As I write this, I’m getting ready to head to Las Vegas for the 2011 SHOT (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) Show. It’s the biggest industry trade show where all of the manufacturers get together to show their products to the gun dealers that sell them to you.
With the recent shooting of a Congresswoman (Gabrielle Giffords) and several other people in Arizona, there are a few of the elected legislators in our congress that are beginning to float a new bill that is very reminiscent of the “Assault Weapons Ban”.
One aspect of that that ban – which was in place from 1994 through 2004 – eliminated magazines with a capacity greater than 10 rounds. That meant that you were severely limiting the personal defensive capability – and the enjoyment of – most modern arms which are designed by the manufacturers with capacities greater than that.
Of course, law enforcement – and the bodyguards for members of congress – would be exempt.
That’s just wrong.
It seems that Carolyn McCarthy (D) NY is one of them. I just tuned past the Rachel Maddow show on CNN and both of them were gushing over the possibility that civilization might be saved if gun owners will just roll over and accept this “simple, common-sense” limit on the 2nd Amendment.
Carolyn went as far as saying that this would prevent magazines like that going to the cartels in Mexico.
She needs to get a clue. Do your research Carolyn, please. Look at the statistics, don’t listen to the Mexicans.
The original “AWB” didn’t help. It expired in 2004. Look at the statistics before, during, and after. They are there, and they don’t support her conclusions.
I strongly encourage you to contact your elected representatives and encourage them to NOT go along with ANY such legislation. You may need to remember what happened to those responsible for the original “AWB”. Most of them lost at the next election.
I’m expecting to hear a lot more about this during the show. I’ll keep you updated on what happens. Stay aware, and be involved.
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