Talk about curio & relic status in some of the threads have gotten me to thinking. I was wondering if the ATF or other agencies have ever publically expressed their appreciation for weapons of historical significance, maybe in a mission statement or letter. The natural tendency is to cynically say that they don't give a damn; just get them off the streets. Certainly, that seems to be the perception in many cases. However, that doesn't explain why we had the Amnesty registration, and our present C & R classification for certain firearms. It would be easy enough for the Feds to just do nothing.
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, Jun 15 2005 11:16 AM
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Posted 15 June 2005 - 12:29 PM
The C&R classification was created by the passage of the Gun Control Act of 1968 and I am sure it was not inspired by any bureaucrat at ATF. My guess would be that the NRA is more responsible than anyone. Before this anyone could order a gun thru the mail, as Lee Harvey Oswald did.
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Posted 16 June 2005 - 02:25 PM
If I recall correctly, the amnesty was the court ordered result of a self incrimination problem involving GCA68.
They didn’t ‘give’ us anything, although they still have the power to authorize an additional amnesty at any time.
They didn’t ‘give’ us anything, although they still have the power to authorize an additional amnesty at any time.
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Posted 16 June 2005 - 09:43 PM
Thanks guys, for the great insights. I was hoping that deep within the bureaucratic ranks there was some entity looking out for our interests. Maybe there is, but I think Phil put it in perspective, considering the nature of their jobs. I guess it still comes back to the the fact that our collective and relentless voices are the major catalyst for our cause.
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Posted 18 June 2005 - 12:45 PM
Phil, I seem to remember reading the statute, some time back, and as I recall, one and possibly two amnesties are authorized. (In that the law was passed and signed by Potus).
Now if it ever becomes implemented? I wouldn't give long odds.
I'll look around for the cite if I get some free time. I'm pretty sure it's on the NFA website recently set up. Two or three guys post about it over on Bowers regularly (the NFA board, but I just can't recall the site, sorry).
I believe it's nfaoa.org ?
Now if it ever becomes implemented? I wouldn't give long odds.
I'll look around for the cite if I get some free time. I'm pretty sure it's on the NFA website recently set up. Two or three guys post about it over on Bowers regularly (the NFA board, but I just can't recall the site, sorry).
I believe it's nfaoa.org ?
