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ymboc · 05-16-2003, 07:28 AM

woah there... a few things...

I personally do not believe there is very much bias in the NRA ILA faq I linked. I merely stated that there is *potential* for bias because the document is from the NRA - a gun lobbyist group.

Secondly I dont like the bill. The only part I think isnt so bad is the registration. While I do think they're a waste of money (they certainly are in canada - our gun registry program is costing millions) but I dont think its really that intrusive.

I do find their obsession with 'pistol grips' ridiculous. They were just a step in the evolution of firearm design. Why are they banning progress?

Also, I dont see why the 'civilian' versions of guns designed for military use should be banned. Controled? Fine. Banned? Hell no.
I mean they're talking about banning the M1A; a perfectly fine almost passive looking semi-auto rifle.

I am bothered by this bill and hope it doesnt pass. Frankly I dont see how it can - its just too much. If the US government can get away with passing something like this, the canadian goverment will surely try to pull something similar. I'm sure that neither of us want our countries turning into any more of a police state than they already are.

05-16-2003, 07:28 AM	#23
ymboc Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ottawa Posts: 81	woah there... a few things... I personally do not believe there is very much bias in the NRA ILA faq I linked. I merely stated that there is potential for bias because the document is from the NRA - a gun lobbyist group. Secondly I dont like the bill. The only part I think isnt so bad is the registration. While I do think they're a waste of money (they certainly are in canada - our gun registry program is costing millions) but I dont think its really that intrusive. I do find their obsession with 'pistol grips' ridiculous. They were just a step in the evolution of firearm design. Why are they banning progress? Also, I dont see why the 'civilian' versions of guns designed for military use should be banned. Controled? Fine. Banned? Hell no. I mean they're talking about banning the M1A; a perfectly fine almost passive looking semi-auto rifle. I am bothered by this bill and hope it doesnt pass. Frankly I dont see how it can - its just too much. If the US government can get away with passing something like this, the canadian goverment will surely try to pull something similar. I'm sure that neither of us want our countries turning into any more of a police state than they already are.