I know one person can't make a difference. My concerns are all of the idiots that need someone to follow could cause a problem. This guy is really out to lunch with his method of thinking. Here is the web site. I can't believe Mike Melick has to share the same state as this idiot.
http://www.primegun.comThis is a copy of what was written to all United States Senators on Feb. 26th 2007
Chris R. McAninch
304 S. 2nd
Grimes, IA 50111
515-480-4905
chris@gunsandmore.info I have been a Federally Licensed Gun Dealer for a number of years. I have some real concerns, as I see serious weaknesses in the Gun Control Act of 1968. Due to the importance of this issue, I am writing all Senators. There are a number of air guns on the market today that have multi shot capabilities and can fire a heavy projectile far enough and fast enough that it could be used as a deadly weapon.
Additionally, Americans need to be protected from future forms of propelling projectiles that would not currently be classified as firearms. Such devices can include: electromagnetic devices, plasma power, coil and rail guns. Including guns designed to use new gasses, chemicals or other unknown forms of stored kinetic energy.
The Gun Control Act of 1968 was written almost 40 years ago. The definition of firearms needs to be corrected to include any shooting device that can reach forces exceeding 60 Ft/Lbs. and correct the language regarding the definition of ammunition.
When setting limits one must use scientific measurements. The only way to measure the effects of a projectile is a mathematical equation that measures force, or foot pounds of energy. If you square the velocity in feet per second and multiply the weight in grains, then divide the answer by 450,450, the result is Ft/Lbs. One foot pound is the energy required to lift one pound to the height of one foot.
Larger bored air guns can shoot 9mm, 45 caliber and even 50 caliber projectiles weighing up to 200 grains. Larger bore pellet guns can reach from 100 to almost 200 Ft/Lbs of force. A typical air rifle shoots a projectile from 4.5 to 21 grains in .177 or .22 caliber. Speeds in a typical air gun can range from 300 to 1250 feet per second. Under these conditions, the Ft/Lbs would be from 1 to less than 60.
For reference: a 22 short, a 32 auto and a 22 long rifle have forces from 70 to less than 100 Ft/Lbs. A 380 has a force of 190 Ft/Lbs. A 9mm which is a common round for law enforcement, attains 304 Ft/Lbs of pressure.
The definition of “Ammunition†is grammatically and physically incorrect. Law should be written so it can be understood by those that are governed by it and sworn to uphold it.
The following corrections to the Gun Control Act of 1968 should protect Americans well into the future without harming industry, and give a clear direction to those who are sworn to uphold the law