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From: Beowulf
Date: Friday, May 25, 2012
Subject: [grendelreport] ATF to accept public comments prior to outlawing shotguns
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Comments are more important than the threat.
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http://www.greeleygazette.com/press/?p=9223
ATF to accept public comments prior to outlawing shotguns
by Jack Minor
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is taking a rare step of allowing public comments prior to issuing a decision on a study that could result in outlawing certain types of shotguns currently available to citizens.
The ATF completed a study regarding the importability of certain shotguns. The basis for a possible ban is based on a loosely defined "Sporting Purpose" test. Using the vague definition almost all pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns could be banned as they are all capable of accepting a magazine, box or tube capable of holding more than 5 rounds. Other characteristics determined to be "military" by the ATF can also be used as a basis for a ban.
Ironically, many shotguns with "military" features are currently being used in shooting competitions held by the USPSA, IDPA and IPSC. The rules could also result in obscure regulations where an individual would be unsure if he is violating them or not.
Dudley Brown, Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, said if the ATF succeeds with the banning of tactical shotguns it "will be the most dangerous interpretation of the 1968 Gun Control Act ever envisioned and will outlaw thousands of perfectly legitimate home defense shotguns."
The ATF is currently allowing public comments on the study until the end of the month. Those wishing to express concerns about the study can send an email to shotgunstudy@atf.gov
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Gerard Briggs says:
Don't do it,period.You think you got a pissed off WE THE PEOPLE now just start banning ANY guns.WE THE PEOPLE have a right to bear arms.Nowhere in the Constitution does it say what kind or under ANY restrictions.
WE THE PEOPLE demand that the federal government cease all tyrannical action against WE THE PEOPLE.This includes having any restrictions on guns.A free man has the right to bear arms across any state lines without having to be under the oppression of the government.The government that WE THE PEOPLE hire and the government that WE THE PEOPLE can fire.
I'm for background checks but after that the state has no control over WE THE PEOPLE so says the CONSTITUTION.
Rodney says:
This is a definite violation of our rights as acitizens to bear arms!and I agree with other post about second amendment rights but now in today's world and the person we call our president we may all be violaters for wanting to protect our families.what a buch of crap
JOE AMERICAN says:
WHO CARES IF THE GUN HAS A SPORTING PURPOSE. MILITARY WEAPONS ARE THE GUNS THE 2ND AMENDMENT WAS PUT IN PLACE TO PROTECT. THE MAIN REASON FOR THE 2ND AMENDMENT IS TO DEFEND AGAINST TYRANNY. WE ARE SUPPOSED TO HAVE MILITARY WEAPONS. GUNS HAVING A SPORTING PURPOSE IS UTTERLY IRREVELENT.
A.W. says:
You'd better be prepared to stand up and protect your rights like the great George Washington and his men, or else this government will walk all over you. They do not care how you vote or what you say. They rule by force, and will only be stopped by force.
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