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Dems Reintroduce ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban (and List Shows It’s Not Just Rifles): ‘Purpose Is to Dry Up the Supply of These Weapons Over Time’

Jan. 24, 2013 12:39pm Jason Howerton

Dems Reintroduce Assault Weapons Ban (And Its Not Just Rifles)

Vice President Joe Biden administers the Senate Oath to Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. during a mock swearing in ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, as the 113th Congress officially began. Credit: AP

Congressional Democrats are reintroducing legislation to ban assault weapons but the measure faces long odds in the GOP-controlled House of Representatives.

The measure being unveiled Thursday is authored by Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, who wrote the original assault weapons ban. That law expired in 2004 when Congress refused to renew it. There’s much disagreement about the effectiveness of the original assault weapons ban.

“The purpose is to dry up the supply of these weapons over time,” Feinstein said on Capitol Hill Thursday, flanked by several “assault” weapons. “Therefore there is no sunset on this bill.”

Feinstein’s sweeping legislation includes a ban on weapons with any “one military characteristic,” and bans the “import, export, manufacture, sale and transfer of hundreds of semi-automatic rifles, handguns and some shotguns,” Townhall’s Katie Pavlich reports.

In other words, the ban doesn’t just cover the “scary” AR-15 and AK-47 semi-automatic rifles. Here’s the list of more than 150 guns that would be banned under Feinstein’s plan. Freelance journalist Jonathan Krohn told TheBlaze that the list was handed out at Thursday’s announcement on Capitol Hill, which he was covering. It looks even more sweeping on paper.

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Watch Feinstein’s Thursday announcement via the Washington Free Beacon:

The National Rifle Association promptly responded to Democrats’ proposed gun ban on Thursday and called on Congress to “reject” Sen. Feinstein’s bill. The NRA released the following statement:

Senator Feinstein has been trying to ban guns from law-abiding citizens for decades. It’s disappointing but not surprising that she is once again focused on curtailing the Constitution instead of prosecuting criminals or fixing our broken mental health system. The American people know gun bans do not work and we are confident Congress will reject Senator Feinstein’s wrong-headed approach.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released his own statement in response to Feinstein’s gun ban proposal on Thursday afternoon:

Washington politicians shouldn’t be taking advantage of recent tragedy to try to push an aggressive gun control agenda. Real assault weapons—machine guns—are already functionally illegal, and they have been since 1934. This proposal would have done nothing to prevent the terrible murders in Newtown, but it would limit the constitutional liberties of law-abiding citizens. And gun control doesn’t work – the empirical data overwhelmingly demonstrate that strict gun-control laws consistently produce more crime and more murders.

The Second Amendment exists to ensure that law-abiding Americans can protect their homes and families, and I look forward to helping lead the fight to defeat this bill and to protect our constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

An assault weapons ban is among the measures supported by President Barack Obama, who unveiled a package of gun safety proposals last week. But because of concerns among moderate Democrats it’s seen as a heavy lift in Congress, with measures such as beefed-up background checks more likely to pass.

At the heart of the debate, President Barack Obama and Democrats are claiming that banning so-called “assault weapons” will make Americans more safe.

The truth is much more complicated. The use of handguns in gun-related homicides is roughly 70 to 80 percent in most states, 24/7 Wall St. notes. Meanwhile, the use of rifles is under 5 percent, and use of shotguns about 5 percent. Knives are nearly always used in more murders than rifles or shotguns, according to FBI data.

24/7 Wall St.’s Douglas A. McIntyre suggests the federal government should make more of an effort to gather data on gun violence from local authorities in order to take meaningful action.

“The problem that the lack of data causes is about how to determine which guns might or might not be regulated more carefully,” he writes.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. This story has been updated

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Comments (482)

Idaho2aa
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:31pm
I listened to the entire 6 minutes. My ears are bleeding as we speak. She talked about weapons that are designed to be “shot from the hip.” WTH? Did she watch Rambo right before she came over? Woman is absolutely nuts. And she said that since the assault weapons ban was lifted in 2004 there have been 350 people killed by “assault weapons”. I thought that number was from 2011. If it really is only 350 in 8 years then she is smoking peyotee. She said we should be outraged at that many people dying. Really? Nevermind the countless other methods that people are murdered by that far exceed 350. Rot in hell Senator Feinstein!

