Bill would pay gun owners to hand over assault weapons

[Puha Ekapi]

13. Another version of the article...

http://www.middletownpress.com/general-news/20130131/delauro-urges-residents-to-turn-in-assault-style-rifles-at-middletown-press-conference-2

State police Spokesman Paul Vance, on hand for the press conference, said rifles in Connecticut designated as "assault weapons" are based on cosmetic features. Vance said features such as an adjustable stock, a flash suppressor, a pistol grip, a detachable magazine and a bayonet lug render a rifle an "assault weapon."

Asked what makes the AR-15 rifle any more dangerous or lethal than a semi-automatic .223 with a wooden stock and without the assault weapon features, Vance said it is a matter of state law.

In other words, it's dangerous because we say it is, so shut the fuck up and don't ask stupid questions.