assault rifles gettting some more play time. Been a busy two years!

[sarisataka]

95. Agreed, in principle

We do and should ban some weapon types.

When it comes to this sticky wicket however, there has been way more emotion than sense thrown in. The '94 ban was a poorly written feel good measure that even those who supported it say it had no real effect.
They miss that it hardened gun-enthusiast perceptions that total bans for any reason are the ultimate goal of GC. I do not own any assault style weapons. I do miss shooting them but have better uses for $1000+ than getting a civilian version of something for nostalgia.

If a GC group would come forth with a well thought out law showing a beneficial restriction, while codifying and acknowledging legitimate firearms ownership, including self-defense, the more moderate gun owners would give it a fair listen. IMO

As long as false, inflammatory terminology is used it will continue to drive the sides farther apart. Ironically strengthening the NRA and its influence. Also IMO