Michigan lawmakers are passing legislation intended to loosen regulations on BB and pellet guns.
The National Rifle Association says Michigan has outdated and “unduly burdensome” restraints on the purchase and possession of most air guns. Backers of an eight-bill package say it would bring Michigan in line with federal standards.
The legislation would redefine the term “firearm” to exclude guns that propel a projectile by gas, spring or air.
One bill approved 102-6 by the House Wednesday would repeal a law making it a misdemeanor for a minor to possess a BB gun unless accompanied by an adult. A Senate-passed bill pending in the House would generally prohibit local governments from regulating ownership of paintball and BB guns.
Municipalities could limit their use to authorized locations or on private property.
Sweet--.50 caliber Evanix Tactical Snipers for everyone!
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, our neighbors to the north move the opposite direction, into deeper serfdom (excerpt):
ReplyDeleteOn Wednesday, November 5, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its ruling R. v. Dunn, finding that most air guns are considered “firearms” for all purposes in the Criminal Code except for licensing and registration.
Another example of the natural superiority of Canada over the US.
DeleteAnother example of the natural superiority of Canada over the US.
DeleteSure--for those who admire docile servility.
"docile servility and serfdom" because they do, or do not regulate BB guns? HA HA HA HA HA your stupidity does make me laugh sometimes.
Delete1.6 murder rate compared to our 4.7. That's the real difference, Kurt, not your ridiculous "docile servility."
Delete1.6 murder rate compared to our 4.7. That's the real difference, Kurt, not your ridiculous "docile servility."
DeleteYeah--and regulating BB guns ("toy guns," in your parlance) will make it even lower? By the way, you don't suppose that Canada has fewer "inner-city situations" than the U.S., do you?
We're not talking about BB guns anymore. You already diverted the thread to the idea that Canada suffers from "docile servility" and the US does not. I just pointed out the foolishness of someone living in a country with a 4.7 murder rate disparaging one with a 1.6 rate. Foolishness, Kurt.
DeleteYou already diverted the thread to the idea that Canada suffers from "docile servility" . . .
DeleteI don't know if Canada "suffers" from it--perhaps they quite enjoy it. May their chains rest lightly upon them.
And yes, I consider such an attitude to be "foolishness," as well, but I don't live there, so it's not my place to judge.