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Originally posted by nathraq
I did not support the assault weapons ban, and I most certainly will not support any legislation that bars citizens from legally owning handguns. As you stated, FredT, all banning does is keep the weapons out of the hands of law abiding citizens. Criminals can still get a gun whenever they wish.
Originally posted by sybok8021
FredT states "I doubt it would stand up in court at any rate."...well I live in New York City...and we have a similar ban, so it obviously stands up in court. No hand guns in the city limits and it's very stiff penalty...something like 3 or 5 years...but don't quote me on the length of time.
Originally posted by sminkeypinkey
I find the American situation allowing assault weapons to be available to the public - at all - incredible, lunatic even.
I also think the rest of this regarding the handguns is about reducing the murders and the accidents and basically drying up the supply to the criminal world.
You have to start somewhere although in one location in a country awash with firearms does seem asking a lot.
Maybe you are just too far gone to ever change and will just blythly suffer the revolting consequences of these weapons forever. Sad.
I mean you are aware it doesn't have to be like this, hmm?
You do know that there are many places in the world where the people do not have personal firearms and are still perfectly 'free' and have also the benefit of far less murder, maiming and accidental death and injury, right?
Just my thoughts....
Originally posted by sybok8021
FredT states "I doubt it would stand up in court at any rate."...well I live in New York City...and we have a similar ban, so it obviously stands up in court. No hand guns in the city limits and it's very stiff penalty...something like 3 or 5 years...but don't quote me on the length of time.