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No, two different issues. The no ban was in the context of defending ourselves. That meaning no universal ban of weapons will happen. This does not mean that there won't be, as there have been and are now, some limitations and regulations. But there will be no outright ban on weapons. Won't happen.
Like I noted, we've had an assault ban before, and people lived quite well with it. Now, you may argue how much it will or won't help, but whining that all your guns are going to be taken away is just silly.
You aiiiiight with gun bans. I'm not. You support an assault on the second amendment. I don't. You pretend its all just an innocent and innocuous ban. I know better. You pooh pooh it and discount it because...at the end of the day...you want it.
Summary of 2013 legislation
Following is a summary of the 2013 legislation:
Bans the sale, transfer, importation, or manufacturing of:
120 specifically-named firearms;
Certain other semiautomatic rifles, handguns, shotguns that can accept a detachable magazine and have one or more military characteristics; and
Semiautomatic rifles and handguns with a fixed magazine that can accept more than 10 rounds.
Strengthens the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban and various state bans by:
Moving from a 2-characteristic test to a 1-characteristic test;
Eliminating the easy-to-remove bayonet mounts and flash suppressors from the characteristics test; and
Banning firearms with “thumbhole stocks” and “bullet buttons” to address attempts to “work around” prior bans.
Bans large-capacity ammunition feeding devices capable of accepting more than 10 rounds.
Protects legitimate hunters and the rights of existing gun owners by:
Grandfathering weapons legally possessed on the date of enactment;
Exempting over 900 specifically-named weapons used for hunting or sporting purposes; and
Exempting antique, manually-operated, and permanently disabled weapons.
Requires that grandfathered weapons be registered under the National Firearms Act, to include:
Background check of owner and any transferee;
Type and serial number of the firearm;
Positive identification, including photograph and fingerprint;
Certification from local law enforcement of identity and that possession would not violate State or local law; and
Dedicated funding for ATF to implement registration.