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jmg257

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3. Meanwhile, the AW ban in Maryland has been deemed unconstitutional.

Reply to hertopos (Original post)

Tue Jun 14, 2016, 08:52 AM

Jun 2016

"A major gun control law has been shot down, with the Maryland assault weapons ban being overturned by a panel of judges in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. Based upon the decision of the judges, banning assault weapons violated the core of the Second Amendment, an interpretation heavily endorsed by the NRA..."

And there like over 3000 gun shops in Florida alone. Most likely sell AWs, because they are legal.

It is not as easy as you think.

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For all revolutionary minded people, can we start revolting against gun lobby? [View all] hertopos Jun 2016 OP

I think that too much money is involved. I also think that the tipping point of fear has arrived Trust Buster Jun 2016 #1

I agree we need sensible regulations and that it is out of control. Dustlawyer Jun 2016 #2

Meanwhile, the AW ban in Maryland has been deemed unconstitutional. jmg257 Jun 2016 #3

Yes, I know. hertopos Jun 2016 #4

Not defeatist - realist. There are millions jmg257 Jun 2016 #5

You want people who buy guns to boycott any gun store that sells assault weapons? Just reading posts Jun 2016 #6