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- Mil-Dot
  Posted on January 24, 2013 at 2:20pm
  Not to mention the fact that most of those 350 “people” killed were gang-banging punks. Hell, we are better off without them anyway. But, we all know facts do not mean squat to a commie pinko Illuminati.
  
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chaos175
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:30pm
This has nothing to do with saving children. Commonsense doesnt tie together this new bill with with saving the lives of children. If your attention span doesnt go past the kardashians and snooki you might believe this bill was meant to save lives. It is for something along the lines of long term progressive control.

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- WarMunger_Al
  Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:41pm
  they hate children, that is why they celebrate forty years of infanticide, they celebrate the murder of 58 million babies since roe-vs wade. They are the most vile people to have ever lived on earth, and they need to be removed.
  
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fclass1000
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:25pm
“The purpose is to dry up the supply of these weapons over time,”

Similar to what has happened to Frau Feinkenstein’s face!

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FightingBear
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:24pm
Who in the hell is even discussing these gun bans with the libbies? There are no discissions or debates necessary.

‘… the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”

For those on the left who have comprehension problems….this means there is no debate, there are no discussions, there are no back-door deals or legislation, there are no executive orders that can over-ride the 2nd amendment.

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Witness1974
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:23pm
Believe me it is a very frustrating experience being a conservative in California. Our senators are two of the worst. Our governor screwed up California the first time and the people put him there again to finish the job. Our ballots are full of screwball ideas that often pass. My wife and I go vote and when we see the results of the elections we’re stunned. And now, people like Feinstein want to export the madness to the rest of the states. I’m sorry folks but you might as well go into mourning now because it looks like America is on the critical list.

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m14guy
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:22pm
Question. Are those LE lined up behind her under orders to be there or did they volunteer? I assuming they either go along with this or are corrupted beyond redemption or both. I’m also assuming they are from the NE which would explain a lot. Our son is a PO in a major SW city. They have already discussed possible confiscation orders from their pure, political command staff. The rank & file Will Not Comply! They will not carry out any unlawful order and will obey their oath to the Constitution. The local Sheriffs (maybe the most powerful and influential LE around here) have also publicly stated their refusal to comply. This will not go well as the Marxists smell blood and overreach.

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- Mil-Dot
  Posted on January 24, 2013 at 2:25pm
  M14,
  We must all take careful note of the faces and names of the goons on that stage and elsewhere when they appear. All patriots must become aware of all strategic targets in advance. That includes personnel and property/equipment. Defending the constitution for our kids will not be pretty. Being forced to kill others is the most awful thing a man can imagine. It is not fun. It is not a game. But, if it must be done, then so be it.
  
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- m14guy
  Posted on January 24, 2013 at 3:51pm
  M1A, Troy Chassis, Leupold MK4 MRT…mil dot of course….
  
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2ndOpinion
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:19pm
I’ll give up my 2nd when they give up their first. Actually I’ll never give up my 2nd.

How many more ingorant moron members of Congress, that do not understand the Constitution, do we have to listen to before we pass Speech Control?

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- woodyee
  Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:37pm
  They DO understand the Constitution – politics is their profession!
  
  Here’s what I understand – 14th Amendment of the Constitution – Section 3.
  
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Glock29
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:19pm
Make sure you write and call your legislators to protect the 2nd Amendment.
http://www.nraila.org/get-involved-locally/grassroots/write-your-reps.aspx
http://ruger.com/micros/advocacy/

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lel2007
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:18pm
Not to worry. ***** and his intrepid band of defenders of the Constitution and champions of the American Way will never allow this bill to become law ….. (not without extracting a solemn promise from the democrats to establish a budget sometime between now and 2016).

