"Where's those goddanged squirrels hidin' at?"
Our esteemed Governor here in Illinois was screaming about .50 bmg's back before he ran for governor. It seems he feels that these would be terrible in the hands of strret gangs and criminals (which they would). But what person in todays city, 1-needs a gun that can shoot 2500 yds. And 2- is going to spend $8000 for a rifle and scope. They can go out and get a .308 or 30-06 for a few hundred. Besides, .50 bmg rounds cost $4.00 each. Versus what? $.25 each?. Besides trying to shoot something 2500 yards away in the city is impractical. Things get in the way. Like BUILDINGS