His obsession with Justice Scalia's aside in Heller about "weapons...most useful in military service" ignores Scalia writing of weapons "typically possessed by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes."
Pedantry may be annoying, but sloppy firearms legislation is a lot worse.
This arbitrary category of firearms is not distinguished by rate of fire or muzzle velocity.
How to make an assault weapon ban look effective: include handgun murders
The policy, which the company wants Congress to impose on the country, is driven by emotion, P.R., and symbolism, not logic.
It is doubtful that the proposed rule would have made a difference in mass shootings.
Congress can't "stop the killing...by changing the law."
The appeals court says the prohibited guns and magazines are outside the scope of the Second Amendment.
The ruling also rejects an "assault weapon" ban, caliber restrictions for long guns, a heavy handgun tax, and registration requirements.
But not for long, I bet.
The Bullet Button Reloaded disables the magazine release until the rifle is opened.
Their arbitrariness lets them pass constitutional muster while paving the way for broader gun control
WaPo now: "Assault weapons" are "the gold standard for mass murder."
Would it matter if they were?
The billionaire developer has abandoned his support for "assault weapon" bans and waiting periods.
The late justice left unresolved the constitutionality of "assault weapon" bans and restrictions on carrying guns in public.
The ruling suggests Maryland's law will be overturned on Second Amendment grounds.
The Assault Weapons Ban of 2015 covers guns with lethal features like threaded barrels and folding stocks.
The category has no meaning except through legislation.
Two of President Obama's favorite gun control solutions did not prevent this week's massacre.
The president's case for gun control relies on emotional manipulation.
The ban will not be part of the Senate Democrats' gun control bill
They may still try to sneak it in through an amendment
West Virginian Democrat has A rating from the NRA
Except for cops, of course
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