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Tomahawk,
The last crime that I can think of that was commited with a automatic assault rifle was the Hollywood bank shootout. These were full auto which were illegal to begin with, so these guys were criminals before they ever used the guns. Most crimes are not commited with assault rifles. To own a full auto gun you must live in a state that is considered a Class #3 state. Meaning that is is legal to own a registered full auto gun. And these guns have not been used in crimes in something like 50 years. Our founding fathers had the finest rifles of their day. If there had been assault rifles in their time there is little doubt they would have had them. Now as a law abiding citizen it is my belief that it is my right to own such a rifle if that is my choice.
Just because Demorats do not like assault rifles does not mean they are the evil rifles they portray them to be. These rifles are fun to shoot and I don't know if you ever shoot in rifle matches but there are such a thing and these are the rifles that one uses in these matches. Not every one who owns one of these is the evil person the Demorats would have one believe.
Why as a former member of our armed forces should I or anyone else who has served this country have to pay for a license to own a firearm. This is one of the freedoms that the armed forces of our country fought for. The right to keep and bear arms.
In answer to your question, it is because this state is run like a dictatorship. What ever is voted in by the people is thrown out by some judge. No such thing here to change the law by voting.
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