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Re:U.S. gunmaker Remington files for bankruptcy by gnode on Monday March 26, 2018 @01:47PM (#16680883)
I think this comment highlights exactly why legislation like the Federal Assault Weapons Ban was made. Anti-gun people generally don't know much about firearms, and can be appeased by the banning of cosmetic features, like folding stocks or rifles with a pistol grip, without notably affecting constitutional rights, as the potency of the weapon is not affected.
Re:U.S. gunmaker Remington files for bankruptcy by asmithmd1 on Monday March 26, 2018 @02:03PM (#16681015)
I am a former gun owner and think assault weapons legislation based on pistol grips doesn't accomplish anything.

Yes, why not base legislation on the power of a weapon measured as, say, ft*lbs delivered in 20 seconds. A 50 round drum magazine on a Ruger 10/22 rifle - no problem. But on an AR-15 style rifle - not allowed.