Jeff Merkley's thoughts on SBRs and the NFA

[Jcon268]

I like to occasionally contact my Senators and local Representatives to pick their brains on topics regarding firearms. We need to hold them accountable to their political positions even when we know they are pretty far on the other side of the fence regarding 2A matters. Here is a response I received from Sen. Jeff Merkley pertaining to SBRs listed as NFA items:


Dear Jeff,


Thank you for contacting me to share your views on repealing safety measures related to short-barreled rifles in the National Firearms Act. I appreciate knowing your perspective and the opportunity to share mine.

Courts have weighed in on the constitutionality of the National Firearms Act since it was enacted in the 1930s, finding the weapons classifications valid. There is consensus among experts in law enforcement that deregulating a concealable weapon with a lethal range up to five times farther than that of a standard handgun puts people in danger, and especially for our police officers who are tasked with keeping communities safe.

As a native of rural Oregon, I recognize the importance of gun ownership for security, hunting, target shooting, and gun collecting. At the same time, we must, as a nation, take meaningful action to ensure that dangerous, concealable guns do not end up in the hands of criminals or those wishing to harm others.

Thank you, again, for contacting me. I appreciate hearing from Oregonians on issues that matter most to them.









All my best,

Jeffrey A. Merkley
United States Senator

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[titsonritz]

In other words, piss off.

 

[Jcon268]

In other words, piss off.

My favorite part is the "consensus" part. I think if one guy thought it was good enough, they'd call it a consensus.

 

[Roundball58]

There is consensus among experts in law enforcement that deregulating a concealable weapon with a lethal range up to five times farther than that of a standard handgun puts people in danger,

He left the door open for a SBS, though.

 

[2A2Dend]

Great response Merkley.
Another member of the Douche Nozzle Club

 

[nwslopoke]

The public is aways the fall guy. They made promises to get whatever position that cost hundreds of thousands or millions to obtain. Usually those promises contain, keeping criminals off the street. Now it's our fault they're out stealing guns?

9/11 or the Patriot Act or something caused us to be willing to put up with these bully tactics. In those sitcom bits from 20 years ago, when the neighbor borrows your power tools then you have to go beg or barrow your own stuff back. Thats current American politics.

 

[Jcon268]

The truth is concealability has never really been a significant factor in crimes with regards to rifles. That could maybe have been argued with handguns but now he's arguing out both sides of his mouth. Typical parroting the anti gun talking points with no regard for statistics and facts.

 

[slimmer13]

Because the guys who are willing to shoot at police are worried about violating the NFA.

 

[arakboss]

My favorite part is the "consensus" part. I think if one guy thought it was good enough, they'd call it a consensus.

The all wise Consensus must know what's best for us. All hail the "Consensus"

 

[CountryGent]

Typical socialistic mentality. In so many words; "We know better than you on how to run your life, so shut up. But keep cutting checks, of course."

 

[Jcon268]

The all wise Consensus must know what's best for us. All hail the "Consensus"

Some people who know some things think something. Cool. Where do you have these "experts" locked up? I'd like to hear how they came to the conclusion that society is safer without SBRs

 

[nammac]

Merkley, just another puppet for the left. If his lips are movin', he's lyin'

 

[arakboss]

Some people who know some things think something. Cool. Where do you have these "experts" locked up? I'd like to hear how they came to the conclusion that society is safer without SBRs

They are probably locked up in Bloomberg's basement.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

he doesnt recognize jack shiz. f that guy.

 

[The Heretic]

Merkley to staff: "Think up some seemingly plausible BS about why an SBR or SBS is dangerous and needs to be regulated - then write a letter back to this doofus explaining why he should vote for me."

 

[coyote223]

Sssshhhhh, don't tell the ignorant old fool about pistol braces,,,

 

[ZigZagZeke]

"Some people who THINK they know some things think something. Cool. Where do you have these "experts" locked up? I'd like to hear how they came to the conclusion that society is safer without SBRs"

Fixed it for you.

 

[Jcon268]

But we don't even know what it is they THINK they know. All we can know for sure is guns are bad!!!

 

[Ura-Ki]

I get emails from him from time to time, he is a VERY anti gun, and is always going off on how "We Need To Do Something" about guns, and how he is all over the NRA and doing everything he can to take away the guns! I have not gotten any reply to the number of emails I sent him, other then a Thanks for your reply form letter! Dude is just another Democrook who seems to ride every ones coat tails, instead of actually doing things on his own!

And don't get me started on that P.O.S. Ron Wyden! That dude needs GONE!

 

[bikemutt]

Laws operate on the same principle as a ratchet, it's no more complicated than that.