Bipartisan Senate group proposes ‘no fly, no buy’ gun measure

[Eric the Green]

(03-05-2018, 08:17 PM)Bob Butler 54 Wrote:

(03-05-2018, 04:36 PM)Eric the Green Wrote: I don't think it's that difficult to define a gun that should be outlawed as an "assault weapon." Specific models should not be outlawed, and looks don't matter. A standard of how fast it fires, combined with whether it can use an extra magazine of ammunition, can be determined. The magazines can be outlawed too, along with bump stocks. Age limits for buying guns can be passed too. I think it's a question, therefore, of political decision, rather than difficulty in defining a "semi-automatic."

I disagree with the idea of banning model numbers.  These can be changed faster than a prohibitionist can pass laws.

And, of course, it is illegal to infringe on the right of the people to keep and bear arms.  The inability to reach a supermajority makes the whole thing mute.

Certainly for now it looks daunting.

It's not illegal because all rights have limits.