NRA says "No!" To any gun control!

[Steve CT]

Connecticut's first Gun Control attempt looks like it will include:

-Prohibit the sale and possession of any rifle, shotgun or pistol magazine with a capacity of more than 10 rounds;
-Expand the definition of an ‘assault weapon’ under current Connecticut state law to apply to firearms which exhibit just one particular physical trait, as opposed to two (i.e., the presence of a pistol grip beneath the action of the weapon) which will make it an Assault Weapon and not legal in CT
-Require the registration with state law enforcement officials—and the biennial registration renewal—of all firearms by model and serial number;
-Institute a 50-percent sales tax on the sale of ammunition and firearms magazines;
-Require a permit to purchase ammunition;
-Prohibit the online purchase of ammunition;
-Prohibit the purchase of ammunition in Connecticut by anyone who is not legally authorized to possess a firearm in Connecticut;
- Prohibit the storage of firearms and ammunition in a manner that allows access by persons under age 18.

This legislation is written and ready to submit when the new Legislative session opens

[ColMike]

would a thumbhole stock be considered a pistol grip?

[Dave Waits]

Guys, it's gonna be a bit harder to pass an Assault Weapon Ban now because, unlike the last ban, they're staring down the barrel of DC v. Heller. Using their standard practice of 'Stare-Decisis' they'll(SCOTUS) see that these are precisely the weapons the 2nd.Amendment protects.
U.S. v. Miller will bite them square in the rump. Anybody who doubts this, read the majority opinion by Chief Justice MacRenyolds.

[dw1911]

Originally Posted by Dave Waits

Guys, it's gonna be a bit harder to pass an Assault Weapon Ban now because, unlike the last ban, they're staring down the barrel of DC v. Heller. Using their standard practice of 'Stare-Decisis' they'll(SCOTUS) see that these are precisely the weapons the 2nd.Amendment protects.
U.S. v. Miller will bite them square in the rump. Anybody who doubts this, read the majority opinion by Chief Justice MacRenyolds.

There won't be a Nationwide Ban. Won't make it through the House.
Likely a Tax on ammo, not sure.
When Obama "passed the buck" to Joe Biden, I knew we were safe!

[Roverron]

Exactly my take on it. Plus Dirty Harry Reid is from a very pro gun state and he knows where his bread is buttered. It won't ever see the floor.

[Steve CT]

Originally Posted by ColMike

would a thumbhole stock be considered a pistol grip?

Maybe, I know in CA and MA it is specifically named as a pistol grip, just gotta wait and see. I can't comprehend how this will end up going through in CT, but emotion trumps common sense all too often. I looked for 10 rd mags last week, because I'm certain that is coming. They may settle for the bullet button, but who knows?

[Boats]

Originally Posted by ColMike

would a thumbhole stock be considered a pistol grip?

Wouldn't seem like it to me. Doesn't really fit what they think they're after - the "hold it at waist level and spray" kind of scenario.

I guess you never know though. Feinstein would take them all, I believe.

[Grouse]

on a side note, does anyone know of places to donate that will defend our rights? Ones with a track record like
NRA
Second Amendment Foundation
Connecticut citizen defense league
Or other places

The wife and I are setting aside a few bucks a month to donate to these groups. I would like to get a more complete list.

Thanks

[dw1911]

Originally Posted by Grouse

on a side note, does anyone know of places to donate that will defend our rights? Ones with a track record like
NRA
Second Amendment Foundation
Connecticut citizen defense league
Or other places

The wife and I are setting aside a few bucks a month to donate to these groups. I would like to get a more complete list.

Thanks

Virginia Citzens Defense League, www.vcdl.org
They are GREAT! I'm a Member.

[Boats]

Originally Posted by ColMike

would a thumbhole stock be considered a pistol grip?

Gonna have to change my tune on this one...

According to Feinstein's proposed legislation, thumbhole stocks are indeed considered pistol grips