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- Rob in Katy
  Posted on January 24, 2013 at 5:14pm
  Ohhhh, I hate you so much for being so true…
  
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BehindTheMouth
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:18pm
How can someone with the name Feinstein act like a Nazi?

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woodyee
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:17pm
To all the ignorant buffoons that incessantly come here espousing BS contrary to known facts (I just habitually report the comments when they do the usual flaming and trolling – why bother WITH them?) –

“Purpose Is to Dry Up the Supply of These Weapons Over Time”

It never was about “the children” or “sensible” laws, or protecting the 2nd Amendment while taking “reasonable” measures. “Shall Not Be Infringed” is what I buy, not the political pablum of habitual liars and their parrots.

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SOUNDTHETRUMPET
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:16pm
What we need to do is to Dry Up the Supply of corrupt politicians coming to Washington. Liberalism is a mental disorder

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ENLIGHTNME
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:16pm
It’s fairly obvious that the MSM won’t talk about the prescription drugs all of these psycho’s were on because it would have a negative impact on the hundreds of millions of dollars they receive for advertisements. Not too many gun commercials, but thousands of prescription drug commercials. No wonder the MSM hates gun companies, they don’t advertise with them!

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tommytruck
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:13pm
Wow – I clicked on this article thinking the comment section would be blowing up ( I actually thought about not using that phrase, as I realise that this is now flagged for a database – thought about a different word and came up with “exploding” and realized its the same damned thing. What is most telling, is that I had to think about it at all. That’s a problem.)

Anyhow, to my original point – The fact that this comment section has not blown up, leads me to think that folks are actually starting to go dark.

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- GhostOfJefferson
  Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:16pm
  Or, it could be lunch time and folks aren’t back yet.
  
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- tommytruck
  Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:25pm
  Nonsense! I haven’t taken MY lunch yet! LOL
  
  True. :-)
  
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- Max Power 1
  Posted on January 24, 2013 at 5:28pm
  @Tommy. Yep. There are 2 schools of thought. One 1 hand, why should we be afraid of speaking out? Why should we allow the regime to dictate what we say in public? Screw them. On the other hand, opsec. If you really think something very bad is ahead, keep a low profile. Stay off their radar screen as much as possible. IF that’s even possible anymore. If action is ahead, winning THAT, is more important than spouting off here. But then again, here I am spouting off here. LOL. I only post things that need to be said & for a specific purpose, & it’s worth the risk at the time.
  
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dcgirl
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:13pm
Any type of regulation on arms is unconstitutional. Constitutionally I am ALLOWED to own whatever arms I can afford, that includes a tank, a missile launcher, an F18, whatever. Now, being ABLE to buy one is another matter but I am ALLOWED to by the constitution.

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- Chuck7884
  Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:20pm
  You are legally right.in a court of law you would be right.but the court of public opinion you would be totally wrong.
  
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Joe_The_Patriot
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:09pm
Feinstein should be in prison for treason after her comments about collecting up all the guns from mr and mrs america.. Her oath was to UPHOLD the constitution not CHANGE IT!!!!

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Victoriaautmors
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:08pm
Complete plans to build your own. No machining. Pass these plans on until the internet is saturated. Show them the idiocy of their plan. Don’t forget Http: //
before the link eatgrueldog.wordpress.com/2013/01/24/9mm-sub-machine-gun/

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jackact
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:04pm
Hold on…..how does this warped progressive legislation keep illegal guns out of the hands of hardendd criminals and the mentally ill (a.k.a. the over-medicated)?
You know the ones I’m addressing…….THE ONES COMMITTING THE FREAKING CRIMES!!!!
Dear Liberals, your efforts are in vain.
When the revolution comes “We the People” who are responsible gun owners will be here.
And armed.
You betcha!

