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On H1022, the newest Assualt Weapons Ban, boy when Zumbo stomped n it, he choose the right freakin' time to do. Pelosi and company are probably happy as pigs in shiet.

HHere it is in it's entirety

HR 1022 IH


110th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1022
To reauthorize the assault weapons ban, and for other purposes.


IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 13, 2007
Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary


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A BILL
To reauthorize the assault weapons ban, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the `Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2007'.


SEC. 2. REINSTATEMENT FOR 10 YEARS OF REPEALED CRIMINAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO ASSAULT WEAPONS AND LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES.
(a) Reinstatement of Provisions Wholly Repealed- Paragraphs (30) and (31) of section 921(a), subsections (v) and (w) and Appendix A of section 922, and the last 2 sentences of section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, as in effect just before the repeal made by section 110105(2) of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, are hereby enacted into law.

(b) Reinstatement of Provisions Partially Repealed- Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended--

(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:

`(B) knowingly violates subsection (a)(4), (f), (k), (r), (v), or (w) of section 922;'; and

(2) in subsection (c)(1)(B), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following:

`(i) is a short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or semiautomatic assault weapon, the person shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than 10 years; or'.


SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
(a) In General- Section 921(a)(30) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended to read as follows:

`(30) The term `semiautomatic assault weapon' means any of the following:

`(A) The following rifles or copies or duplicates thereof:

`(i) AK, AKM, AKS, AK-47, AK-74, ARM, MAK90, Misr, NHM 90, NHM 91, SA 85, SA 93, VEPR;

`(ii) AR-10;

`(iii) AR-15, Bushmaster XM15, Armalite M15, or Olympic Arms PCR;

`(iv) AR70;

`(v) Calico Liberty;

`(vi) Dragunov SVD Sniper Rifle or Dragunov SVU;

`(vii) Fabrique National FN/FAL, FN/LAR, or FNC;

`(viii) Hi-Point Carbine;

`(ix) HK-91, HK-93, HK-94, or HK-PSG-1;

`(x) Kel-Tec Sub Rifle;

`(xi) M1 Carbine;

`(xii) Saiga;

`(xiii) SAR-8, SAR-4800;

`(xiv) SKS with detachable magazine;

`(xv) SLG 95;

`(xvi) SLR 95 or 96;

`(xvii) Steyr AUG;

`(xviii) Sturm, Ruger Mini-14;

`(xix) Tavor;

`(xx) Thompson 1927, Thompson M1, or Thompson 1927 Commando; or

`(xxi) Uzi, Galil and Uzi Sporter, Galil Sporter, or Galil Sniper Rifle (Galatz).

`(B) The following pistols or copies or duplicates thereof:

`(i) Calico M-110;

`(ii) MAC-10, MAC-11, or MPA3;

`(iii) Olympic Arms OA;

`(iv) TEC-9, TEC-DC9, TEC-22 Scorpion, or AB-10; or

`(v) Uzi.

`(C) The following shotguns or copies or duplicates thereof:

`(i) Armscor 30 BG;

`(ii) SPAS 12 or LAW 12;

`(iii) Striker 12; or

`(iv) Streetsweeper.

`(D) A semiautomatic rifle that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine, and that has--

`(i) a folding or telescoping stock;

`(ii) a threaded barrel;

`(iii) a pistol grip;

`(iv) a forward grip; or

`(v) a barrel shroud.

`(E)(i) Except as provided in clause (ii), a semiautomatic rifle that has a fixed magazine with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds.

`(ii) Clause (i) shall not apply to an attached tubular device designed to accept, and capable of operating only with, .22 caliber rimfire ammunition.

`(F) A semiautomatic pistol that has the ability to accept a detachable magazine, and has--

`(i) a second pistol grip;

`(ii) a threaded barrel;

`(iii) a barrel shroud; or

`(iv) the capacity to accept a detachable magazine at a location outside of the pistol grip.

`(G) A semiautomatic pistol with a fixed magazine that has the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds.

