Black_Sheep
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Washington—Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), author of the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban that expired in 2004, announced on Sunday that she will introduce updated legislation early next year.
“On the first day of the new Congress, I intend to introduce a bill stopping the sale, transfer, importation and manufacturing of assault weapons as well as large ammunition magazines, strips and drums that hold more than 10 rounds,” Feinstein said. “I am in the process of gathering support for the bill in the Senate and House.”
“I have been working with my staff for over a year on this legislation,” Feinstein added. “It will be carefully focused on the most dangerous guns that have killed so many people over the years while protecting the rights of gun owners by exempting hundreds of weapons that fall outside the bill’s scope. We must take these dangerous weapons of war off our streets.”
Feinstein to Introduce Updated Assault Weapons Bill in New Congress - Press Releases - News Room - United States Senator Dianne Feinstein
Feinstein "working with my staff for over a year" remark is proof positive that she is only politicizing the tragic Sandy Hook shooting to further her anti-gun agenda, waiting for just the right time to roll out new legislation. Since gun control proponents have repeatedly said that the previous AWB didn't go far enough, they will work hard to get it "right" this time around. For starters, no more "military features" like flash hiders, collapsible stocks, pistol grips and bayonet lugs. The last time around, manufacturers were able to change cosmetic features to comply with the letter of the law. This time around I also expect lawmakers to mandate changes in functionality as well. There will be a ban on the manufacture, sale or transfer of high capacity magazines and a California style "bullet button" intended to hinder quick reloads.