Simple visual that clarifies why the Assault Weapons Ban renewal

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174. Ban is a non-starter

We place Assault Rifles in the hands of men and women every day. We hold that we can tell that these individuals are same to carry such firepower in amongst ourselves and our elected officials. And yet would also claim that everyone else is BAD, evil people? If we can tell that a Secret Service agent is safe to stand in the Oval office with a MAC10, we can certainly tell if it's safe for someone to own one for personal sporting reasons.

Any regulation should start with the premise that maximizing the availability of firearms to the law-full citizen is a priority. Weapons should not be banned but may have restrictions based upon performance. A MAC10 should have a higher level of scrutiny than a 1911 Browning which would be higher than a LeMat .44

The only question to be asked is what level of individual scrutiny should be required at each level of firearms possession? And whether or not public funds might be required for low income individuals needing to comply with the regulations.