H.R. 1093--The "BATFE Reform Act" Introduced

[RugersGR8]

http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Federal/Read.aspx?id=6443

H.R. 1093--The "Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Reform Act" Introduced
Friday, March 20, 2011

 

[Seadog]

I just read this and in the unlikely event that something like this passed it would be FANTASTIC!

 

[Werewolf]

Seems like a very reasonable piece of legislation that will IMO pass the house. Might not get thru the senate though. If it does one would expect that President Obama would veto it.

 

[okie_gunslinger]

This would be nice, While were at it why not streamline the issuing of Tax Stamps for NFA items. 3 to 4 months if your lucky is ridiculous.

 

[HiPower]

Wonder why it doesn't lift the ban on new machine guns for private use?

 

[Fyrtwuck]

Wonder why it doesn't lift the ban on new machine guns for private use?

MONEY!

Allow importation and transfer of new machineguns by firearm and ammunition manufacturers for use in developing or testing firearms and ammunition, and training customers. In particular, ammunition manufacturers fulfilling government contracts need to ensure that their ammunition works reliably. H.R. 1093 would also provide for the transfer and possession of new machineguns by professional film and theatrical organizations.

BIG bucks in these industries. Money talks and they'll get exceptions.

 

[Koshinn]

Wonder why it doesn't lift the ban on new machine guns for private use?

Just like plastic guns are banned and armor piercing handgun ammo is (ineffectually) banned, no one really argues that machine guns are necessary for 2nd ammendment rights. Seriously, they're fun, but not very practical unless you need to kill a large group of people or provide suppressive fire.

 

[rawhide]

Just like plastic guns are banned and armor piercing handgun ammo is (ineffectually) banned, no one really argues that machine guns are necessary for 2nd ammendment rights. Seriously, they're fun, but not very practical unless you need to kill a large group of people or provide suppressive fire.

So what is necessary and who decides?

 

[Rod Snell]

So what is necessary and who decides?

Congress, the President, and SCOTUS (whom the President appoints and Congress confirms).
Just a reminder for any gun owners who vote based on "other considerations."

 

[03on22s]

MONEY!

Allow importation and transfer of new machineguns by firearm and ammunition manufacturers for use in developing or testing firearms and ammunition, and training customers. In particular, ammunition manufacturers fulfilling government contracts need to ensure that their ammunition works reliably. H.R. 1093 would also provide for the transfer and possession of new machineguns by professional film and theatrical organizations.

BIG bucks in these industries. Money talks and they'll get exceptions.

Great, they trust Hollywood more than us.