[W:711] 2/3rds of Americans want an assault weapons ban

[bongsaway]

Pro-gun people need enact some common sense gun legislation. That way the people can see they're trying to solve the problem at least.

The number of anti-gun people is going to rise and rise and eventually, all guns will be banned.

I keep saying the same thing. Let the pro gun folks come up with some ideas to curb these mass shootings instead of nixing any idea port forth. If they don't and mass shooting keep happening and they will, it will at one point be out of their hands and changes will be forced upon them by non gun supporters. Short sighted and hard headed won't help them in the long run.

 

[ALiberalModerate]

You do understand that law does absolutely nothing but ban features like telescopic stocks and different style grips, right?

I am pretty sure the 90s Assault Weapons Ban also banned magazines that exceeded 10 rounds.

 

[pamak]

So all semiautomatic rifles. IF the poll question asked that then I doubt most of those 1000 people who took the poll would be in support of that.

BTW many pistols and shot guns are defined as assault weapons too. Are you cool with those being banned too? Also not all semiautomatic rifles are defined as assault weapons.

Did you read the link in the OP?

with 86% of Democrats favoring a ban on automatic and semiautomatic weapons, while 46% of Republicans feel the same. But look at it another way: On a proposal that is widely regarded in GOP congressional circles as a non-starter because it is going too far in limiting guns, self-identified Republicans are split right down the middle -- 46% support, 46% oppose.

 

[VanceMack]

Your average 5 year old knows that guns are used to kill people and automatic weapons kill more people faster... nothing to it.

So you think they should ban automatic weapons then? Or at least require a special permit for them?

 

[VanceMack]

You do understand that law does absolutely nothing but ban features like telescopic stocks and different style grips, right?

No...they literally havent the first clue what they are advocating for.

 

[ALiberalModerate]

In all fairness, I would imagine the only way to significantly reduce the murder rate would be to ban both what we refer to as "assault weapons" as well as semi-auto handguns. Most murders are committed with semiautomatic handguns, not assault rifles.

That said, you would obviously have to amend the constitution to do so, not a small task.

 

[apdst]

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A stunning number lands in the middle of the gun debate - CNNPolitics

Now we will see how Mitch reacts to the will of the people. Anyone think he cares?

This is why we have The Constitution. The Founders knew there would eventually be a scenario where our civil rights would be decided by the mob.

 

[iguanaman]

This is why we have The Constitution. The Founders knew there would eventually be a scenario where our civil rights would be decided by the mob.

No assault weapons ban has been found to be unconstitutional. You lose.

 

[iguanaman]

You do understand that law does absolutely nothing but ban features like telescopic stocks and different style grips, right?

Whatever works to keep these military weapons out of mass shooters hands. The Dayton shooter shot 27 people in less than a minute with his AR15

California, Connecticut, New York, and the District of Columbia have the most comprehensive approaches to defining assault weapons. California law bans roughly 75 assault weapon types, models, and series by name and provides a one-feature generic test for rifles and pistols.41 Connecticut bans roughly 70 assault weapon types, models, and series by name and uses a one-feature generic test for rifles and pistols. The District of Columbia includes a list of assault weapon types, models, and series by name that closely follows the California list, and provides a one-feature generic test for rifles, pistols, and shotguns. The District also allows its Chief of Police to designate a firearm as an assault weapon based on a determination that the firearm would pose the same or similar danger to the residents of the District as other assault weapons. New York has adopted a one-feature test for assault pistols, shotguns, and rifles.

Assault Weapons | Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence

 

[apdst]

Pro-gun people need enact some common sense gun legislation. That way the people can see they're trying to solve the problem at least.

The number of anti-gun people is going to rise and rise and eventually, all guns will be banned.

99% could want it and it wouldn't make a difference.

 

[apdst]

No assault weapons ban has been found to be unconstitutional. You lose.

That was before Heller.

 

[Bodi]

So you think they should ban automatic weapons then? Or at least require a special permit for them?

Yes...

 

[Ahlevah]

The number of anti-gun people is going to rise and rise and eventually, all guns will be banned.

... just like in Mexico, with 30,000 murders in a year and where law-abiding citizens are defenseless from criminal gangs. Then what?

 

[iguanaman]

That was before Heller.

LOL That's why 7 States have made them illegal. California prohibits possession of a previously purchased assault rifle unless it is registered too. We need to make that a federal law now too. You still lose.

