summary of the 2013 AWB legislation: from Dianne Feinstein's

Metal god · January 5, 2013, 05:26 AM

Following is a summary of the 2013 legislation: from Feinstein's Senate webpage
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/publ...ssault-weapons

Bans the sale, transfer, importation, or manufacturing of: 120 specifically-named firearms;

Certain other semiautomatic rifles, handguns, shotguns that can accept a
detachable magazine and have one or more military characteristics; and
Semiautomatic rifles and handguns with a fixed magazine that can accept
more than 10 rounds.

Strengthens the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban and various state bans by:
Moving from a 2-characteristic test to a 1-characteristic test;

Eliminating the easy-to-remove bayonet mounts and flash suppressors from the characteristics test;

Banning firearms with “thumbhole stocks” and “bullet buttons” to address attempts to “work around” prior bans.

Bans large-capacity ammunition feeding devices capable of accepting more than 10 rounds.

Protects legitimate hunters and the rights of existing gun owners by:
Grandfathering weapons legally possessed on the date of enactment;
Exempting over 900 specifically-named weapons used for hunting or sporting

Exempting antique, manually-operated, and permanently disabled weapons.

Requires that grandfathered weapons be registered under the National Firearms Act, to include:
Background check of owner and any transferee;
Type and serial number of the firearm;
Positive identification, including photograph and fingerprint;

Certification from local law enforcement of identity and that possession would not violate State or local law;

Dedicated funding for ATF to implement registration.

Well this is are first look at what they want . What do you guys think .As bad as it is I was thinking it would be worse . I thought they would shoot for the stars and just take the Galaxy .

Nathan · January 5, 2013, 06:13 AM

Does she explain how this falls outside the basic concept of "shall not be infringed?"

I ask this because there are a lot of very good, although evil, reasons to just take away all civil rights and pass a punitive tax increase onto those who make money by direct pay.

Just saying.

**Tom Servo** · January 5, 2013, 09:17 AM

This is already under discussion here. There is no need to start a new thread.

January 5, 2013, 05:26 AM	#1
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,061	summary of the 2013 AWB legislation: from Dianne Feinstein's Following is a summary of the 2013 legislation: from Feinstein's Senate webpage http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/publ...ssault-weapons Bans the sale, transfer, importation, or manufacturing of: 120 specifically-named firearms; Certain other semiautomatic rifles, handguns, shotguns that can accept a detachable magazine and have one or more military characteristics; and Semiautomatic rifles and handguns with a fixed magazine that can accept more than 10 rounds. Strengthens the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban and various state bans by: Moving from a 2-characteristic test to a 1-characteristic test; Eliminating the easy-to-remove bayonet mounts and flash suppressors from the characteristics test; Banning firearms with “thumbhole stocks” and “bullet buttons” to address attempts to “work around” prior bans. Bans large-capacity ammunition feeding devices capable of accepting more than 10 rounds. Protects legitimate hunters and the rights of existing gun owners by: Grandfathering weapons legally possessed on the date of enactment; Exempting over 900 specifically-named weapons used for hunting or sporting Exempting antique, manually-operated, and permanently disabled weapons. Requires that grandfathered weapons be registered under the National Firearms Act, to include: Background check of owner and any transferee; Type and serial number of the firearm; Positive identification, including photograph and fingerprint; Certification from local law enforcement of identity and that possession would not violate State or local law; Dedicated funding for ATF to implement registration. Well this is are first look at what they want . What do you guys think .As bad as it is I was thinking it would be worse . I thought they would shoot for the stars and just take the Galaxy .

January 5, 2013, 09:17 AM	#3
Tom Servo Staff Join Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Foothills of the Appalach Posts: 7,343	This is already under discussion here. There is no need to start a new thread. __________________ In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer. --Albert Camus

January 5, 2013, 06:13 AM	#2
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 1,385	Does she explain how this falls outside the basic concept of "shall not be infringed?" I ask this because there are a lot of very good, although evil, reasons to just take away all civil rights and pass a punitive tax increase onto those who make money by direct pay. Just saying.