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To: SolidRedState
I never understood the purpose of the “undetectable” firearms law anyway. The bullets are still detectable.

I always understood undetectable to be mean not detectable by most metal detectors which are magnetometers I believe. Tempered steel is used in most guns due to it being the cheapest material with the required properties. I do not know the magnetic properties of most ammo, but believe if you were willing to spend enough money you could build a gun that was both reliable and did not interact with a magnetic field.

8 posted on 11/26/2013 1:21:11 PM PST by Fraxinus (My opinion, worth what you paid.)
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To: Fraxinus

I’ve read a few articles which indicated the law is based upon a falsehood. The only way the guns in question aren’t detectable is by setting the magnetometer at its least sensitive. A mode in which they are never used in the areas of concern.

None of which matters because its really not that hard to get a firearm in someplace. They make it aboard aircraft on a regular basis for example.


9 posted on 11/26/2013 1:25:45 PM PST by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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