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Old December 21, 2012, 01:04 AM   #51
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The UN treaty would do nothing to gun ownership in the US. Unless you are getting your guns from an illegal source in which case you are not following the law anyway. The NRA uses this as a fundraiser but it has no basis in reality. Tin foil hat stuff.

There will be a push for gun control but nothing will pass its political suicide for to many politicians on both sides. All that the anti's have accomplished is to sell a heck of a lot of guns, ammo and magazines making tons of money for the gun companies.
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Old December 21, 2012, 01:40 AM   #52
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There will be a push for gun control but nothing will pass its political suicide for to many politicians on both sides.
Sometimes I just want to scream and yell at me TV when I read this kinda of stuff

20 children are DEAD as much as you and I know the man did this and not the gun . This was a game changer , if it wasn't the shelves would still be full of all kinds of AR stuff . I sure hope I'm wrong but on this one I don't think so .
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Old December 21, 2012, 08:23 AM   #53
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The NRA uses this as a fundraiser but it has no basis in reality. Tin foil hat stuff.
At this point, there is a chance of something getting passed. It's slim, but if the right pressure is applied to the right politicians, something could come of it.

In any case, this is a thread about Executive Orders. If we want to discuss potential legislation in the wake of Sandy Hook, there are other threads open for that.
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Old December 21, 2012, 10:41 AM   #54
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We'll have to wait a few days to see what the Chicago politician can or can't do. But so far the term "legal" really hasn't been an issue of concern for him. Sounds like a bad re-play of Illinois law on steroids. We keep saying they can't take that or do that, but they do anyway.
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Old December 21, 2012, 10:49 AM   #55
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We keep saying they can't take that or do that, but they do anyway.
Agree, while this is not the time to panic we must expect anything from this administration prior to the past 4 years I was naive in thinking we had some safe guards built in but I see that is not true.

One thing I suggest is joining the NRA and/or any second amendment group, money talks the Hollywood left pours money into DC and very little is done in curbing violent movies/video games so folks in the shooting sport need to open the wallets(money talks) and support our hobby big time.
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Old December 21, 2012, 11:35 AM   #56
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I've already sent off my letters to my respective reps in congress and such. I plan on trying to join the NRA as soon as possible as well. This is something I'll definitely be fight for.
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Old December 21, 2012, 11:55 AM   #57
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...I plan on trying to join the NRA as soon as possible as well....
I believe that you can do it right this very second on-line.
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Old December 21, 2012, 08:16 PM   #58
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I'm not as familiar with EO's, but as I understand it after reading Tom's original post, Obama can enact legislation that further makes the current gun laws stricter.

I'm thinking since there's already a high-cap ban in certain states like CA, he will attempt to expand it nationwide.

He may also make background checks mandatory for every firearm sale including private sales. This would be tough but if caught, they will institute some sort of punishment/fine/jailtime.

Another is by possibly taxing or raising prices on ammo and mags, and limiting ammo purchases i.e. 6boxes of ammo per person at a time.

This is all speculation of course. I'm no expert but I had a in-depth discussion with my brother-in-law who just finished law school and he gave me the finer points of an EO.
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Old December 21, 2012, 08:25 PM   #59
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...Obama can enact legislation that further makes the current gun laws stricter.

I'm thinking since there's already a high-cap ban in certain states like CA, he will attempt to expand it nationwide.

He may also make background checks mandatory for every firearm sale including private sales. This would be tough but if caught, they will institute some sort of punishment/fine/jailtime.

Another is by possibly taxing or raising prices on ammo and mags, and limiting ammo purchases i.e. 6boxes of ammo per person at a time...
Absolutely none of that can be done by Executive Order.

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...This is all speculation of course. I'm no expert but I had a in-depth discussion with my brother-in-law who just finished law school and he gave me the finer points of an EO...
If you got the impression from your brother that Obama could do all that by Executive Order, either you didn't fully understand your brother or he needs a bit more education on Executive Orders.

BTW, I finished law school over 35 years ago and practiced law for more than thirty years, until I retired in 2007.
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Old December 21, 2012, 10:05 PM   #60
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as I understand it after reading Tom's original post, Obama can enact legislation that further makes the current gun laws stricter.
That's the opposite of what I said. I mean, the total opposite. All he can do is direct stricter enforcement of current laws.
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Old December 28, 2012, 12:04 PM   #61
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That's the opposite of what I said. I mean, the total opposite. All he can do is direct stricter enforcement of current laws.
Ok - please follow with me here..

Suppose the "impossible" were to happen and Feinstien get's her abomination passed.
Now, an unknown number of semi auto firearms fall under the NFA tax, which appears to be set at $200.00 by :
Title 26 › Subtitle E › Chapter 53 › Subchapter A › Part II › § 5811
of the US code.

Could not an executive order then be used to modify the $200.00 tax and raise it to ~ $3,500.00?

carguychris pointed out in the other thread:
"FWIW according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, $200 in 1934 dollars is equal to $3,436 in 2012 dollars"

I can even see where something along that line would make it past a SC challange.

