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Posted: 3/27/2009 11:00:49 AM EDT

LA Officials Ask for Federal Ban on Assault Weapons
NBC Los Angeles ^ | Mar 27, 2009 | NBC Los Angeles

A week after four Oakland police officers were gunned down by a parolee with a semiautomatic weapon, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and City Councilman Jack Weiss on Friday called for the federal government to reinstate a ban on assault weapons.

Before heading to the Bay Area this morning for the funerals of Oakland police Sgt. Mark Dunakin, Sgt. Ervin Romans, Sgt. Daniel Sakai and Officer John Hege, the mayor and councilman called for the renewal of the Federal Assault Weapons Ban, which prevented the sale of most semiautomatic weapons.

"This morning we are calling on Congress and the Obama administration to make gun control a top priority now and to reauthorize the assault weapons ban right away," Villaraigosa said. "Whether it's a police officer at a routine traffic stop or a teenager walking home from school, handguns, automatic rifles and AK-47s are a threat to the safety of every American."

It is estimated that one in five law enforcement officers slain in the line of duty is killed with an assault weapon.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder indicated last month that the Obama Administration will pursue renewal of the ban.

"As President Obama indicated during the campaign, there are just a few gun-related changes that we would like to make, and among them would be to re-institute the ban on the sale of assault weapons," Holder said in February.

The Federal Assault Weapons Ban was passed by Congress in 1994 and signed into law by President Bill Clinton. The law placed a 10-year ban on the sale of certain semiautomatic weapons, including military style semiautomatic rifles to civilians, but the ban was allowed to expire when George Bush became president.

There have been reports that people have been stocking up on guns because of rumors the Obama administration will crack down on gun ownership.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:02:29 AM EDT

[#1]

say it enough times and the sheeple will believe...

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:03:45 AM EDT

[#2]

translated: WE WANT MORE CONTROL OVER YOU, HAIL COMMUNISM!!!!!!

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:04:51 AM EDT

[#3]

Fuck California.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:06:23 AM EDT

[#4]

Mayor Antonio Villa and Jack Weiss are Fucktards

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:06:38 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Fuck California.

...

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:06:51 AM EDT

[#6]

Assholes should talk about banning parollees first!!

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:07:32 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Assholes should talk about banning parollees first!!

HH

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:07:57 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Fuck California.

Hillary was on the mexican border banging her gums about AWB's today on Fox.

Coming soon, we'd better be ready.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:07:58 AM EDT

[#9]

The 2010 elections are shaping up to be a blood bath for the Dems.

You're running out of rope assholes!

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:08:27 AM EDT

[#10]

I'm glad mother fuckers in CA are trying to tell me, here in PA, what the fuck I can and can not have.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:08:28 AM EDT

[#11]

Doesn't California already have an Assault Weapons Ban?

So, if there state law doesn't work, why do they assume a federal ban will?

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:08:58 AM EDT

[#12]

At that point did people like this get disconnected from reality? THERE IS ALREADY AN AW BAN THERE!!!!! How does banning them in the rest of the other states help them????????????????????????? WTF???????????????????????????????

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:09:03 AM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Assholes should talk about banning parollees first!!

HH

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:09:59 AM EDT

[#14]

What the hell?? They already have the AWB ban in Kalifornia! I guess they are worried about the rest of us

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:10:10 AM EDT

[#15]

Hey... dumbasses....

They are already illegal there!!!!

My cops aren't getting shot here, despite the fact that I can buy one off craigslist!

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:10:26 AM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
I'm glad mother fuckers in CA are trying to tell me, here in PA, what the fuck I can and can not have.

The limp-wristed politicians in San Francisco, who talk with a lisp, obviously know what is best for the citizens of PA.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:11:08 AM EDT

[#17]

Go ahead. Pass it. Valhalla awaits.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:11:23 AM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:

It is estimated that one in five law enforcement officers slain in the line of duty is killed with an assault weapon.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:14:57 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:

Quoted:

It is estimated that one in five law enforcement officers slain in the line of duty is killed with an assault weapon.

