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Kathianne
03-21-2009, 06:47 PM
http://www.bradenton.com/politics/story/1303992.html


Saturday, Mar 21, 2009
Posted on Wed, Mar. 18, 2009
Pro-gun Democrats oppose new assault weapon ban
By JIM ABRAMS
Associated Press Writer

Sixty-five House Democrats said Wednesday that they would oppose any attempt by the Obama administration to revive a ban on military-style weapons that President Bill Clinton signed into law in 1994 and President George W. Bush let expire.

The pro-gun Democrats, led by Rep. Mike Ross, D-Ark., wrote Attorney General Eric Holder that they would "actively oppose any effort to reinstate the 1994 ban, or to pass any similar law."

They urged the administration to avoid a "long and divisive fight over a gun control issue" at a time when Washington needs to concentrate on the economic crisis.

The House letter came a day after Montana's two Democratic senators, Max Baucus and Jon Tester, wrote a similar letter to Holder saying the Justice Department should enforce existing laws before considering new gun ownership restrictions. "We will strongly oppose any legislation that will infringe upon the rights of individual gun owners," they said....

5stringJeff
03-23-2009, 07:54 PM
I don't think it would be politically feasible to pass such a ban, even if they had the votes.

sgtdmski
03-23-2009, 08:43 PM
Montana is leading the way on Gun Rights. There House recently passed a bill that would exempt, firearms manufactured and sold in state from federal gun laws. See Story (http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/Global/story.asp?S=9851068)

I also think that they are trying to pass a law that would establish a right to carry just about anywhere. It would allow people to carry within city limits, hotels and rentals. See Story (http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/gun_bill_faces_growing_opposition/8962/)

dmk