Friday, September 27, 2019

Assault Weapons Ban Imminent

Congressional hearings are warming toward DE-legitimating any firearm which might be defined as an "Assault Weapon" ... which means (apparently) any firearms which might be used to "hunt a human being".

I think that's fairly all-encompassing .. don't you agree?

Congress holds "Protecting America from Assault Weapons" hearing | Buckeye Firearms Association: by Jim Irvine 7:00AM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
On September 25, 2019 the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing titled, "Protecting America from Assault Weapons." This was a giant display of hatred of guns, and those who own one, or might benefit from defensive use of a firearm. Chief RaShall Brackney insisted that, "Any weapon that can be used to hunt a human being  *emphasis added* should be banned." That was applauded (inappropriately) from the audience and defended when given a chance to modify that statement. She meant what she said.  David Chipman testified that every gun should be subject to the NFA restrictions currently placed on fully-automatic firearms and suppressors. He wants to ban any gun capable of defeating law-enforcement armor (every rifle) as a first step.]
 Nota Bene: not all of the previous paragraph is included in the original article.
(I have no doubt they would like to ban every gun that any of you own.)
He testified that a barrel shroud (a safety device to protect one's hands from burns) allows killers to kill more people ...which is a bizarre extension of his outrageous precept!
It is true that any firearm  might be proven to be a fatal weapon when used against a fellow human being ... which is why guns are a popular possession; many people consider them to be an effective first-level means of self defense against would-be felons (who also are armed with guns!)


'Firearms owners' can usually be grouped among one or more of the following  categories:
  • competition shooters
  • self defense firearms owners
  • hunters
  • plinkers
ALL of these groups may own firearms which would prove lethal when  used against aggressors!  (Often, if their guns were to be used against people .... even the lowly .22 long rifle cartridge, which is generally considered among the "least lethal" cartridges,  may prove lethal when used to defend against a person!)

However, the concept ignores the need for less physically able (women, elderly, etc.) may need to arm themselves in defense against their stronger, more physically powerful attackers.  

It is a consistent trend among anti-gun folks to ignore the need for weaker people to defend themselves against stronger attackers.  Articles (such as the one cited above) tend to ignore this subset of human frailties, and in doing so they perform a disservice to those who most need an "edge" to defend themselves against aggressive people who may otherwise become their predators.

In many communities, it is typical that aggressors are reluctant to attack "frail people" because the local firearms laws allow potential victims to be armed for self defense.   Often, it's not even necessary that potential victims be armed ... the very fact that they are "allowed" by their government to be armed is sufficient to provide a cautionary warning against would-be predators.

This is why we must be liberal in allowing people to arm themselves against potential predators.  

There are a plethora of tales where innocents are protected against malicious attacks because local laws allow innocents to be armed,

The very fact that they MAY be "Packing Heat" is often sufficient to dissuade attackers from predating their weaker prey; not because their prey is armed, but because local laws allow that their potential victims MAY be armed.

Criminals are cowards, in the end.  
We must allow our innocents to arm themselves .. even if they choose NOT to do so!

Often, the very threat is sufficient.   But let's let them pack heat, anyway ...  using a gun to threaten a mugger is marginally less traumatic than being beaten and robbed of all you possess.

71 comments:

Anonymous said...

I truly believe one of our political parties is becoming deranged and unhinged from reality.

Anonymous said...

Mr. Biden and his ilk are working hard at it.

Anonymous said...

BBB says:
The ammo shortage does not help things either.

Anonymous said...

It's coming soon.

Anonymous said...

Last month in a townhall, Mr. Biden called for a ban on handguns.

Anonymous said...

Ban on privately owned firearms and weapons of war are getting closer every day.

Anonymous said...

First they are going to make ammo unobtainable.

Anonymous said...

First the ammo then ALL the guns. It's coming.

Anonymous said...

All it takes is an Executive Order to ban private ownership of firearms, and require that they be turned in to local authorities.

Anonymous said...

Military and NG going door to door to confiscate banned firearms.

Anonymous said...

We are being asked to put our own lives and the lives of our loved ones in the hands of government agents. Sort of like Afghanistan.

Anonymous said...

People in the know are saying the current administration is planning on signing onto the UN Treaty On Small Arms. There is your ban on firearms.

Anonymous said...

The government will say that for our own protection and safety, almost all private ownership of firearms must be banned.

Anonymous said...

When it comes, it will be more than so-called assault weapons. It will be all firearms.

Anonymous said...



Don't forget, mugger lives matter.

Anonymous said...

Guns lead to shootings

Anonymous said...

Soon shooting will be a dead sport. No gun or ammo allowed to the average citizen.

Anonymous said...

As shooters and gun owners, we are doomed.

Anonymous said...

lets Go Brandon

Anonymous said...

Beto O Rourke is running for Texas Governor, He has already said if elected he will have the state confiscate guns.
BLT

Anonymous said...

Just recently Beto O Rourke said, if elected he would confiscate privately owned firearms.

