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In reply to the discussion: Obama’s gun control steps useful, but Congress needs to act [View all]X_Digger
(18,585 posts)2. These EOs were useless foot-shuffling.
We're talking about old M1 carbines and M1 garands that the US sold or gave to countries like South Korea.
The EO just blocks reimportation of these old historic rifles.
It doesn't stop Springfield Armory from making brand new M1 Garands, it doesn't stop anyone from going to a local gun store and buying one.
These are old US rifles that collectors purchase because of their history. They're not used in crime.
And the NFA trust thing? Starting prices are around $5,000 + filing fees for a trust + 6 months of BATFE approval. Somehow I doubt many felons are willing to jump through those hoops to have their name on file with the BATFE.
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If they are cheap enough... and if S. Korea exporters had their way they would be...
LuckyTheDog
Aug 2013
#40
I should think it would be obvious why we're complaining: it's useless grandstanding.
Lizzie Poppet
Aug 2013
#12