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GhostOfJefferson
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:04pm
Not only won’t I comply, I will openly defy this. The nice thing is, it really has no chance whatsoever. Though if the GOP caves, they are signing something much bigger than their ejection from officer, they would in fact be signaling the beginning of a civil war. Thousands and thousands of armed (locked and loaded even) individuals showed up at the state capitols across the nation this last Saturday with “Come take it!” flags and signs. That kind of anger and showing up locked and loaded at capitol buildings NEVER turns out well for oppressors throughout history.

You ready for this, progressives? Your arrogance blinds you, and you’ve underestimated your foe. This is a fight you cannot win, and God only knows what horror lay in store for you after you lose. You may wish to step back from your echo chambers and reconsider, while you still can.

http://www.patriotsdonotcomply.com/index.php/articles/options-untinkable/

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- GhostOfJefferson
  Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:11pm
  “from officer” = “from office”
  
  I have happy fingers, sorry about that.
  
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- stopprintn
  Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:24pm
  not a prob. march on sir.
  
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- Unix
  Posted on January 24, 2013 at 2:32pm
  May God Bless you Ghost, you sir, are a true Patriot in every sense of the word, and damn smart too!
  
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jcldwl
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:03pm
Okay all you “gunners” out there. We don’t want to hear your conspiracy theories about how they are going to come take your guns. They just are going to require you to register them so when you are seen with one you can be checked to make sure you had it before the ban. Really now nothing to see here at all. No government run by a communist regime has ever taken guns from the citizens. That is all a big conspiracy. You are all just a bunch of “gunners”.

The above statement is soon to be the next topic of discussion on The Blaze T.V.

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- Think_4_yourself
  Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:07pm
  Why should we pay a tax or penalty for owning a legal firearm? Explain that one to me.
  
  Just another example of live how I tell you to live, line in sand, no more!!
  
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- jcldwl
  Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:14pm
  We shouldn’t but I did forget in my above post to state that not only will we be called “gunners” and laughed at and mocked on the Glenn Beck Show and The Blaze T.V. they will debunk us by using snopes.com
  
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- normalmom
  Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:25pm
  Moron history has shown time and time again that the government taking away guns turns into a dictatorship. This is a start in taking them away, if you register your gun that means they know you have a gun and will come to try to take it away. You kid yourself if you think they won’t.
  
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denkat56
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:00pm
I wish fienstien would just go away, and disappear. She is not getting my guns.

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IndyGuy
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:00pm
I believe it is time for American Civil War Part Two……That’s the only way to stop these Commy/Marxists…

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Think_4_yourself
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:00pm
I will not comply, I won;t lie and say they are stolen, I won’t hide them. The only way they will get them is if they forceably remove me from my home and put me in jail. Then maybe they have a chance.

This is the line in the sand for me…….ENOUGH!!!!!

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- GhostOfJefferson
  Posted on January 24, 2013 at 3:11pm
  I was with you until “and take me to jail”. I personally don’t plan on either a) being there when they show up and if I am then b) being taken alive. :)
  
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- truthnstuff
  Posted on January 24, 2013 at 3:32pm
  I’m pretty sure that “taken to jail”, will then become, “never heard of again”.
  
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Chuck7884
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 12:59pm
Why is the words or phrases,so evil to you as an individual?
Assault has already been defined in court
Weapon has already bee defined in court
Rifle has already been defined in court.
Gun has already been defined in court.

This is why you all are actually up in arms about the words and phases.if you do not know already now you do..

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RJJinGadsden
Posted on January 24, 2013 at 12:59pm
Building a bigger and meaner Frankenstein.
There is a larger reason than they admit for wanting to ban these weapons. If she pulls this off again with a new law, they will set their sites on all handguns next. Simply because more murders are committed with handguns now anyway. She knows that if she can get this one into law, it will be even easier for the next gun grab. Besides, its all for the children.

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- Beachmastermax
  Posted on January 24, 2013 at 1:09pm
  “The state must declare the child to be the most precious treasure of the people. As long as the government is perceived as working for the benefit of the children, the people will happily endure almost any curtailment of liberty and almost any deprivation. ” -Mein Kampf, Adolf Hitler, Publ. Houghton Miflin, 1943, Page 403
  
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