`(H) A semiautomatic shotgun that has--

`(i) a folding or telescoping stock;

`(ii) a pistol grip;

`(iii) the ability to accept a detachable magazine; or

`(iv) a fixed magazine capacity of more than 5 rounds.

`(I) A shotgun with a revolving cylinder.

`(J) A frame or receiver that is identical to, or based substantially on the frame or receiver of, a firearm described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (I) or (L).

`(K) A conversion kit.

`(L) A semiautomatic rifle or shotgun originally designed for military or law enforcement use, or a firearm based on the design of such a firearm, that is not particularly suitable for sporting purposes, as determined by the Attorney General. In making the determination, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that a firearm procured for use by the United States military or any Federal law enforcement agency is not particularly suitable for sporting purposes, and a firearm shall not be determined to be particularly suitable for sporting purposes solely because the firearm is suitable for use in a sporting event.'.

(b) Related Definitions- Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following:

`(36) Barrel Shroud- The term `barrel shroud' means a shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel of a firearm so that the shroud protects the user of the firearm from heat generated by the barrel, but does not include a slide that encloses the barrel, and does not include an extension of the stock along the bottom of the barrel which does not encircle or substantially encircle the barrel.

`(37) Conversion Kit- The term `conversion kit' means any part or combination of parts designed and intended for use in converting a firearm into a semiautomatic assault weapon, and any combination of parts from which a semiautomatic assault weapon can be assembled if the parts are in the possession or under the control of a person.

`(38) Detachable Magazine- The term `detachable magazine' means an ammunition feeding device that can readily be inserted into a firearm.

`(39) Fixed Magazine- The term `fixed magazine' means an ammunition feeding device contained in, or permanently attached to, a firearm.

`(40) Folding or Telescoping Stock- The term `folding or telescoping stock' means a stock that folds, telescopes, or otherwise operates to reduce the length, size, or any other dimension, or otherwise enhances the concealability, of a firearm.

`(41) Forward Grip- The term `forward grip' means a grip located forward of the trigger that functions as a pistol grip.

`(42) Pistol Grip- The term `pistol grip' means a grip, a thumbhole stock, or any other characteristic that can function as a grip.

`(43) Threaded Barrel- The term `threaded barrel' means a feature or characteristic that is designed in such a manner to allow for the attachment of a firearm as defined in section 5845(a) of the National Firearms Act (26 U.S.C. 5845(a)).'.


SEC. 4. GRANDFATHER PROVISION.
Section 922(v)(2) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended--

(1) by inserting `(A)' after `(2)'; and

(2) by adding after and below the end the following:

`(B) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any firearm the possession or transfer of which would (but for this subparagraph) be unlawful by reason of this subsection, and which is otherwise lawfully possessed on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph.'.


SEC. 5. REPEAL OF CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS.
Section 922(v)(3) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended by striking `(3)' and all that follows through the 1st sentence and inserting the following:

`(3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any firearm that--

`(A) is manually operated by bolt, pump, level, or slide action;

`(B) has been rendered permanently inoperable; or

`(C) is an antique firearm.'.


SEC. 6. REQUIRING BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR THE TRANSFER OF LAWFULLY POSSESSED SEMIAUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS.
Section 922(v) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following:

`(5) It shall be unlawful for any person to transfer a semiautomatic assault weapon to which paragraph (1) does not apply, except through--

`(A) a licensed dealer, and for purposes of subsection (t) in the case of such a transfer, the weapon shall be considered to be transferred from the business inventory of the licensed dealer and the dealer shall be considered to be the transferor; or

`(B) a State or local law enforcement agency if the transfer is made in accordance with the procedures provided for in subsection (t) of this section and section 923(g).

`(6) The Attorney General shall establish and maintain, in a timely manner, a record of the make, model, and date of manufacture of any semiautomatic assault weapon which the Attorney General is made aware has been used in relation to a crime under Federal or State law, and the nature and circumstances of the crime involved, including the outcome of relevant criminal investigations and proceedings. The Attorney General shall annually submit the record to the Congress and make the record available to the general public.'.