FWIW - I don't see this presently having a snowballs chance of happening.
I'm just wondering if it's a legal use of an EO and would it fall under the guidelines?
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Old December 28, 2012, 12:41 PM   #62
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...Could not an executive order then be used to modify the $200.00 tax and raise it to ~ $3,500.00?...
You apparently haven't been paying attention to this thread. The answer is "no." The amount of the tax can only be changed by Congress amending the statute.
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Old December 28, 2012, 01:00 PM   #63
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Frank - despite the fact that I believe your one of the rudest people on this forum, I thank you for the answer.

For the life of me, I can't understand exactly what your problem is...
Is it possible for you to give a civil answer to a question without being an a-hole about it first?
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Old December 28, 2012, 01:21 PM   #64
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Frank - despite the fact that I believe your one of the rudest people on this forum, I thank you for the answer.

For the life of me, I can't understand exactly what your problem is...
Is it possible for you to give a civil answer to a question without being an a-hole about it first?
Yes I am blunt. However, the limitations on the scope of Executive Orders were discussed in this thread in posts 1, 17, 19, 21, 23, 26, 32, 33, 37, 44, 59, and 60; and all those posts effectively answered the question you posed in post 61.
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Old December 28, 2012, 01:43 PM   #65
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I would not think that the primary threat to the pertinent civil liberty would come in the form of an executive order. The latitude available for abuse by way of new legislation would be much greater.

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Frank, I did not read him accusing you of being blunt.

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Nope. The issue is who decides if an Executive Order is unconstitutional. And here's a hint: it's not you.

The question of constitutionality is one for the court. You might have an opinion, but your opinion doesn't really count. The opinions of courts on such things will affect the lives and property of real people in the real world. Yours will not.

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You apparently haven't been paying attention to this thread. The answer is "no." The amount of the tax can only be changed by Congress amending the statute.
The utility of an attorney on the internet, as in real life, rests in helping laymen understand the law. Responding to what appeared to be good-faith questions from a layman with brittle hostility is not blunt; it is just impolite.

As to the matter of executive orders during World War II and the exclusion orders applied against some populations, it is true that the court upheld the government action in Korematsu and that the authority of the executive to issue an executive order was not in itself at issue. It would also be reasonable for a layman to read that decision and be impressed by the extent of the handwringing in which the court engaged on its way to upholding the government.
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Old December 28, 2012, 02:51 PM   #66
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FDA review of tobacco products grinds to a halt

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...ducts/1767043/

Not really an executive order but I can imagine similar tactics being employed against gun and ammo manufacturers through the offices of OSHA or a similar organization.
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Old December 28, 2012, 03:19 PM   #67
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...The utility of an attorney on the internet, as in real life, rests in helping laymen understand the law. Responding to what appeared to be good-faith questions from a layman with brittle hostility is not blunt; it is just impolite....
Fair enough. And I admit that I run out of patience quickly when something has already been addressed.
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Old December 28, 2012, 08:31 PM   #68
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The POTUS has rather wide latitude in the interpretation, implementation and enforcement of existing law.

Contrary to popular belief and contrary to the rantings of various political entertainers; the POTUS may not make new law by executive order, trickery or hocus pocus.

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Old January 8, 2013, 11:58 PM   #69
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From my understanding

Obama has no power to levy any kind of ammo tax or limit of ammo purchase

and one question

Can an executive order restrict importation of firearms and ammunition?
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Old January 9, 2013, 02:44 AM   #70
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I thought that's what the Clinton ban also prohibited. Am I wrong?
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Old January 9, 2013, 08:43 AM   #71
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The "Clinton AWB" was passed by Congress and signed by Clinton, IE a law, not an Executive Order.
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Old January 9, 2013, 12:28 PM   #72
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Certainly, this is what the bush import ban did. It relied on a reinterpretation of the meaning of existing law.

In that case, it was a stricter interpretation of the meaning of "sporting purposes"
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Old January 9, 2013, 12:50 PM   #73
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Not trying to be sensational here, but I see there is again an active discussion in the media of Obama using executive order in addition to laws passed.. I tried to see if this was a new statement or just a rehash of the same old same old... I was not able to find a new statement on it so maybe its just a rehash..

For myself "IF" executive order was used for such a thing I think the courts would strike it fast, we cannot have a dictator style order, which is effectively what such a order would be if it was not a interpretation of law. Much to wait and see about and not too worked up about but writing and calling or reps is certainly a great idea... If nothing else, I think this particular discussion shows clearly the level of fear concerning how our current system is working....

I think its important that we are not blindly fearful... Be active, educate and participate, don't panic over a executive order that's not written and in reality cannot stand on its own merit; if it was written as some new law... We have checks and balances for a reason and no office has unlimited power..
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Old January 9, 2013, 12:53 PM   #74
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According to news reports, Biden has suggested that the Administration is considering using an Executive order to get additional gun controls. At the same time he's saying Congressional action is needed.
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Old January 9, 2013, 01:03 PM   #75
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According to news reports, Biden has suggested that the Administration is considering using an Executive order to get additional gun controls. At the same time he's saying Congressional action is needed.
I just read the same thing -- linked from Drudge. Scary, but for now I'm considering the source and taking a deep breath. Biden isn't known for following the Obama talking points.
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