Title: NRA Caves On "Bump Fire Stocks," Says They Should Be "Subject To Additional Regulations" Source:
Zero Hedge URL Source:http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017- ... subject-additional-regulations Published:Oct 5, 2017 Author:Tyler Durden Post Date:2017-10-05 16:48:03 by hondo68 Keywords:GOP gun grabbers, NRA Brady Bunch, take the guns Trump, additional infringements Views:305 Comments:11
Following the tragic events in Las Vegas, which were seemingly made even worse by a product that most people didn't even know existed a couple of days ago, and ramped-up calls for new gun restrictions from Democrats, the National Rifle Association has just caved and called for "additional regulations" on "bump fire stocks" which effectively serve to allow semi-automatic weapons to function as fully-automatic.
"In the aftermath of the evil and senseless attack in Las Vegas, the American people are looking for answers as to how future tragedies can be prevented."
"Unfortunately, the first response from some politicians has been to call for more gun control. Banning guns from law-abiding Americans based on the criminal act of a madman will do nothing to prevent future attacks. This is a fact that has been proven time and again in countries across the world.
In Las Vegas, reports indicate that certain devices were used to modify the firearms involved. Despite the fact that the Obama administration approved the sale of bump fire stocks on at least two occasions, the National Rifle Association is calling on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) to immediately review whether these devices comply with federal law.
"The NRA believes that devices designed to allow semi-automatic rifles to function like fully-automatic rifles should be subject to additional regulations."
"In an increasingly dangerous world, the NRA remains focused on our mission: strengthening Americans' Second Amendment freedom to defend themselves, their families and their communities."
"To that end, on behalf of our five million members across the country, we urge Congress to pass National Right-to-Carry reciprocity, which will allow law-abiding Americans to defend themselves and their families from acts of violence."
Meanwhile, the White House has also joined in with Sarah Sanders just telling reporters that the Executive Branch wants "to be part of the discussion" on regulating bump fire stocks.
.@PressSec on reviewing "bump stocks" like the one used in Las Vegas shooting: "We are open to having that conversation" pic.twitter.com/2VacyZVjJV
For those who aren't familiar with how bump fire stocks work, here is a demonstration from one of the largest manufactures, Slide Fire, which we shared with readers yesterday.
And here is a look at the product in action:
Of course, somehow we suspect it's only a matter of time before the Left blasts the NRA's statement as a cunning attempt to claim the moral high ground while exploiting their "offer" to avoid a more comprehensive gun bill.
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The NRA will support any 2nd infringements that the globalist GOP Rockefeller Republican neocons want.
Regardless of the moral arguments, it is now quite difficult, politically, to take a stand supporting bump fire stocks. I expect they will be outlawed by Christmas. Likely they will be lumped with machine gun restrictions/prohibitions.
Regardless of the moral arguments, it is now quite difficult, politically, to take a stand supporting bump fire stocks. I expect they will be outlawed by Christmas. Likely they will be lumped with machine gun restrictions/prohibitions.
I agree. I have no great faith in the NRA anymore,but they are caught between a rock and a hard place on this one.
Even I am on the border about this one. On one hand,I DO recognize that full-auto shoulder arms are THE very weapons protected by the 2nd Amendment,but this crap is neither fish nor fowl. They have to be even more inaccurate that traditional full-auto weapons,and that's several orders of magnitude too inaccurate for me.
Truth to tell I had never even heard of the damn things before this shooting,and I see them as useless for anything other than murder while shooting into crowds.
Now that they have gotten all this publicity,you can bet your bippy that thugs in ALL the welfare neighborhoods are trying to buy them for drive-by "spray and pray" shootings. The end result will be more innocents are shot to death or crippled for life that usual,and the usual number is too damn high. It ain't like gang-bangers and drug-dealers are known for hitting what they are shooting at to start with. It will only get worse with this.
Still,this piece of junk is right on the line. The 2nd Amendment is about protecting the freedom of the citizens to OWN AND POSSESS MILITARY-GRADE HAND AND SHOULDER ARMS,NOT self-defense,gun collecting,trap shooting,target shooting,etc,etc,etc. Those hobbies and activities only exist as off-shoots of the 2nd. Keeping this in mind,can ANY of you think of ANY military anywhere in the world that would accept these things? Hell,I wouldn't have one if you gave it to me.
I also believe the NRA is against a wall on this one, but there are "Words" they can utilize to avoid full support for outright "Ban". I think they'll do that. Throw it into Congress for additional "restrictions".
As a Prediction for the future I foresee "Electronic Multi-Purpose" devices coming along that will be generic in stated purposes that can be fitted to various mechanical units for variable speed of activation".
The above is "Patent Speak" for small devices that can be used to attach in the Trigger guard of a semi-auto. Or Other Mechanical Devices............
As a Prediction for the future I foresee "Electronic Multi-Purpose" devices coming along that will be generic in stated purposes that can be fitted to various mechanical units for variable speed of activation".
The above is "Patent Speak" for small devices that can be used to attach in the Trigger guard of a semi-auto. Or Other Mechanical Devices............
I have no doubt you are right since a general law of nature states that "If something CAN be done,it WILL be done.",but I really don't have a personal dog in that fight. I still prefer bolt-action rifles. Other than a genuine WW-1,WW-2,or Korean War BAR,you couldn't give me a full-auto rifle even if there were no restrictions or expensive permits to obtain. I had free access to pretty much everything as a SF weapons man during the 70's,so there is nothing exotic or mysterious about them to me,thus no attraction.
When CWP became legal where I live,the local sheriff called me on the phone and demanded I come in and apply for a CCW permit "Because I know you have been carrying concealed for decades,and I want you to have a permit. Be here tomorrow (the 1st day) and I will personally fingerprint you and send your application in."
While I was there,he told his assistant to just give me a permit for anything I ever ask for without even bothering to ask him about it,including machine guns. I told him and his assistant right then I had no interest in owning machine guns,and couldn't afford to own or shoot one if I did,so that wouldn't be happening.
Now if you want to give me a bull-barrel bolt-action rifle built around something like a pre-64 Winchester action and based on the old Holland and Holland 30 caliber case,you have my undivided attention. I'm more than a little bit anal,and the impossible task of putting 5 bullets in a 1 inch circle at 1,000 yards really appeals to me.
On the other hand,spitting out bullets at a rate of 500 rpm or more leaves me wondering why you would want to do that. A monkey can figure out how to do that if you were to leave something like a Uzi just laying around loaded. What is the attraction of something like that? I just don't get it.
BTW,don't get me wrong. IMHO,THOSE are the firearms the 2ND Amendment was written to guarantee access by citizens. I am 100 percent in favor of them being both legal to own and affordable by the typical citizen. I just don't have any interest in personally owning and shooting one myself. Then again,if the (IMHO) long overdue 2nd American Revolution happens and it's success is dependent on old,fat,crippled men like me to be successful,the people starting it up need to go back to the drawing board and come up with a better plan.
I also believe the NRA is against a wall on this one, but there are "Words" they can utilize to avoid full support for outright "Ban". I think they'll do that. Throw it into Congress for additional "restrictions".
Yes,and they are doing that. The problem is one we all anticipated. The Dims are orgasmic about this,and one Dim congresscritter from Florida has already been on tv saying it's a good and reasonable thing,and "this opens the door to further discussions on protecting the public".