Top California Democrats rally around semi-auto bill

[Gunco]

The legislation is already facing opposition from pro-gun interests. The National Rifle Association says Yee's move to change the definition of an attachable magazine would render hundreds of thousands of firearms sold legally in the state illegal as of next year. The group called the bill the "worst gun confiscation threat in 20 years" in a release urging members to call lawmakers and voice opposition to the proposal.

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[sjohnson]

Originally Posted by Useful Idiot

Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, who has signed on as a co-author, affirmed his support for the legislation Monday, saying lawmakers "can't be afraid to do what is just plain common sense."

"I know that everyone is afraid of the strong lobby on the other side and I believe in the Second Amendment, I believe in the right of hunters to be able to fully participate in that sport, I believe that people ought to have the ability to have a gun in their home to protect themselves if that's what they desire, but no one will convince me it's anything other than a joke to say that having multiple clips and semi-automatic weapons that can shoot 100 or more bullets at a time is necessary in this state or in this country," the Sacramento Democrat said. "It's ridiculous."

I wants me some of that semi that fires 100 bullets at a time. I'm sure my shoulder can take the recoil

And multiple "clips" 'cause everyone knows you only need one

[jrs]

I'm wondering if this would come under "banning an entire class of weapons" as defined in the Heller decision. If so, it's unconstitutional to start with. If not, I think the Pacific Ocean is gonna be full of rusting weapons.