i did not know that... thank you
Posted on 05/01/2016 9:55:22 AM PDT by ChildOfThe60s
JPFO Launches "High Cap Freedom"
by Rabbi Dovid Bendory, Rabbinic Director, Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership. Copyright 2011 JPFO
Rabbi BendoryJPFO today launches "The High Capacity Freedom Campaign".
First, some background to highlight the hypocrisy and stupidity of a high-capacity magazine ban.
Imagine you bought a Glock 17 9mm pistol a year ago. Your purchase was legal and included two 17-round magazines. Now along come Obama and other “common sense” gun-grabbers with a ban on “high capacity” magazines.
The result?
Based on the so-called “Assault Weapons” Ban of 1994, a federal mandate declares that after a certain date, the manufacture, sale, or re-sale of ammunition magazines that hold more than ten rounds is now illegal. Such manufacture, sale or re-sale will be a felony. This is how AWB1 (and high-cap ban) were enacted.
Of course, there will be the usual exceptions for law enforcement and military purposes. But Joe or Jane Citizen will find themselves felons for selling their 17-round mag. Depending on how effective the gun haters are, Joe and Jane may even become felons for not turning in or registering their magazines.
Next imagine that you, with your year-old Glock, are somehow found in possession of a 17-round magazine. When it comes to guns in this country, the government says we’re all guilty until proven innocent.
How are you going to prove that you didn’t buy one of those high cap magazines AFTER the ban was instated? Do you have your receipt from the gun shop? Did you save your receipt from that mail order house that sold you a couple of spare magazines before the ban started? Even if you are innocent, this is going to cost you. You’ll be a front page star in the local paper, and your attorney will earn enough to send another kid to college for a year.
Remember, a “high cap” magazine ban was an integral part of the 1994 anti-gun law. Some States like California and New Jersey still enforce the high cap ban, albeit with oddly differing definitions of “high cap.”
In California, “high capacity” means more than 10 rounds, unless it’s a .22 “tube” magazine, which is exempt, or if you possessed it before the ban, in which case it’s grandfathered. In New Jersey, “high capacity” means 15 rounds, though such a magazine is illegal even if you possessed it prior to the ban and even if you have no gun to put it into.
Apparently in New Jersey, with 15 rounds you’ll be able to protect yourself and family from the cocaine addict gang that breaks into your home, but in California, 10 rounds will do the job.
Meanwhile, the police can continue to carry their 17-round magazines. That’s another part of “common sense” gun control, right?
Question: Who is more likely to be on the front lines at the next Columbine or Virginia Tech, the police with their large magazines, or you and me with our 10-round limit? How many rounds do you want when you are on the front line? Is the policeman’s life more valuable than yours and mine?
Friends, as a Jew, I have a deeply ingrained distrust of any government that promises it will “protect me.” The history of the Twentieth Century teaches us that “gun control” registration schemes lead to political decisions to allow some populations to protect themselves while others are disarmed. Gun control is inexorably tied to malevolent citizen disarmament. See: "Innocents Betrayed"
JPFO’s answer to all of this? The “High Capacity Freedom Campaign” – “High Cap Freedom” for short.
What is High Cap Freedom?
JPFO now asks EVERY responsible American gun owner to, as soon as possible, purchase at least one high capacity magazine. Even if you don’t own a firearm that requires magazines, buy at least one “high cap” mag for a commonly owned pistol or rifle. (It may even be one of the fastest-appreciating investments you ever make!)
Why? Because we want the production of all those millions and millions of magazines in the “pipeline” before any ban can take effect.
The surge of orders from “High Cap Freedom” will quickly flood the manufacturers. You may not be able to get an original factory mag, but soon reputable accessory manufacturers will begin making them 24/7, and we’ll see new manufacturers enter the market. The result? More magazine choices, at better prices, for all of us. More accessory choices – and millions more existing high cap magazines in circulation before a ban can take effect.
Help JPFO launch “High Cap Freedom”. Go down to your gun shop and buy a “high cap” mag immediately! Get on the phone or your computer and place your order with an accessory mail order house right now!
Welcome to “High Cap Freedom”, Phase One.
There’s more to come… JPFO will soon reveal our greater strategy.
Get busy! “ Freedom is not a spectator sport.”
Rabbi Dovid Bendory Rabbinic Director Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership (http://jpfo.org)
Rabbi Bendory is an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor.
JPFO now asks EVERY responsible American gun owner to, as soon as possible, purchase at least one high capacity magazine. Even if you don’t own a firearm that requires magazines, buy at least one “high cap” mag for a commonly owned pistol or rifle. (It may even be one of the fastest-appreciating investments you ever make!)
Why? Because we want the production of all those millions and millions of magazines in the “pipeline” before any ban can take effect.
I know it is not a recent article, it is relevant and a good idea.
Rabbi Zelman was a fine man. He is missed.
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Indeed. Correct on both counts.
JPFO is a very good organization. I urge all to support it.
When JFPO was bought out, many of the writers moved over to The Zelman Partisans: http://zelmanpartisans.com/
Some companies will sell you a mag “kit”, including all parts.
i did not know that... thank you
Ex post facto laws are supposed to be unconstitutional. But, these days, it seems that only the Constitution is unconstitutional.
Recall the massive Clinton tax hikes that were retroactive? Then recall all the Republicans who had the guts to state that? Yeah.
High Cap Freedom,,,,phase One.
Phase Two ,,,,
Smuggling behind enemy lines?
We are already behind enemy lines in some states.........
Copy That!
I just want some big Mags for my .22.
IIRC, only a handful of states have the mag limit to 10 rounds or so. Hi-cap mags can be had in most states. Ohio just opened up to drums, where before they were limited to 30 rounds. Although you could buy mag of higher cap under that law, they could not be used.
Search for 22 lr drums, and you will find them all over. But may require a certain rifles for compatibility.
I know they make 25 rd mags for my Marlin 795.
“... You may not be able to get an original factory mag, but soon reputable accessory manufacturers will begin making them 24/7, and we’ll see new manufacturers enter the market. ...”
The manufacturers will do nothing of the sort.
They’re afraid of getting stuck with excess capacity - far more afraid than they are of upsetting potential customers by failing to meet demand in the next five seconds. And demand always shrinks after one of the periodic panics.
Gunmaking, and the manufacturers of parts and accessories and supplies that support it, are already heavily regulated. Industry leaders fear the next regulatory move (from which there is no appeal) more than anything any coterie of would-be customers might threaten.
Helps explain why it’s still difficult to find rimfire ammunition.
And go very carefully when purchasing high-capacity magazines. The ones made by the original gunmaker are best, no matter the cost. Aftermarket ones can be a problem (an expensive one). 22 rimfire especially is extremely fussy in autoloading guns - not even all factory mags work all the time. Extremely low recoil impulse, more fouling, less than optimal cartridge shape.
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