With limited exceptions, California prohibits anyone from possessing an assault weapon unless he or she possessed the firearm prior to the date it was defined as an assault weapon and registered the firearm with the California Department of Justice (“DOJ”) in the timeframe established by state law.1

California also prohibits any person from manufacturing, distributing, transporting, importing, keeping for sale, offering for sale, giving, or lending any assault weapon within the state.2 However, DOJ may, upon a finding of good cause, issue permits for the manufacture, sale, or possession of assault weapons to certain law enforcement agencies and officers and to approved individuals over the age of 18.3 DOJ must conduct a yearly inspection – or every five years if the person to be inspected has fewer than five permitted devices – of every person to whom a permit is issued, for security and safe storage practices, and to reconcile the inventory of assault weapons.4 Generally, no lawfully possessed assault weapon may be sold or transferred to anyone within California other than to a licensed gun dealer or to a police or sheriff’s department.5

California law lists certain firearms that have been deemed assault weapons, including all AK series and Colt AR-15 series.6 California’s Attorney General is required to promulgate a list specifying all such firearms.7 However, a firearm that meets any of the following descriptions is also an “assault weapon”:8

Assault Weapons: State by State | Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence

 

[Lutherf]

You will eventually lose this battle. People are tired of those one time "good guy with a gun" turning into a criminal.

Out of curiosity, what arguments in opposition to an "assault weapon" ban are you familiar with? Have you considered the difficulties involved with enforcing such a ban? Have you considered the likely consequences of such a ban? I mean, even if we assume that the Supreme Court will ignore precedent and Constitutional arguments there are still practical considerations.

 

[iguanaman]

... just like in Mexico, with 30,000 murders in a year and where law-abiding citizens are defenseless from criminal gangs. Then what?

Yes now that you mention it a federal ban on assault rifles will reduce the supply of guns to the Mexican cartels too. Good thinking.

 

[iguanaman]

Out of curiosity, what arguments in opposition to an "assault weapon" ban are you familiar with? Have you considered the difficulties involved with enforcing such a ban? Have you considered the likely consequences of such a ban? I mean, even if we assume that the Supreme Court will ignore precedent and Constitutional arguments there are still practical considerations.

LOL 7 States have already banned them and they have no problem with enforcing. In Califirnia, even previously purchased assault weapons must be registered or they are illegal too. You need to brush up on your gun law knowledge.

Assault Weapons: State by State | Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence

 

[KevinKohler]

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A stunning number lands in the middle of the gun debate - CNNPolitics

Now we will see how Mitch reacts to the will of the people. Anyone think he cares?

Meanwhile, 1/10 of those people can provide a coherent definition of what an assault weapon is.

 

[SkyFox76]

95% of the public have never seen an informed, public debate on the subject. Let's try that and see what the numbers show afterward.

Hey I'm all for it. Get 40 pro gun/gun control and let them have a civil debate on national tv. Anyone loses their temper, off the island they go.

 

[Sheepdog]

Normally Im farrrrr left wing on every single possible subject but when it comes to guns Im for the 2nd Amendment as written. We need our LGBT's, cis women, artists, muslims, and other marginalized, at-risk groups to be able to protect themselves from white supremacists!!!

 

[Lutherf]

LOL 7 States have already banned them and they have no problem with enforcing. In Califirnia, even previously purchased assault weapons must be registered or they are illegal too. You need to brush up on your gun law knowledge.

Assault Weapons: State by State | Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence

California doesn't have a problem enforcing the ban? What was used in Gilroy? What was used in San Bernardino? What was used in Santa Monica?

California has had a ban on "assault weapons" since at least 2000 but they're still being used.

 

[apdst]

LOL That's why 7 States have made them illegal. California prohibits possession of a previously purchased assault rifle unless it is registered too. We need to make that a federal law now too. You still lose.



Assault Weapons: State by State | Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence

The Feds haven't.

 

[VanceMack]

Yes...

Well then...luckily for you...that is the law of the land as it stands TODAY and we can call it good.

 

[Ahlevah]

You will eventually lose this battle. People are tired of those one time "good guy with a gun" turning into a criminal.

Keep dreaming. Americans aren't sheep who will just turn their guns in. And I'm tired of feel-good gun control measures that don't do a thing to stop criminals but restrict people's ability to protect themselves from these predators.

 

[Sheepdog]

LOL 7 States have already banned them and they have no problem with enforcing. In Califirnia, even previously purchased assault weapons must be registered or they are illegal too. You need to brush up on your gun law knowledge.

Assault Weapons: State by State | Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence

As a left winger who believes in science its obvious to see how gun registrations would not work, in fact Canada, which is where I am trying to move to get away from Trump, tried a gun registration and found it did not work to reduce crime, so they scrapped it. We should learn from our Canadian Comrades!!!