Total and complete bullshit. Even sweinstain won't repeat that LIE.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:16:30 AM EDT

[#20]

our father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thine will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.

but lord, please answer me this: why the fuck have you allowed idiots to populate this planet? i realize that the human race would probably go into extinction in short order if people with an i.q. of 100 or less were suddenly removed from existence because i understand that morons are needed for the piss ant jobs that intelligent people are smart enough to avoid, but come on now........

fucking retarded.

"estimated 1 in 5 are killed with assault weapons"

WTF?

NO they did not state "assault FIREARMS"....they stated weapons "weapons".......

if these fucking liberals can keep their "freedom of the press", then fuck you if i'm going to give up my RIGHT to bear arms......

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:17:14 AM EDT

[#21]

Good news California, the country has had a ban on "assault weapons" since 1934.

But you stay classy..

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:17:32 AM EDT

[#22]

Amazing.

Lovelle Mixon was a multi-time loser,
fresh out of prison (early release) on an assault with a firearms charge, tied to an unsolved rape case via DNA, had a warrant out for parole violations at the time of the step etc, etc.

Somehow I doubt he bought his firearm at Cabelas.

Maybe, just maybe if California got it's shit together and either kept violent criminals incarcerated or utilized the death penalty, started enforcing immigration law, started enforcing drug laws, started acting like an actual functional fucking state they wouldn't have these problems.

But no. They want to fuck with ME, the law abiding citizen.

Ignorant, arrogant, self-righteous political shitbags.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:17:55 AM EDT

[#23]

Is it possible to force another state to secede from the Union?

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:19:12 AM EDT

[#24]

Is ANYONE stupid enough to think that someone who anally raped a 12 year old would obey an assault weapon law? Enforce existing law before you make more. Felon in possession is plea bargained away 80% of the time in Oakland.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:20:28 AM EDT

[#25]

What was the weapon used in that case? I didn't pay attention well enough to know...

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:20:44 AM EDT

[#26]

It is estimated that every 3 seconds a child is killed with an assault weapon.

Making up stuff is fun!

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:21:03 AM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:

Quoted:

It is estimated that one in five law enforcement officers slain in the line of duty is killed with an assault weapon.

See now, that's one of those, "depends on what your definition of "is" is" type stats.
I'm sure that for the purposes of that study anything that goes bang "is" an assualt weapon.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:21:36 AM EDT

[#28]

It is now a coordinated, multi-pronged effort IMHO.

The cries from Mexico, Holder floating the trial balloon with his comments, Pelosi feigning objection, Hillary saying the US is to blame for the Cartel situation, now this (and I'm sure I left sevearl minor maneuvers out).

But don't worry at all –– I have it on very good authority from several posters here that there is no way another AWB will get passed.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:21:41 AM EDT

[#29]

can we just vote california off the planet?

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:22:05 AM EDT

[#30]

There have been reports that people have been stocking up on guns because of rumors the Obama administration will crack down on gun ownership.

That's some crackerjack reporting if I've ever seen it. Hope the reporter got a gold star for that one.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:22:15 AM EDT

[#31]

"You mean we can use the blood of dead cops for political gain? SWEET!"

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:22:33 AM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:
Is ANYONE stupid enough to think that someone who anally raped a 12 year old would obey an assault weapon law? Enforce existing law before you make more. Felon in possession is plea bargained away 80% of the time in Oakland.

He only did it because he was frustrated by being unable to find meaningful employment. His mom told us so.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:25:04 AM EDT

[#33]

Arfcom seriously needs to come out with a website that publishes all of these Articles and points out the flaws. I see them here on a daily basis and when it comes down to it, they are what is pushing for another AWB.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:25:36 AM EDT

[#34]

Hitler, Stalin, et. al. are smiling.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:26:43 AM EDT

[#35]

Quoted:
Is it possible to force another state to secede from the Union?

