25 years ago today
The Firearms Owners Protection Act was enacted. And with it, the Hughes Amendment, banning the transfer of new machine guns to citizens.
The Firearms Owners Protection Act was enacted. And with it, the Hughes Amendment, banning the transfer of new machine guns to citizens.
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May 19th, 2011 at 3:30 pm
Boo! The only part of the two things that is rigorously enforced is the Hughes Amendment.
May 19th, 2011 at 5:26 pm
When was the last time you had to sign a register when buying ammo?
Ever bought ammo online?
FOPA works. It’s far from perfect but I really don’t want to go back to ca. 1985 federal gun laws, even if it does mean new machineguns and spare silencer parts.
May 19th, 2011 at 6:28 pm
Yes. Firearms owners are protected and protected.
May 19th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
For those who don’t remember how bad things were pre FOPA. http://www.NRAILA.org/Issues/Articles/Read.aspx?id=447&issue=28