Isn't that a mandatory characteristic of all gun control legislation? The mis-understanding about EBRs regarding fully automatic versus semi, folding stocks, etc. among those who passed the original AWB and then tried to pass the more recent version confirms their ignorance. You would think that they have access to experts on those matters but they either elect not to contact them or choose to ignore them and destroy any credibility for the action.equin wrote:I've already written the White House to reconsider its decision although I doubt it'll have any effect. More importantly, though, I've written my Senators and Congressional Rep to introduce legislation overriding, repealing or at least amending the Executive Order to allow for the re-importation of these old, collector-value WWII-era rifles.
What is most perplexing about this EO is what appears to be ignorance and a lack of knowledge of the M1 Garand. It only has an 8-round capacity. It is recommended that only old, military surplus ammo be used - not modern, more readily available commercial ammo. Due to its age, it requires added care, upkeep and maintenance. And it is more difficult to load for a beginner without practice. It's also long and heavy. None of these factors make it suitable or desirable for criminals to use in the performance of a gun-related crime.
Now the M1 Carbine, being lighter, shorter and having a greater ammo capacity than the M1 Garand, may be more suitable. But someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought ammo for it was a bit harder to find and more expensive.
Anyway, I urge others to write Congress and the White House expressing their concern with this EO.
This is just payback for the gun owners resisting the AWB. He cannot do as much as he wants but he will do what he can. He seems to be using the same mentality in dealing with Syria. What a small minded man. I'm sure that much of the reasoning is pandering to his political base but I don't believe that even they feel like these EOs do anything to further their cause.