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I believe there are some people that should not be allowed to possess firearms, much like felons lose their right to vote. The problem with knee-jerk legislation arises when the rights of law abiding citizens are trampled and the real problems are not addressed.
Criminals will always find ways to break laws, it's what they do.
I live in one of the most restrictive states in the country regarding firearms yet, illegal guns and shootings are rampant in most cities in the state, breaking records each year. 10 years ago not far from where I live, first responders were set up and murdered by a nut who paid a girl to legally purchase an AR-15 for him. Laws were clearly broken and the girl went to prison. The horrible incident triggered the "SAFE Act" in NY state, written by Democrats, pushed hard by Andrew Cuomo, voted on literally in the middle of the night and passed with a Republican majority in the state senate. It was all politics and most everyone cheered the SAFE Act because something was finally being done to make us "safer".
The SAFE Act has done nothing to make New York residents safer from criminals.
The SAFE Act incorrectly identifies what an "assault rifle" is by cosmetic options. An M1-A is a far more lethal weapon than an AR-15 but with its wooden stock, is not as scary looking and does not receive any attention. This is the ridiculous legislation that was going to make everyone "safer" by banning "assault rifles":
Putting any one of these features on a semi-automatic rifle with a detachable magazine will qualify the firearm as an "assault weapon" under the Safe Act:
Folding or Telescoping Stock
Protruding Pistol Grip
Thumbhole Stock
Second Handgrip or Protruding Grip that can be held by non-shooting hand
Bayonet Mount
Flash Suppressor
Muzzle Brake
Muzzle Compensator
A threaded barrel designed to accommodate attachments to the barrel
Grenade Launcher
Now, you can have any or all of these features with non-detachable magazine and the rifle will be "safe" and legal, but add a detachable magazine and it suddenly becomes much more dangerous. Guess what it takes to make a magazine detachable and thus turn the weapon into an "assault rifle", remove one freaking allen screw.
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