Wasn't there a CA pol that said they'd secede if offshore drilling was allowed? I think we know what we have to do.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:29:14 AM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:
Arfcom seriously needs to come out with a website that publishes all of these Articles and points out the flaws. I see them here on a daily basis and when it comes down to it, they are what is pushing for another AWB.

I registered a domain, but I have yet to do anything with it.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:30:19 AM EDT

[#37]

Quoted:

Quoted:

It is estimated that one in five law enforcement officers slain in the line of duty is killed with an assault weapon.

According to the FBI about 8% of officers are killed with their own weapons, I guess those would count as being killed with assault weapons.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:30:54 AM EDT

[#38]

Didn't LA pass a 36 hour (don't remember the exact #) ban on murder last year too?

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:33:35 AM EDT

[#39]

Is there a place we can comment and make our voices heard on what fuck nuggets they're in California?

I can't wait for the free states to tell the Fed to F off if this stuff even gains traction. I wish I could move to Montana where Free men are allowed to be..free.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:42:00 AM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:
It is estimated that every 3 seconds a child is killed with an assault weapon.

Making up stuff is fun!

That poor kid.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:44:40 AM EDT

[#41]

Quoted:
"This morning we are calling on Congress and the Obama administration to make gun control a top priority now and to reauthorize the assault weapons ban right away," Villaraigosa said. "Whether it's a police officer at a routine traffic stop or a teenager walking home from school, handguns, automatic rifles and AK-47s are a threat KEY to the safety of every American."

Fixed!

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:55:22 AM EDT

[#42]

California; now with extra morons!

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:56:54 AM EDT

[#43]

Quoted:
I'm glad mother fuckers in CA are trying to tell me, here in PA, what the fuck I can and can not have.

This.

Posted: 3/27/2009 11:59:35 AM EDT

[#44]

They will shit themselves when they find out you can switch uppers on an ar15 lower to a AR .50 bmg upper. So glad I put my order in for one. shooting 5.56 at the range one day, 50 goodness the next.

Fuck commiefornia.

Posted: 3/27/2009 12:00:06 PM EDT

[#45]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Fuck California.

...

In before Paul comes on and says he got his so fuck everyone else.

Posted: 3/27/2009 12:02:25 PM EDT

[#46]

Quoted:
Go ahead. Pass it. Valhalla awaits.

Ragnarok.

Posted: 3/27/2009 12:02:57 PM EDT

[#47]

Quoted:

Quoted:

It is estimated that every 3 seconds a child is killed with an assault weapon.

Making up stuff is fun!

That poor kid.

Opie: I've never seen one, Pa.

Andy: What's that, son?

Opie: A half a boy.

Andy: No son, that's a ratio.

...

Opie: Poor Horatio.

Posted: 3/27/2009 12:03:23 PM EDT

[#48]

Quoted:
Is there a place we can comment and make our voices heard on what fuck nuggets they're in California?

I can't wait for the free states to tell the Fed to F off if this stuff even gains traction. I wish I could move to Montana where Free men are allowed to be..free.

Here's a link to the article. I suggest that you focus on how Mayor Villaraigosa is misinformed on the issue. We're not all fuck nuggets out here.

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/LAOfficials-Ask-for-Federal-Ban-on-Assault-Weapons.html

(Although my multi-post suggests I am having a bit of a fuck nuggety day.)

Posted: 3/27/2009 12:03:53 PM EDT

[#49]

It's not about California laws, it's about imposing their F'ed up laws on the rest of us..........

Quoted:
Doesn't California already have an Assault Weapons Ban?

So, if there state law doesn't work, why do they assume a federal ban will?

Posted: 3/27/2009 12:04:38 PM EDT

[#50]

Quoted:

There have been reports that people have been stocking up on guns because of rumors the Obama administration will crack down on gun ownership.

No, really?

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