Assault Weapons

Michael Bloomberg: Hand Guns More Deadly Than 'Assault Weapons'

10:46 AM, Mar 10, 2013 • By DANIEL HALPER

On CBS this morning, New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg made the case that handguns are more deadly than "assault weapons."

"The truth of the matter is, only about 400 people a year get killed with 'assault weapons' or high-capacity magazines," said Bloomberg, a big proponent of gun control. "That is 400 too many, and they're all tragedies, but you compare that to handguns--pistols this year are going to kill 12,000 Americans. And 19,000 Americans are going to commit suicide with handguns."

Bloomberg brought these numbers up to make the case for stricter background checks on gun buyers.

Eric Holder: 'I Think I Might Have Shot' an AR-15

11:17 AM, Mar 6, 2013 • By DANIEL HALPER

Attorney General Eric Holder said today at a Senate hearing that he believes he once shot an AR-15, a so-called assault weapon:

"This committee will be taking up legislation about banning 'assault weapons,'" said Senator Lindsey Graham. "Are you familiar with the AR-15?"

"I'm familiar with it, yes," said Holder.

Graham interjected, "Just generally speaking--"

"Yeah," said Holder, "I think I might have shot one at the FBI academy."

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'Assault Weapons' Ban to Be Introduced Today

Feinstein "will have lots of assault weapons at her big event calling for a ban."

8:33 AM, Jan 24, 2013 • By DANIEL HALPER

Senator Dianne Feinstein of California will introduce an "assault weapons" ban today on Capitol Hill. Yesterday, Feinstein touted the announcement on Twitter:

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The States & Their Gun Laws

6:06 AM, Jan 23, 2013 • By GEOFFREY NORMAN

The Times is upset that some states are legislating non-compliance with proposed federal gun laws.  Even so, sayeth the Times:

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Al Franken Won't Say Whether He Supports 'Assault Weapons' Ban (Updated)

8:31 AM, Jan 17, 2013 • By DANIEL HALPER

Even Senator Al Franken, a staunch liberal, will not say whether he support a so-called assault weapons ban. The Post Bulletin reports:

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