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Gun Control & RKBA

beevul

(12,194 posts)

17. I think, the gun control folks need to be put on the spot...

Reply to benEzra (Reply #11)

Thu Nov 13, 2014, 11:21 PM

Nov 2014

I think, the gun control folks need to be put on the spot, and asked to defend this:

Possession of a stolen gun: misdemeanor
Stealing a gun: misdemeanor
Possession of an unregistered 11-round magazine: felony
Adding a handgrip that sticks out to a Ruger Mini-14: felony

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California decriminalizes possession of stolen guns, and the theft of most guns.. [View all] virginia mountainman Nov 2014 OP

Looks like a simple issue blueridge3210 Nov 2014 #1

How much time has to elapse befor the legislature can modify a proposition passed by voters? Angleae Nov 2014 #13

I wonder what would happen to somebody Jenoch Nov 2014 #2

Surrender the weapon to the authorities? blueridge3210 Nov 2014 #3

The CA Democratic Party endorsed a 'Yes' vote on this proposition, as did petronius Nov 2014 #4

I am all for reduced pendalties for "non-violent" drug offences.. virginia mountainman Nov 2014 #5

I guess I fell for it. I feel mislead. Theft, especially involving weapons, ain't cool. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #8

We are tired of living in incarceration nation. From, California roody Nov 2014 #6

Theft & posession of a firearm a misdemeanor? Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #7

That's just nuts Packerowner740 Nov 2014 #9

This makes no sense to me. I think my pro-2A / anti-regulation bona fides are pretty well Nuclear Unicorn Nov 2014 #10

So if I understand correctly... benEzra Nov 2014 #11

Very correct.. virginia mountainman Nov 2014 #12

So long as the stolen gun has a retail value of less then $950, then yes. Angleae Nov 2014 #14

You've got it right. pablo_marmol Nov 2014 #15

And now THIS, benEzra: pablo_marmol Nov 2014 #16

I think, the gun control folks need to be put on the spot... beevul Nov 2014 #17