SEC. 7. STRENGTHENING THE BAN ON THE POSSESSION OR TRANSFER OF A LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICE.
(a) Ban on Transfer of Semiautomatic Assault Weapon With Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device-

(1) IN GENERAL- Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after subsection (y) the following:

`(z) It shall be unlawful for any person to transfer any assault weapon with a large capacity ammunition feeding device.'.

(2) PENALTIES- Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following:

`(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 922(z) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.'.

(b) Certification Requirement-

(1) IN GENERAL- Section 922(w) of such title, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended--

(A) in paragraph (3)--

(i) by adding `or' at the end of subparagraph (B); and

(ii) by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (C); and

(B) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:

`(4) It shall be unlawful for a licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or licensed dealer who transfers a large capacity ammunition feeding device that was manufactured on or before the date of the enactment of this subsection, to fail to certify to the Attorney General before the end of the 60-day period that begins with the date of the transfer, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Attorney General, that the device was manufactured on or before the date of the enactment of this subsection.'.

(2) PENALTIES- Section 924(a) of such title, as amended by subsection (a)(2) of this section, is amended by adding at the end the following:

`(9) Whoever knowingly violates section 922(w)(4) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.'.


SEC. 8. UNLAWFUL WEAPONS TRANSFERS TO JUVENILES.
Section 922(x) of title 18, United States Code, is amended--

(1) in paragraph (1)--

(A) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and

(B) by adding at the end the following:

`(C) a semiautomatic assault weapon; or

`(D) a large capacity ammunition feeding device.'; and

(2) in paragraph (2)--

(A) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and

(B) by adding at the end the following:

`(C) a semiautomatic assault weapon; or

`(D) a large capacity ammunition feeding device.'.


SEC. 9. BAN ON IMPORTATION OF LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICE.
(a) In General- Section 922(w) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended--

(1) in paragraph (1), by striking `(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2)' and inserting `(1)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B)';

(2) in paragraph (2), by striking `(2) Paragraph (1)' and inserting `(B) Subparagraph (A)'; and

(3) by inserting before paragraph (3) the following:

`(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to import or bring into the United States a large capacity ammunition feeding device.'.

(b) Conforming Amendment- Section 921(a)(31)(A) of such title, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended by striking `manufactured after the date of enactment of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994'.

Wrote my Rep. this morning..

Gotta write 'em all, boys. And do it now. Do it often. Call several times. Have members of your family call. If your pets can talk, hand 'em the phone..

Wow - This one even includes the M1 Carbine

I'll be writing my representatives today.

I've written the lone rep from ND. The senators are next.

My CongressKritter is a strong Second Amendment guy. He always gets top marks from NRA.
My two Senators, even the RINO one are pretty much a lost cause. Bill Nelson ranks at the top of the list of worst enemies of gun owners.
Long distance calls are free for me on my cell phone. I am a regular caller to all of their offices.
I don't email them much, as those are never read. I do spend postage on a weekly basis though.

Your reps are cheap azzes, no 800 numbers Mannlicher? That sucks. Gotta call 'em again today. I am going to be a very annoying thorn in their side. Les

I emailed my congressman (Alan Mollohan) today. By the way, thanks for posting the shopping list....I gotta get busy on that.

The only item on the list that I own is an SKS with a 30 round mag, but they seem to be incompatible.

Mike

For krips sake, if you value your gun rights guys, stop voting for democrats. Look at it, they havent been in control of Congress 2 months yet, and they want to cut and run and insure defeat in Iraq, defund our combat forces, and now they put the assault weapons ban up again. Did I also mention they have already raised your taxes?

STOP VOTING FOR DEMOCRATS......................

Best post of the day..

Oh and BTW in Sunday's paper, comes another socialist idea from our illustrious Govy Doyle; namely giving REDUCED TUITION to ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS to the University of WI system..

I can't get out of TAX HELL WISCONSIN fast enough.

