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Text of Feinstien's new bill, and its AW defintion

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11 years 10 months ago - 11 years 10 months ago #16043 by fivewhy
Text of Feinstien's new bill, and its AW defintion was created by fivewhy
From today's news articles I've read, Sen Feinstein's new AWB bill is likely the same exact bill as the attempted 2007 re-authorization of the old 1994 AWB. The 2007 re-auth (which failed obviously), along with the new 1-factor definition, can be found here: www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/110/hr1022/text

Of note, the AR10 is now specifically listed. As are many other specific rifles that were not listed previously. Also, it is important to note is that, like the 1994 ban, the new ban would only apply to arms manufactured after its enactment.

Later, I would like to post some analysis of the new proposed bill (using the 2007 re-auth language) in light of SCOTUS's 2008 Heller decision. Having said all that, from all accounts, there is no likelihood this will actually pass. However, if the 2007 language does not take into account the 2008 Heller decision, I think the law would likely be struck down as unconstitutional in its current form. Well, actually, the component parts are severable and it is more likely that portions would be struck down, not the whole of the enactment.

...just sayin... B)

Edit: here is a document purportedly/possibly released by her. It does not contain any proposed statutory language, but explains the legislation in a media-consumable manner (i.e., it advocates/argues). It also lists the specific models (page 4), which mimics the 2007 text. s3.documentcloud.org/documents/561603/fe...ban-2013-summary.pdf
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11 years 10 months ago #16044 by Sharkey
Replied by Sharkey on topic Text of Feinstien's new bill, and its AW defintion
Thank you FW and feel free to add any additional facts, reports and analysis you may have as it becomes available.

It's great having such knowledgeable and well spoken members here and we value your input so please feel free to make additions to what you have already provided. :thumbs:

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11 years 10 months ago - 11 years 10 months ago #16045 by fivewhy
Replied by fivewhy on topic Text of Feinstien's new bill, and its AW defintion
For simplicity's sake, here is just the "rifle" definition. Look to the above link for specific models, as well as the definition applicable to pistols and shotguns.

Code:
(D) A semiautomatic rifle that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine, and that has-- (i) a folding or telescoping stock; (ii) a threaded barrel; (iii) a pistol grip; (iv) a forward grip; or (v) a barrel shroud.

Thanks for the kind words, Shark! I'd like to be able to contribute a little bit, and not be just a taker. However, obviously, I could always be wrong about anything. I am assuming that the language is the same between the 2007 and the whatever-it-will-be 2013 version, I do not know that it is. Though, even if it is not precisely the same, from the fresh (read: quick and unvetted) news reports, the two are at least siblings if not identical twins. But def thanks!
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11 years 10 months ago #16046 by Akai
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If that's the requirement I have them all :cowboy: :busted:

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11 years 10 months ago #16047 by Siscowet
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One change from originally proposed is that these firearms listed that are grandfathered in could be sold with a background check. If this passed I predict you could sell an AR10 for well into five figures. Collectors would see their collections quintuple in value in a very short time. I don't think it has a chance, but if you own one and want to sell it, you will be sitting on a gold mine. It is just not the way to solve the problem anyway.

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11 years 10 months ago #16123 by OleCowboy
Replied by OleCowboy on topic Text of Feinstien's new bill, and its AW defintion
I am watching for the S 150 bill, got this msg:
"The text of S.150 has not yet been received from GPO

Bills are generally sent to the Library of Congress from the Government Printing Office a day or two after they are introduced on the floor of the House or Senate. Delays can occur when there are a large number of bills to prepare or when a very large bill has to be printed.
"

thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c113:S.150 :

I sent FineStien this:

"Senator Feinstein,

Just gonna tell you straight up. Don't care what laws you want to pass, there will never come a day I will register my weapon, or give it up to ANYONE.

What I own and in what configuration is NONE OF YOUR or the Federal Governments BUSINESS.

2nd Amendment: "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed"

What is it about this you do not understand?

I took an oath in 1967 when I wrote a blank check to defend the Constitution and all enemies foreign and domestic when the President LBJ and Congress sent me to go fight a war...that check is still good and the Constitution, 'this I will defend'.


Major US Army (RET)

An AMERICAN CITIZEN"

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