Details of the 2013 Assault Weapons Ban

Published on February 3, 2013
Duration: 8:42

This video analyzes the proposed 2013 Assault Weapons Ban introduced by Senator Diane Feinstein. It details specific features that would define a firearm as an 'assault weapon,' including pistol grips, folding stocks, barrel shrouds, and threaded barrels, particularly when combined with detachable magazines. The ban also targets magazines over 10 rounds and certain handgun configurations, drawing parallels to the 1994 ban while introducing new restrictions. The speaker argues the bill is unconstitutional and aims to dry up the supply of firearms rather than reduce crime.

Quick Summary

The 2013 Assault Weapons Ban proposed by Senator Feinstein defines rifles as assault weapons if they have a detachable magazine and features like a pistol grip, folding stock, barrel shroud, or threaded barrel. Semi-automatic handguns with similar features or those that are semi-automatic versions of machine pistols would also be banned. Magazines over 10 rounds are grandfathered if owned prior to the ban, but new ones require serialization.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Introduction of 2013 Assault Weapons Ban
  2. 00:32Changes to Feinstein's Bill
  3. 00:47Removed NFA Registration Component
  4. 01:01Transfer of Grandfathered Firearms
  5. 01:31Rifle Features Defining Assault Weapons
  6. 01:47Pistol Grip Controversy
  7. 02:33Folding/Telescoping Stocks
  8. 03:02Grenade Launchers & Rocket Launchers
  9. 03:31Barrel Shrouds & Threaded Barrels
  10. 03:59Magazine Capacity Ban (Over 10 Rounds)
  11. 04:21Handgun Classifications as Assault Weapons
  12. 04:37Threaded Barrels on Handguns
  13. 04:53Second Pistol Grip on Handguns
  14. 05:21Barrel Shrouds on Handguns
  15. 05:39Semi-Automatic Versions of Machine Pistols
  16. 06:00Glock 17/18 Example
  17. 06:09Beretta 92/93R Example
  18. 06:211911 Example
  19. 06:34Shotgun Classifications as Assault Weapons
  20. 07:07Effectiveness of the Ban on Crime
  21. 07:13Goal: Dry Up Supply of Firearms
  22. 07:45Call to Action: Fight for Rights
  23. 08:08How to Take Action
  24. 08:31Attend February 8th Rally

Frequently Asked Questions

What specific features would define a rifle as an 'assault weapon' under the 2013 proposed ban?

Under the 2013 proposed Assault Weapons Ban, a rifle with a detachable magazine would be classified as an assault weapon if it also possessed a pistol grip, a folding or telescoping stock, a barrel shroud, or a threaded barrel. These features, combined with a detachable magazine, trigger the ban's definition.

How does the 2013 Assault Weapons Ban address magazines over 10 rounds?

The 2013 Assault Weapons Ban grandfathers magazines over 10 rounds that were owned before the ban's effective date. However, any new magazines manufactured after the effective date that hold over 10 rounds must be serialized and stamped with the date of manufacture.

What are the implications of the 2013 ban on semi-automatic handguns?

The 2013 ban classifies semi-automatic handguns as assault weapons if they have a threaded barrel, a second pistol grip, a barrel shroud, or can accept a magazine outside the pistol grip. Additionally, semi-automatic versions of machine pistols could also be banned.

What was removed from the initial proposal of the 2013 Assault Weapons Ban?

Senator Feinstein's initial proposal for the 2013 Assault Weapons Ban included an NFA registration component, requiring 'assault weapons' to be registered like machine guns. This component was removed, making the bill potentially more likely to pass by reducing its immediate impact on current owners.

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