Taylor'44
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.50 Caliber Rifles have been illegal in California since 2004. And apparently this is why: (Sorry in advance to the gun people for my rage)
"In 1987, Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc., patented its self-described “armor-penetrating” .50 caliber BMG sniper rifle. Capable of destroying armored personnel carriers, aircraft and bulk fuel and ammunition sites, the .50 caliber sniper rifle is now proliferating in the civilian market. Accurate at up to 2,000 yards (20 football fields end-to-end) it can inflict effective damage to targets over four miles away. With more power on impact then any other semi-automatic rifle legally available on the civilian market, the .50 caliber represents a serious threat to our local law enforcement and national security.
Despite their destructive threat .50 caliber sniper rifles are only subject to the same minimal Federal regulations as shotguns, hunting rifles and smaller target rifles. Under Federal law, gun dealers may sell .50 caliber rifles to buyers 18 or older who pass a Brady background check. If a buyer purchases a .50 caliber rifle from a private seller, however, such as at a gun show, there is no age limit under Federal law to purchase the rifle and no background check."
"Despite their destructive threat . . ."
"With more power on impact then any other semi-automatic rifle legally available on the civilian market . . ."
"Capable of destroying armored personnel carriers, aircraft and bulk fuel and ammunition sites . . ."
Excuse me, but what?
When was the last time you heard of a civilian of any legal standing destroying "Armored Personnel carriers, aircraft, and bulk fuel and ammunition sites" at "up to 2,000 yards"
And the "homies" in the "hood" are sure to be that good at shooting, and that rich ($5000+ for one rifle)
As somebody who enjoys the shooting sports, I can tell you that it is pretty damned near impossible to hit anything at 2,000 yards with nothing more than an expensive gun and no training, even bulk ammunition sites.....
And that is why you cannot buy .50 caliber rifles in California.
But hey, you can still buy .51 caliber rifles!
Just my ventilation of today
I know this is old news to most of you, but as a Ca. resident, this really irks me.
"In 1987, Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc., patented its self-described “armor-penetrating” .50 caliber BMG sniper rifle. Capable of destroying armored personnel carriers, aircraft and bulk fuel and ammunition sites, the .50 caliber sniper rifle is now proliferating in the civilian market. Accurate at up to 2,000 yards (20 football fields end-to-end) it can inflict effective damage to targets over four miles away. With more power on impact then any other semi-automatic rifle legally available on the civilian market, the .50 caliber represents a serious threat to our local law enforcement and national security.
Despite their destructive threat .50 caliber sniper rifles are only subject to the same minimal Federal regulations as shotguns, hunting rifles and smaller target rifles. Under Federal law, gun dealers may sell .50 caliber rifles to buyers 18 or older who pass a Brady background check. If a buyer purchases a .50 caliber rifle from a private seller, however, such as at a gun show, there is no age limit under Federal law to purchase the rifle and no background check."
"Despite their destructive threat . . ."
"With more power on impact then any other semi-automatic rifle legally available on the civilian market . . ."
"Capable of destroying armored personnel carriers, aircraft and bulk fuel and ammunition sites . . ."
Excuse me, but what?
When was the last time you heard of a civilian of any legal standing destroying "Armored Personnel carriers, aircraft, and bulk fuel and ammunition sites" at "up to 2,000 yards"
And the "homies" in the "hood" are sure to be that good at shooting, and that rich ($5000+ for one rifle)
As somebody who enjoys the shooting sports, I can tell you that it is pretty damned near impossible to hit anything at 2,000 yards with nothing more than an expensive gun and no training, even bulk ammunition sites.....
And that is why you cannot buy .50 caliber rifles in California.
But hey, you can still buy .51 caliber rifles!
Just my ventilation of today
I know this is old news to most of you, but as a Ca. resident, this really irks me.
