Not very long ago there was an article posted from upstate NY about some state politician wanting to close the loophole that allowed people to easily purchase "deadly" 50 cal. muzzleloaders.
Jeff Cooper remarked on how neurotic some people can be in their disdain for firearms, and labeled them hoplophobes. When those same people acquire some political power they often seem to become meglomaniacal tyrants.
I can believe it. I went to gunsmithing school for 2.5 years, and have be a long range competitive shooter for decades. I re-qualify for the 8 and 8oo club, that is shooting a 10 shot 8 inch group at 800 yards several times a year. I've had several cops get into their wallets about 10 minutes after they bet me I couldn't do it. I'll put my long range sporter class comp rifles up against any sniper rifle in the world. My rifles are better than theirs and I know my glass is better.
Just because it's called a COP gun does not make it better!!!!