and bear arms. We oppose attempts to prohibit ownership of guns by law-abiding citizens, and stand against all laws which would require the registration of guns or ammunition.

We emphasize that when guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have them. In such circumstances, the peaceful citizen’s protection against the criminal would be seriously jeopardized"

[conservativefromGa]

[the gillman@blacklagoon.com]

Ditto.

I've gotten to the point that when/if I find a person favors gun control, I cut them off. No politeness, no business, no nothing. Last year I tossed a friend of my daughter out of the house after he made a foolish statement about "gun nuts" at dinner. He's not allowed back, ever.

There is simply no excuse to be made, they are either evil or criminally stupid. Neither is allowed in my home.

[HadEnough]

All you need is the Pro-Christ group to block vote.

But..why don't they? Many people at my church say that politics and the Bible don't mix, especially when
their Machinist Union job depends on supporting a Demican
baby killer candidate.

Is there something about "thou shalt not murder" innocent
pre-born children that they don't understand??

[The Magical Mischief Tour]

Ditto!

And so are about half a dozen of my family and friends, we agreed on this a few months ago.

TMMT

[1Old Pro]

This law is sooo typical of so many laws. They don't work. They take away Freedoms, they cost money, and they simply don't pass the logic test. They are feel good laws that Liberals love but are as worthless as the dems who wuppot them.

[jjm2111]

"Last year I tossed a friend of my daughter out of the house after he made a foolish statement about "gun nuts" at dinner. He's not allowed back, ever. "

THAT must have been amusing. What if the chap comes around on the gun issue? Most young people are so propagandized they don't know what to think. I bought my first gun a couple of years ago at the ripe old age of twenty-six. Before that, I didn't know diddly about gun control. Now, I'm a pro-self-defense stalwart. And I'm from NJ.

[Blood of Tyrants]

Find out what the scorecare is with your congressman here.

http://www.awbansunset.com/scoreboard.html

and in particular for you: http://www.awbansunset.com/house_nj.html

[Fiddlstix]

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[Dan from Michigan]

Gun permit applications in Oakland County Michigan skyrocketed from an average of 2,200 per year to over 8,000 following the September 11th terrorism attacks on the world trade center.

And that's in an anti-gun county.

[kimosabe31]

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[Ol' Dan Tucker]

If this bill is renewed, I am *done* with the Republican party.

No offense intended, but I'll believe that when I see an elephant fly.

After this law is renewed by a republican-controlled congress and senate then signed into law by a republican president, you'll wipe the dirt off your face kicked there by the republican congressman, senators and president in September 2004 when they renew this law, then you'll go into the voting booth and elect them right back into office in November.

I mean who else are you going to vote for?

The Libertarians? The doper party? Ya, right!

The Constitution Party? HoHoHo... That's a good one.

Be honest. If you couldn't vote for a republican, who would you vote for?

A DemocRAT?

Sorry to be so harsh, but if there's one thing I learned from reading the musings of all the republicans who frequent this board, there's one common trait that you all share --politics trumps principles.

Even Bob Barr has gone back to feed at the public trough.

[flashbunny]

Here are some real 'gun nuts' for you:

[rellimpank]

--it has to do with something called "winning"-- there is no politician so powerless as one out of office nor any group so powerless than one with no representation in the legislative body--