ban on assault weapons

[csaaphill]

I just sent out letters to all my state reps and senators so I hope others will do the same.
the activist links on top of this thread are great. I emplore those that don't wan't to lose the right to buy a ar 15 mac 90 don't let what happend in conn be the only voice our legislaters hear.

[csaaphill]

not for nothing but check out some history
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bath_School_disaster

[Jingles]

The rifle itself has no moral stature, since it has no will of its own. Naturally it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness by propaganda, they can certainly be corrected by good men with rifles..
Col Jeff Cooper Firearms Pioneer
You can insert the word gun for rifle and it applies to all firearms

[villageidiot]

If every teacher in the school would of had a shoulder holster with a gun there would have been no kids killed.  Very simple

[SpringerFan]

The rifle itself has no moral stature, since it has no will of its own. Naturally it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness by propaganda, they can certainly be corrected by good men with rifles..
Col Jeff Cooper Firearms Pioneer
You can insert the word gun for rifle and it applies to all firearms

I love this quote. It is not the inanimate object that is evil. It is the person that holds it. The whole debate is moot in my mind.

I saw an interview with an ex FBI agent who was asked, "can this be stopped in the future?" his response was a simple no. Why? Because people make bad decisions. Even if a gun is not involved. Or they forget to lock up their firearms. Or hide the car keys.

I for one do not buy weapons. I buy firearms. I do not own an assault weapon. I own a semiautomatic firearm. Look it up.

If our rights are taken away, all I can say is welcome to South Canada........sad....

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

You know, the columbine incident took place during the assault  weapons ban, and they actually had a assault weapon with them.  A tec 9.  Something specifically banned in the law.  Apparently they didn't read it otherwise I'm sure they wouldn't have brought it along.

[csaaphill]

You know, the columbine incident took place during the assault  weapons ban, and they actually had a assault weapon with them.  A tec 9.  Something specifically banned in the law.  Apparently they didn't read it otherwise I'm sure they wouldn't have brought it along.

Ya I kind of thought that was when it happened. I beleive several did in fact happen during that period.

[SpringerFan]

they actually had a assault weapon with them.  A tec 9. 

Not an assualt weapon..............does not meet the real definition.

This is part of the problem. The general public and the media do not know the real definition. You are not helping by spreading the untruth.

[KFhunter]

your missing the forest for the trees

They are defined as such in the 1994 AWB - which would serve as a blueprint for a future AWB bill.


What makes them "assault" weapons?   Cosmetic features, not functions.

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

they actually had a assault weapon with them.  A tec 9. 

Not an assualt weapon..............does not meet the real definition.

This is part of the problem. The general public and the media do not know the real definition. You are not helping by spreading the untruth.

You were missing my point completely.  See Kfhunter's post.

[Huntbear]

your missing the forest for the trees

They are defined as such in the 1994 AWB - which would serve as a blueprint for a future AWB bill.


What makes them "assault" weapons?   Cosmetic features, not functions.

and by accepting their definitions and caving into what THEY want the public to believe is an assault weapon, we are bowing at their feet, saying yes master, whatever you wish master..... 

[csaaphill]

they know the diff just don't want to be botherd by it. I figured back in lima beans when two guys on our crew were talking ar-15's or mac -90's things would be comming.

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

The point is that something was used in a violent crime that was illegal under that law.  So if that ban didn't stop crazies from getting their hands on illegal firearms and using them for the purpose of harming others, what will a new ban do?
Not if the title of assault weapon was appropriate.   

[huntnphool]

 If someone beats someone else to death with a baseball bat is the bat now considered a assault weapon?

 Its going to be interesting to see the list of proposed weapons banned, I'm wondering if a couple of my handguns are going to be on the list.

[washelkhunter]

Cant help but notice that most of these mass shootings occur in govt buildings, and buildings, areas that have been designated "weapon free zones". Never seen a public vote for a WFZ.