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In reply to the discussion: I don't understand the animosity towards DU gun owners. [View all]virginia mountainman
(5,046 posts)You DO realize that "assault rifles' have been tightly controlled since 1939 don't you??
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assault_rifle#United_States
MSM don't know crap when it comes to what they are talking about.
Federal law does ban armor piercing ammunition for handguns [18 U.S.C. Section 922(a)(7)]. Essentially, it outlaws the manufacture, import or sale to civilians.
As for armor piercing RIFLE ammo?! The energy levels of practically ALL center-fire rifles, makes most body armor a moot point, A common "deer rifle" will blow a hole in, thru, and OUT the other side of common bullet "resistant" vests. Several years ago, Ted Kennedy proposed legislation that would ban ALL bullets with the capability to defeat body armor, and we very quickly removed when the reality of what it would ban was realized (basically ALL rifle ammo)
Who says the NRA is trying to remove them all? Do you realize that their are over 20,000 gun laws on the books?? Just stating facts..