[TexKat]

Breaking with Republican lawmakers who oppose gun control and a Hollywood film career filled with gun play, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a bill banning .50-caliber BMG rifles, an aide said September 14, 2004. Schwarzenegger speaks during the second night of the 2004 Republican National Convention at Madison Square Garden in New York City, August 31, 2004. (Mike Segar/Reuters)

[ajwharton]

This is coming to a state near you! Time to save for that Barrett...

[Puppage]

"He's committed to keeping the public and law enforcement as safe as possible,"

If you want a safe job...DON'T BE A POLICE OFFICER!!!

Besides, how many crimes have been committed with a $4,000 .50 Caliber rifle...EVER?

[MikefromOhio]

ok where are all the people that are going to call Arnold a RINO and a turncoat and those that will say they are going to the Constitutionalist party and then ask "Who's with me?"

Come on, I know you are out there....

[GunRunner]

Gun rights advocates maintain the weapon has not been used in a crime in California.

Has one ever been used in any crime anywhere in the US?

My bet is NO.

Shame on Arnold.

[sargon]

Well, that settles it.

I must now purchase one of these...

[E. Pluribus Unum]

"He's committed to keeping the public and law enforcement as safe as possible..."

U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Fatalities per 100,000 Year 1999
Commercial Fishermen	162
Timber Cutters	154
Air Pilots	65
Construction Laborers	37
Garbage Collectors	34
Truck Drivers	28
Electricians	12
Gardeners (non farm)	11
Police	11
Carpenters	7

[Tredge]

I'm in the SF bay area. There is nothing in this world that the government can do to make me want a .50-cal Barrett more, than telling me I can't have one.

[Dead Dog]

big-game hunting? No Civilian Use?

Let's not mention the fact that the .50 BMG rifle (not the Ma Deuce) was developed BY CIVILIANS for long distance match shooting. Only after Civilians adapted the cartridge did the military and cops take notice.

[joesnuffy]

Arnie has his gun collection...yours is a threat to him and 'his' kind

A Governor who does not trust his honest citizens with the weapons 'they' need to protect themselves and their families..

Whose family is protected by private 'armed' security 24-7

Your family doesn't mean doodley squat to politicians...all of the left and many on the right including the big daddy rabbit in DC..when it comes to your God given right to protect your life and the lives of your loved ones...

one if by land
two if by sea
three if when they come
by Washington DC

imo

[semaj]

Don't look at me. I didn't vote for the anti-pledge-of-allegiance Governator.

[Oblongata]

I'm sure he decided to ban the BMG because it was determined to cause cancer in the state of California.

[Mogollon]

And Arnold wanted us to change the constitution so he could run for POTUS. Enjoy your one term as governor of Cal. you just lost most of your base.

[ezo4]

Arnold really sucks. What a back stabbing piece of ----.

[ezo4]

Arnold really sucks. What a back stabbing piece of ----.

[Delphinium]

"I told ya so"

[goldstategop]

Arnold is a social liberal. He is anti-gun and pro gay rights. Did you expect someone different? I didn't.

[reed13]

"Critics of the rifle argue there is no reasonable civilian use for the weapon."

Except as the framers of the constitution intended for citizens to prevent usurpation of freedom by the government.

[Yo-Yo]

But it looks so scary!

[IronJack]

But that's okay because he's a Republican. If he was a Democrat, then he'd be an Enemy of the Second Amendment. I'll sleep better knowing my rights are being stolen by my "friends."

[Osage Orange]

Classic case of "symbolism before substance".

I challenge anyone to show me one crime committed with a .50 cal anything..!!

We shall see , how this plays out.

FRegards,