Title: NRA Caves On "Bump Fire Stocks," Says They Should Be "Subject To Additional Regulations" Source:
Zero Hedge URL Source:http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017- ... subject-additional-regulations Published:Oct 5, 2017 Author:Tyler Durden Post Date:2017-10-05 16:30:31 by Hondo68 Ping List:*Bang List*Subscribe to *Bang List* Keywords:GOP gun grabbers, NRA Brady Bunch, take the guns Trump Views:2004 Comments:9
Following the tragic events in Las Vegas, which were seemingly made even worse by a product that most people didn't even know existed a couple of days ago, and ramped-up calls for new gun restrictions from Democrats, the National Rifle Association has just caved and called for "additional regulations" on "bump fire stocks" which effectively serve to allow semi-automatic weapons to function as fully-automatic.
"In the aftermath of the evil and senseless attack in Las Vegas, the American people are looking for answers as to how future tragedies can be prevented."
"Unfortunately, the first response from some politicians has been to call for more gun control. Banning guns from law-abiding Americans based on the criminal act of a madman will do nothing to prevent future attacks. This is a fact that has been proven time and again in countries across the world.
In Las Vegas, reports indicate that certain devices were used to modify the firearms involved. Despite the fact that the Obama administration approved the sale of bump fire stocks on at least two occasions, the National Rifle Association is calling on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) to immediately review whether these devices comply with federal law.
"The NRA believes that devices designed to allow semi-automatic rifles to function like fully-automatic rifles should be subject to additional regulations."
"In an increasingly dangerous world, the NRA remains focused on our mission: strengthening Americans' Second Amendment freedom to defend themselves, their families and their communities."
"To that end, on behalf of our five million members across the country, we urge Congress to pass National Right-to-Carry reciprocity, which will allow law-abiding Americans to defend themselves and their families from acts of violence."
Meanwhile, the White House has also joined in with Sarah Sanders just telling reporters that the Executive Branch wants "to be part of the discussion" on regulating bump fire stocks.
.@PressSec on reviewing "bump stocks" like the one used in Las Vegas shooting: "We are open to having that conversation" pic.twitter.com/2VacyZVjJV
For those who aren't familiar with how bump fire stocks work, here is a demonstration from one of the largest manufactures, Slide Fire, which we shared with readers yesterday.
And here is a look at the product in action:
Of course, somehow we suspect it's only a matter of time before the Left blasts the NRA's statement as a cunning attempt to claim the moral high ground while exploiting their "offer" to avoid a more comprehensive gun bill.
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The NRA will support any 2nd infringements that the globalist GOP Rockefeller Republican neocons want.
the National Rifle Association is calling on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) to immediately review whether these devices comply with federal law.
They just did that. Bump stocks were approved for sale by the ATF during the Odumbass regime.
Take that, leftist assholes.
Now, NRA, what will you demand in return for caving in on this issue - nationwide reciprocity? What? Anything?
They just did that. Bump stocks were approved for sale by the ATF during the Odumbass regime.
I still think 0dumbo must have owned a lot of firearms stock. It would explain so much.
Now, NRA, what will you demand in return for caving in on this issue - nationwide reciprocity? What? Anything?
Probably no more than wording to help reinforce existing gun laws on the books, perhaps a few goodies thrown in to further cement legal protections for semi-auto weapons in the most anti-Second jurisdictions (CA/IL/DC/NY).
It wouldn't surprise me if the Dems refuse to sign off on this ban and kill it via poison pill amendments, trying to keep it alive for the 2018 elections.
