by The NRA-ILA released this statement in response to the announcement from the BATFE that they will not be seeking a final framework at this time.
Fairfax, Va. – The National Rifle Association (NRA) was instrumental in stalling the Obama Administration’s initial attempt to ban commonly used ammunition for the most popular rifle in America, the AR-15. The announcement that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) will suspend its proposed framework to ban M855 ammunition validates the NRA’s assertion that this effort was nothing more than a political maneuver to bypass Congress and impose gun control on the American people.
“Today’s announcement proves what we have said all along — this was 100% political. President Obama failed to pass gun control through Congress, so he tried to impose his political agenda through executive fiat. But every gun owner in America needs to understand Barack Obama’s hatred of the Second Amendment has not changed,” said Wayne La Pierre, Executive Vice President of the National Rifle Association.
Chris Cox, Executive Director of NRA-ILA criticized the dishonest campaign to ban this common ammunition: “The lies used to justify the ban were shameful. This proposal was never about law enforcement safety – it was about the Obama Administration’s desire to pander to billionaire Michael Bloomberg and his gun control groups. Since they haven’t been able to ban America’s most popular rifle, they are trying to ban the ammunition instead.”
Since the BATFE announced its plan to ban commonly used ammunition less than a month ago, the NRA rallied its five million members and tens of millions of supporters across the country in strong opposition. In addition, the NRA worked with congressional leaders in both the U.S. House and Senate to oppose this misguided proposal.
“The NRA would like to thank House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and House Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman John Culberson for leading the fight against this unconstitutional attack on our Second Amendment freedoms,” continued Cox. “This was a significant victory for our five million members and tens of millions of supporters across the country.
“Make no mistake, this fight is not over. We will remain vigilant and continue to fight against President Obama’s attempt to dismantle the Second Amendment,” concluded LaPierre.
so what does this mean for 7n6? or does no one care about that round?
@Anon: That's a really good question. I have an AK-74 and an AR upper in 5.45×39 so I do care. Unfortunately, I don't have a good answer.
I'm guessing there is less support against a ban of Russian ammo than American-made M855.
First off, would it kill the NRA to throw a little "The NRA, in conjunction with other gun rights organizations and supporters, was instrumental…" in their press releases rather than idiotically pretending they act in a vacuum? Pisses me off as a Life Member they can't abide to share the spotlight, a decision based 100% on their fundraising advisor's advice.
As for the Russkie ammo, if it had a prior exemption that exemption still stands, as ATFE stated their not including the prior exemptions (which include the Russian stuff) in their published regs was a "typo" to be corrected.
First off, would it kill the NRA to throw a little "The NRA, in conjunction with other gun rights organizations and supporters, was instrumental…" in their press releases rather than idiotically pretending they act in a vacuum? Pisses me off as a Life Member they can't abide to share the spotlight, a decision based 100% on their fundraising advisor's advice.
As for the Russkie ammo, if it had a prior exemption that exemption still stands, as ATFE stated their not including the prior exemptions (which include the Russian stuff) in their published regs was a "typo" to be corrected.
First off, would it kill the NRA to throw a little "The NRA, in conjunction with other gun rights organizations and supporters, was instrumental…" in their press releases rather than idiotically pretending they act in a vacuum? Pisses me off as a Life Member they can't abide to share the spotlight, a decision based 100% on their fundraising advisor's advice.
As for the Russkie ammo, if it had a prior exemption that exemption still stands, as ATFE stated their not including the prior exemptions (which include the Russian stuff) in their published regs was a "typo" to be corrected.
Triple tap Matthew!