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Blast: 40% of House oppose Obama's AR-15 bullet ban By Paul Bedard | February 28, 2015 | 8:50 am The National Rifle Association has helped organize the fight against a new bullet ban proposal. With lightning speed, opponents of President Obama's bid to ban a popular cartridge used in the top selling AR-15 semi-automatic rifle have won support from 40 percent of the House of Representatives, and Senate foes are also moving fast to build opposition. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Bob Goodlatte of Virginia, working with the National Rifle Association, has collected the signatures of 172 House members in just two days on a letter questioning the surprise proposal targeting the 5.56 M855 used by gun enthusiasts, associates told Secrets Saturday. And in the Senate, Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is spearheading a new drive to collect signatures from his chamber to stop the move. The shocking swiftness at building opposition to the proposal by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is the latest display by many in Congress to leave Second Amendment issues alone, and it also is a testament to sportsmen and pro-gun groups like the NRA to derail the president's gun-control efforts. Much of the opposition is driven by the concern that the ban is a backdoor bid to outlaw the AR-15, the nation's most popular rifle. Opponents call the military-style rifle an "assault weapon" because it can be fitted with a magazine capable of carrying 30 or more cartridges. The proposal came earlier this month and went viral when retailing giants like Cabela's and the NRA put users on notice that the inexpensive and popular plunking cartridge used by AR-15 shooters was in jeopardy of being banned for all but U.S. government agencies. BATFE wants to classify the ammo as "armor piercing," making it unlawful to buy once a ban is in effect. The cartridge has been exempt since 1986 largely because it wasn't seen as one used by criminals. But with the new popularity of AR-style pistols, that opinion has changed, though BATFE has provided no evidence it has been used against police. It is accepting public comment through March 16. In their notice, BATFE explained, "Some ammunition that was previously exempted as 'primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes,' specifically 5.56mm constituent projectiles of SS109 and M855 cartridges, will again be regulated as 'armor piercing ammunition.' Except as provided by law, no person may manufacture or import such ammunition, and manufacturers or importers may not sell or deliver such ammunition." In his letter, Goodlatte said that the agency's "framework" for pulling the bullet from the market is too broad and could impact other cartridge sizes. What's more, he said that the 5.56 M855 doesn't meet the government's description of armor-piercing ammunition. "ATF should refocus its efforts on serious threats to law enforcement officers from specially designed armor piercing projectiles that are intended for use in the sort of handguns commonly carried and concealed by criminals. Under no circumstances should ATF adopt a standard that will ban ammunition that is overwhelmingly used by law-abiding Americans for legitimate purposes," said the letter. It requests information about the plan from BATFE by mid-March, including whether the agency is looking at other ammo to classify as armor-piercing and ban.

I've never hunted in the Bear Wallow, but there are plenty of Whitetail along the southern face of the rim not far from there

I remember the good old days of walking out and checking the mailbox for results.

The NRA is already filing litigation against the ban

I don't really know more than anyone else. I just read a lot between the lines of those that do.

I predict the FCC will now focus on internet control. George Soros and his henchmen, are dumping millions, and padding pockets.Net neutrality is just a cloak for the true intentions of FCC regulation. Operation chokepoint will become more intense, as banks increasingly cave to the Liberal agenda. My crystal ball will provide more soon

.....and Fox News.

Very true. I can't stand many of them, and would love to drag their sorry butt's out of Congress, kicking and screaming. We have many quality up and comers, in the Republican party that could lead this country in a positive, and profitable direction. The GOP establishment D-bags, block and blackball, the conservatives so that they won't upset the Political gravy train, or the power of the establishment RINO's. It will be worse day's ahead if we don't rally, and clean these cockroaches out of the political arena.

Actually I think Rush Limbaugh is Obama's nightmare

It's kinda funny how when I post something politically incorrect, I get a lot of folks stopping by to peek at my profile.

Nice fish. It's been far too long since I have been to the San Juan. That Pike is a monster.

Scroll down to the Political section. We posted some info on it.

I guess the nightmare isn't scarey enough, bump it up! Obama isn't afraid of guy's like me, just guy's like me in big numbers.

Besides....It's no secret that I am an extreme right wing nutbag, and Obama's worst nightmare.

No worries. Many people misjudge , or take me too seriously. But at the end of the day I don't lose any sleep over it.

You sir, are a comedic genious! Thats some funny stuff....... Can you imagine calling the penis enlargement clinic and asking if the results are in! good stuff.

I was envisioning a swimming pool filled with...........

Parker Canyon gets a huge weed line when the temps get warm. I believe the fish at Parker are edible. Bass and Catfish will get more active as the water warms up.

A nation of surveillance. Now Samsung is putting spy cams and microphones in their TV's. Spy software in Iphones I even put a piece of electrical tape over my built in webcam, so big brother can't be hacking photos of the right wing extremist. .....and the beat goes on!

I used to fish there quite often. Haven't been in awhile. There are some good trout holes out there if you have a kayak. Due west of the dock. good spots to troll around with small lures, or drift bait.

I'm just waiting for them to install microchips in the license plates....and in our butt's. That way they can track the sheep from anywhere. License plate tracking goes far beyond stolen vehicles. Just like they said traffic cams are for safety. Hogwash!

Very Sorry to hear that TJ, I didn't know your Dad had passed on. Based on your stories, and pictures, you have had many good times, with many fond memories to cherish. Your Dad can be proud of the great son he raised, and if he is anything like you, I'm certain he was a good man also. God Bless!

I used to have a Gila monster living on my property in Sahuarita. Saw it for 2 or 3 years in a row, when he came out in the spring. He would amble over to a little drinker I had on the ground for small game. Poked it with a stick once to see what would happen. He was very ornery and strong. Very loud hiss.