Anonymous said...

Jerry is correct. It's coming.

Anonymous said...

The Ds' say it is the only way to stop gun violence.

Anonymous said...

The Gov. of California has already figured out how to get rid of guns in his state.

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas Jerry.

Anonymous said...

Our Congress knows best what is good for us. That is why we elect them to look over and take care of us.

Anonymous said...

Increased gun violence has forced President Biden to work hard to take guns away from the general population

Anonymous said...

Lets see if POTUS mentions gun control in his SOTU address tonight.

Anonymous said...

In his SoTU Mr. Biden called for congress to ban all assault weapons and high capacity magazines, as well as other gun control methods.

Anonymous said...

Gun owners have to ask themselves, were the better off under Trump or Mr. Biden?

Anonymous said...

Following the shootings in Sacramento, Ca, President Biden has called for a assault weapon ban.

Anonymous said...

Mr. Biden is going to introduce his anti-2A laws today.

Anonymous said...

Mr. Biden is coming after those dangerous and rapid firing Ghost Guns.

Anonymous said...

We do not have a gun control problem in the U.S. We have a criminal control problem.

Anonymous said...

Because gun violence kills.

Anonymous said...

It is part of the National Agenda.

Anonymous said...

Ban on assault weapons (weapons of war) and ghost guns are in the administration's works and are coming soon. It's all for the children.

Anonymous said...

The government would like to ban law abiding citizens from owning any and all guns.

Anonymous said...

The shooting in Buffalo, NY will put the nail in the coffin for ownership of most firearms.

Anonymous said...

Very strict anti-gun laws will help fight white supremacy.

Anonymous said...

The school shooting in Uvalde will bring on the assault weapon ban.

Anonymous said...

It makes a lot of sense to disarm the victims, but not the criminals. Our president is calling for a total ban on assault weapons, hicap magazines and high caliber cartridges like the 9mm Luger, which will "blow a persons lung clear out of his body".

Anonymous said...

Senators made owning a firearm a little more difficult. We have a people problem not a gun problem.

Anonymous said...

There are bills in the House of Representatives to ban ownership of almost all semi-auto firearms, and many that are not semi-auto. It seems one particular political party wants to do away with private ownership of firearms.

Anonymous said...

The Ds' really are coming for our guns.

Anonymous said...

Beto O-Rourke will disarm Texans. It will not be pretty.

Anonymous said...

POTUS has vowed to ban assault rifles, and the that the 5.56 cartridge is shoots a bullet 5x faster than any other rifle cartridge.

Anonymous said...

Often cities/states with strict anti-gun laws have the highest crime rates.

Anonymous said...

They say that once the U.S. is disarmed, it will be a crime free peaceful place.

Anonymous said...

Very recently, POTUS vowed to ban all assault weapons.

Anonymous said...

like gasoline driven cars, assault weapons will soon be a thing of the past.

Anonymous said...

Our president has vowed that he will ban all assault weapons.

Anonymous said...

Firearms ban is the only way to save our democracy. //S

Anonymous said...

Our president want's to outlaw gun ownership and take folks guns away from them. He really cares about us.

Anonymous said...

If Beto wins in Texas, AR-15s and AKs will be confiscated.

Anonymous said...

We are doomed!!!

Anonymous said...

Our President is working hard to ban all semi-auto firearms.

Anonymous said...

The war against the elderly continues on many fronts.

Anonymous said...

Texas is safe for noe. Beto lost his race for governor.

Anonymous said...

If it saves just one life, or stops just one mass shooting.

Anonymous said...

It is coming closer every day. Our ruling class, and the progressives demand it.

Anonymous said...

We are doomed, but if it saves one life from gun violence.

Anonymous said...

Our beloved President recently stated that guns are the leading cause of death in our children. He is proposing a complete ban on any and all "assault weapons". Such guns must be outlawed and ownership of them prohibited, in order to save the children from gun violence.

Anonymous said...

Pres. Joe B is working hard, every day, at banning guns. Just think what he can accomplish if he is re-elected next year.

Anonymous said...

It will save the lives of many children
Brandon

Anonymous said...

Along these lines, has anyone checked the price of primers lately. They are about 400%-500% per 1000 more than what I paid not that many years ago. Why???

Anonymous said...

A so-called assault weapon my be a handy thing to have tomorrow. It is supposed to be an international Islamic day of rage following the bombing of Gaza.

Anonymous said...

A good thing if it save the life of just one child.

Anonymous said...

Washington state is becoming more and more anti-gun and anti-hi cap magazines with continuing crazy anti-gun laws. Especially against semi-automatic firearms.

Anonymous said...

There are bills in congress and in the various states as we speak, outlawing semi-automatic firearms and normal capacity magazines. Meanwhile the criminal class gets get out of jail free cards.

Anonymous said...

Our dear leader wants to take away our guns on a national level, and in Oregon the governor and legislature want to take away your guns, your farms and backyard gardens.