[Jesse]

"I'm looking for more understanding on how its hurt Americans and their rights."

It creates a situation wherein ownership of two functionally identical firearms can be both legal and illegal, depending on when made.

It gives the government an enforcement power which, if enforced to the letter of the law by some future administration, thousands of gun owners could be put in legal jeopardy for technical reasons. For example, if you purchased an SKS with a foldable stock from somebody, do you know if it is legal? Depending on when that gun was imported, you are either in legal compliance or you could be in possession of an illegal firearm. Ownership of which could be a felony conviction.

I own a silencer...fully legal and registered. But I cannot put that device on some of my guns without violating the law because a silencer is a flash suppressor, and some of the guns I bought were from after the ban. BTW, I like silencers (suppressors) because it makes the gun much more enjoyable to shoot and is better for my ears, I think, even with hearing protection.

You might recall that the Randy Weaver debacle in Idaho started off with the government entrapping Weaver with an informant. Weaver sawed off a shotgun barrel which I believe was 1/16" too short to comply with the law. BATF created the Waco massacre because it "believed" that Koresh was in possession of illegal fully automatic weapons which had not been registered or a tax paid. Turns out they were wrong...

The legislation does affect my rights, and has affected other's rights. We cannot buy or own certain weapons and accessories. That one can get around those restrictions for the time being does not mean that the rights are not being affected.

But if you and others don't think this bill affects our rights, then just let it die. What use is it, then?

[B4Ranch]

Was your post intended for someone else? Look at my tag line.