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D.C. Officials Weigh Making Semiautomatic Pistols Illegal
FoxNews ^ | Monday, July 07, 2008 | Greg Simmons

Posted on 07/07/2008 10:32:35 AM PDT by Joiseydude

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court's repeal of the ban on handguns in Washington, D.C., may be a boon for a segment of the firearms industry whose last major windfall might have been in the heyday of the Dirty Harry movies: those who make and sell revolvers.

The court ruled that a blanket ban on handguns is unconstitutional, but D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty and other Washington officials want to keep in place a prohibition on semiautomatic handguns — those in which a bullet clip is inserted into the gun's grip.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; US: District of Columbia
KEYWORDS: banglist; dc; fenty; heller; secondamendment; shallnotbeinfringed
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To: absolootezer0
Rats , no more broomhandles !
21 posted on 07/07/2008 10:46:14 AM PDT by kbennkc (For those who have fought for it , freedom has a flavor the protected will never know)
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To: Joiseydude

The ONLY proper solution is for Congress to DISBAND the D.C City Council and eliminate the office of mayor.

Governing the city of Washington, D.C. is THEIR job.


22 posted on 07/07/2008 10:46:31 AM PDT by WayneS (What the hell is wrong with these people?)
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To: Joiseydude

Ah yes, the libs once again demonstrate they have no respect for the rule of law. They must insist upon keeping the public under their thumb as much as they can. A dominated public is a controlled public. If the voters of D.C. do not vote the gun controllers out of office they deserve what they get.


23 posted on 07/07/2008 10:47:41 AM PDT by HattonFarmer (Fear the government that fears your gun.)
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To: G Larry

Apparently the idiots don;t realize that almost all handguns are semi auto, one pull of the trigger one shot. They would have citizens go back to the wild west days of single action revolvers since there are no bolt action revolvers.
But we can’t expect them to know anything about guns.
A handgun is a handgun and they are all legal.


24 posted on 07/07/2008 10:50:29 AM PDT by smoketree (the insanity, the lunacy these days)
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To: Joiseydude
“Pluff said the argument for allowing semiautomatic pistols might be overstated, at least when it comes to self-defense. Revolvers are more accurate, more reliable and easier to manage than higher-tech semiautomatic pistols in an emergency, he said.”

BS! When has a semi-auto ever been “out of time”? Never, yet revolvers often are.

25 posted on 07/07/2008 10:51:07 AM PDT by Beagle8U (FreeRepublic -- One stop shopping ....... Its the Conservative Super WalMart for news .)
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To: Joiseydude

Most smart criminals use revolvers anyway so they don’t leave shell casings at the scene of the crime.
Who is this stopping???


26 posted on 07/07/2008 10:51:37 AM PDT by Havok (MOLON LABE!!!!)
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To: B Knotts
Exactly. The Court made it clear that a ban of commonly used firearms is unconstitutional.

Fenty and his liberal goons don't care that they are violating the law here. They just want to enact a "law" and let someone file suit. The "law" would be upheld by a good liberal judge awaiting trial. The trial would be put on hold for about a year. First judgment would be against the city/district. An appeal would be filed by Fenty's AG and a some liberal judge would uphold the law again awaiting a trial in a appeal. This goes on and on up to the Supremes again and Fenty is hoping Obama has appointed enough liberal justices that his "law" will be upheld!

27 posted on 07/07/2008 10:53:02 AM PDT by TexasRedeye (Eschew obfuscation)
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To: facedown
I always recommend revolvers for personal defense for rookie shooters anyway.

I've been shooting for 50 years, my carry gun is a revolver, if I go where I want a back up, the backup is also a revolver.

28 posted on 07/07/2008 10:55:21 AM PDT by c-b 1 (Reporting from behind enemy lines, in occupied AZTLAN.)
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To: Red Badger

That’s looks like one of them thar “High-Capacity” revolvers that the Constitution doesn’t protect.


29 posted on 07/07/2008 10:55:26 AM PDT by jim_trent
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To: jim_trent

It’s an “assault” pistol............


30 posted on 07/07/2008 10:56:12 AM PDT by Red Badger (If we drill deep enough, we can reach the Saudi oil fields from THIS side..........)
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To: WayneS

They will just keep going to court until they get a decision they like to stick. Then, and ONLY then, will the issue be untouchable as they will proclaim “the courts have spoken”.


31 posted on 07/07/2008 10:57:57 AM PDT by frankiep (Every socialist is a disguised dictator - Ludwig von Mises)
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To: Joiseydude

So how exactly would they classify the Webley-Fosberry, a semi-auto revolver?

If only revolvers are allowed, I suggest getting a Lemat </sarcasm>

Seriously, this could be good politically if these idiots keep pushing it. It will keep the gun issue in the news and can therefore be a valid question for Obammaseiah.

Barry, how do you feel about the new D.C. handgun ban on pistols?

Barry, do you think the Chicago handgun ban is unconstitutional?


32 posted on 07/07/2008 10:58:49 AM PDT by Old Teufel Hunden
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To: Joiseydude

They’re acting like widdle kids who got their widdle feelings hurt.


33 posted on 07/07/2008 10:58:59 AM PDT by savedbygrace (SECURE THE BORDERS FIRST (I'M YELLING ON PURPOSE))
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To: TexasRedeye

Actually, given how obviously unconstitutional this would be, I would guess it would be prevented from going into affect either at the trial or appellate level.


34 posted on 07/07/2008 10:59:20 AM PDT by B Knotts (Calvin Coolidge Republican)
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To: Joiseydude
Are they going to ban speedloaders, too?


35 posted on 07/07/2008 10:59:43 AM PDT by Yo-Yo
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To: Havok

My wife and I carry S&W .357s concealed carry w/permits. I don’t trust autos. I don’t believe in spraying bullets. With proper training, (2 to chest, 1 to head) It is a real crime stopper. At least no repeat offenders. Use Magsafe rounds, it adds to the ‘fun’. /s.off/


36 posted on 07/07/2008 10:59:48 AM PDT by P8triot1 (Liberalism ALWAYS produces the exact opposite of its stated intent. Quinns 1st. law..)
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To: B Knotts
going into effect, that is... :-P
37 posted on 07/07/2008 10:59:49 AM PDT by B Knotts (Calvin Coolidge Republican)
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To: Havok
"Most smart criminals use revolvers anyway so they don’t leave shell casings at the scene of the crime. Who is this stopping???"

Or they could attach a brass catcher to their semi auto. Oops, I better not mention those. The libs probably don't know about those since they are gun ignorant. Once they find out, they'll probably want to bann them.
38 posted on 07/07/2008 11:03:35 AM PDT by Old Teufel Hunden
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To: ASA Vet

The Journalist’s Guide to Gun Violence Coverage

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2019459/posts


39 posted on 07/07/2008 11:04:28 AM PDT by WOBBLY BOB (Conservatives are to McCain what Charlie Brown is to Lucy.)
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To: Joiseydude

Revolvers are more reliable IMO. Many elderly just don’t have the hand strength to rack a semi.


40 posted on 07/07/2008 11:06:57 AM PDT by Leg Olam ("I have no intention of raising taxes." - President Bill Clinton)
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