My representativ has been contacted, Senators are no use, as they are the ones introducing and sponsering this tripe

Done.

Harold

Ditto, Done.

This looks like it will take into account ALL rifles and shotguns. Since most semiautos hold a detachable magazine or could be accomodated to do so, we would loose thse,

Loosely defined, we would loose any Semiauto weapon under "L" where they can state any weapon used by
military is off limits.

Calls going out now

This looks like it will take into account ALL rifles and shotguns. Since most semiautos hold a detachable magazine or could be accomodated to do so, we would loose thse,

Loosely defined, we would loose any Semiauto weapon under "L" where they can state any weapon used by
military is off limits.

Calls going out now

I'd call them but our two Senators from Washington Maria [bleep] and her partner the tennis shoe wearing Patti Murry vote strictly the Democrap Party Line even after Washington's Voters defeated the Brady Bunches last gun grabbing initiative by a whooping 70/80% and Norm Dicks our Representative isn't much better.

You might want to contact the Senators anyway. Even though they may be the ones introducing this stuff, they will know that they won't be getting your future vote when you contact them. And, they need lots of guys on our side hounding them to let them know we aren't going to pushed over by them and their hair-brain antics.

Don

I believe this bill was introduced by the delusional, dyslexic
Carolyn McCarthy of New York, who is a House Member. While there are a number of traitorous Senate members who would support this kind of legislation I don't think they've started yet.

Va's Dem Senator Webb is alright in my book on this issue! Don't inquire if Webb was the first Dem I ever voted for!



Webb on the Second Amendment
I've heard quite a bit of talk among Republicans saying that Jim Webb has no stance on Second Amendment issues. This couldn't be farther from the truth, although their confusion is understandable given the lack of information about it on the campaign website.

Jim Webb recently released a statement saying clearly that as a Senator he will oppose efforts to further curtail the rights of gun owners. This is said with no ifs ands or buts. No new gun control measures, period.

Webb actually has a concealed weapon permit and spoke out at a recent debate in support of Virginia recognizing more permits issued by other states. This is not one of those guys who claims to be pro-gun and pro-hunter but actually turns up his nose at handgun owners and practical self-defense.

While George Allen and Jim Webb are in agreement about most issues facing gun owners and hunters, there is one major difference between these two candidates in the area of hunter's rights. Habitat. The League of Conservation Voters gave Allen a 5% score for 2006. He has one of the worst records in Washington for protecting wildlife habitat. Meanwhile, Jim Webb is passionate about preserving habitat and ensuring that there will land and game for future generations to hunt.

No wildlife, no hunting. Without public lands, properly managed, funded and protected from development, there will be no place for most American hunters to hunt. Even national parks which do not allow hunting often help hunters by fostering wildlife directly adjacent to national and state forests or private tracts that do allow hunting. If you are passionate about preserving the tradition of hunting in America then it is not enough to support the Second Amendment. You can stand there with a rifle in your hand all day long but if there isn't any land to shoot on and there isn't any game to shoot at then you are not hunting.

This is why those who will cast their ballots based mostly on the rights of gun-owners and hunters should vote for Jim Webb. George Allen only takes us halfway there. With Jim Webb, you're getting the same solid support for the Second Amendment plus a reliable vote for conservation in Washington.

Besides, wouldn't you like to stick it to Diane Feinstein and Ted Kennedy by ensuring that a member of their own caucus will be helping to kill their idiotic gun control measures? When the Democrats regain control of the Senate (whether or not it's this year) we've got to have gun-friendly voices in the Democratic Party who will kill proposals in committee which would otherwise just barely pass on a party-line vote. Throwing the support of gun-owners behind Republicans exclusively is a strategy for a deferred defeat. There's no way that one party can maintain a monopoly on power forever. Putting all of our eggs in one basket has been a very foolish practice. Sending Jim Webb to the United States Senate would be a wise means of ensuring an effective vote for the Second Amendment no matter who is in power.
posted by Jack Landers at Friday, September 29, 2006

Good for Webb!!

Don

I called !