images-1Comment by Jim Campbell, Citizen Journalist and Patriot.

The media and politicians in our country frequently make their living deceiving We the People based primarily on their political agenda. 

In an attempt to provide them with correct information we offer the article below.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it, I'm J.C. and I approve this message.

Background Information on So-Called 'Assault Weapons'

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Fact Sheet

images-1Fully automatic assault rifle used by the military.

What has erroneously been termed an "assault weapon" is a semi-automatic firearm (Modern Sporting Rifle) that fires just one bullet with each pull of the trigger (versus a fully automatic firearm -- machine gun -- which continues to shoot until the trigger is released).

DSC02570Looks are deceiving, a semi automatic rifle, not an assault rifle

Specifically, legislation has incorrectly defined an "assault weapon" as a semi-automatic firearm that can accept a detachable magazine and has two or more of the following cosmetic features (it is these cosmetic features that distinguish the firearm from other "non-assault weapons."):

Above, a San Jose (Calif.) police officer effectively explains the differences between fully automatic military rifles and semi-automatic military look-alike rifles and why there is confusion about them.

Radio personality Tom Gresham speaks to journalists about tactical rifles during a seminar at the Professional Outdoor Media Association's annual meeting. The seminar, sponsored by NSSF, provided writers with a hands-on introduction to tactical rifles. Many media members said it was their first experience with the rifles and came away with a new understanding of these frequently misunderstood firearms and accurate information to provide in columns and stories.

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WRITER'S GUIDE

Aim for Accuracy: Take a look at NSSF's online Writer's Guide to Firearms and Ammunition for facts, data, examples of common inaccuracies and a complete glossary of firearm- and ammunition-related terms.

• A folding or telescoping stock
• A pistol grip
• A bayonet mount
• A flash suppressor, or threads to attach one
• A grenade launcher

None of these features figure into the criminal misuse of firearms, regardless of their appearance.

SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION

There is a tremendous amount of misinformation surrounding the issue of so-called "assault weapons." Below are several of the more misleading allegations related to these firearms followed by corresponding statements of fact:

Claim: A commercially-sold "assault weapon" is a machine gun and has no place in civilian hands.

Fact: A so-called "assault weapon" is NOT a machine gun or automatic firearm. Automatic firearms were severely restricted from civilian ownership under the 1934 National Firearms Act. A so-called "assault weapon" is functionally no different than any other "legal" firearm. These guns fire in the same manner as any other semi-automatic firearm (one shot per trigger pull - no spray firing), they shoot the same ammunition as other guns of the same caliber and are no more powerful. What differentiates a so-called "assault weapon" from other guns is cosmetic; for example, the type of stock on the gun, which makes the conventionally operating firearm look more like a military firearm. (more below)

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