Obama Bans More than 100,000 American-Made Rifles
By David Kopel
According to The Korea Times, the Obama administration has blocked efforts by the South Korean government to sell over a hundred thousand surplus M1 Garand and Carbine rifles into the United States market. These self-loading were rifles introduced in 1926 and 1941.
As rifles, they are especially well-suited to community defense in an emergency, as in the cases of community defense following Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Along with AR-15 type rifles, the M1 rifles are the quintessential firearms of responsible citizenship, precisely the type of firearms which civic responsibility organizations such as the Appleseed Project teach people how to use.
According to a South Korean official, “The U.S. insisted that imports of the aging rifles could cause problems such as firearm accidents. It was also worried the weapons could be smuggled to terrorists, gangs or other people with bad intentions.”
Regarding the second objection, any firearm lawfully imported into the United States would eventually be sold by a Federal Firearm Licensee who, pursuant to the background check system imposed by Congress (and endorsed by the NRA) would have to contact federal or state law enforcement to verify that the gun buyer is not prohibited from possessing firearms.
Accordingly, the risk that the South Korean surplus guns might fall into the hands of gangsters or other bad people is exactly the same as with the sale of any other retail firearm in the United States. Notably, neither the M1 Garand nor the M1 carbine are concealable, and the M1 Garand is long, heavy, and bulky. Accordingly, the criminal utility of such guns is relatively low.
The second Obama administration objection is accidents. But in fact, increasing gun density in the United States has been associated with steeply declining rates of gun accidents. In 1948 there were .36 guns per person. (That is, about one gun for every three Americans.) By 2004, there was nearly one gun for every American. In 1948, there were 1.6 fatal gun accidents per 100,000 persons. By 2004, the rate had fallen by 86%, so that there were .22 fatal accidents per 100,000 persons. (For underlying data, see Appendix B of my amicus brief in Heller.)
Legally, it is indisputable that the guns are importable. Being over 50 years old, the rifles are automatically “Curios and Relics” according to federal law. 27 CFR section 478.11. Accordingly, they are by statutory definition importable. 18 USC section 925 (e)(1). Notwithstanding the law, the Obama administration has the ability to pressure the South Korean government to block the sale of the guns.
President Obama was elected on the promise that he supported individual Second Amendment rights. His administration’s thwarting of the import of these American-made rifles is not consistent with that promise.
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MY QUESTION IS....HOW MUCH FURTHER ARE WE WILLING TO GO IN ORDER TO PLEASE PEOPLE WHO DENY US EVEN THE RIGHT TO EXISTENCE(what is to you country without laws or lawless country when it comes to your rights, but the one who in contrast recognizes you extremely liable when payments are due)!!?
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IS IT INDEPENDENCE THAT WE CELEBRATE OR DEPENDENCE(what are your credit card bills or alimony saying about it)!!? HOW IS YOUR DIABETES AND LOST MARRIAGES !!? FORECLOSURES AND JOB SEARCH !!? THAT IS THE QUESTION TO BE OR NOT TO BE !!!!!!1
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I guess the primitive looking M1 wouldn't have the same impact, if this was my article, I'd at least picture a real M1! duh....
another example of our socialist in chief who wants to destroy our society...i still haven't seen his proof of citizenship....if you ask about it, you are called a racist...I, personally think it is perfectly acceptable for anyone to be president, as long as they meet the requirements...the way our government is set up, if the electorate doesn't like the way its running, there is the elections every two years. it was set up that way to keep the people in charge of their elected officials....It is not only the gun ban, its everything else, from the czars who have no congressional oversight, to spending the country into a third world position, besides the M-1 Garand has the same round as many hunting rifles that are also semi-automatic and it is no more dangerous than the person handling it, its also way too big to conceal, nearly 4 ft long, and the M-1 carbine is a very small round...it is just another ploy for the socialist and communists to erode the constitution....they have already, and we need constitutionist to be elected for this country to reach its full potential
He has never shown any interest in the oath of his office he never will. He and that so called idiot he is married to hate the US so why not take our guns and our rights away.
Were these guns sold to South Korea or where they given by the US government? If they were given then they should just be given back and not sold at a profit.
Mr Book! 38th Parallel, Post WWII! Korean War...
S. Korea was trying to get $ from the collectors in the US! Washington now, won't touch that issue with a ten foot pole! It is dead! What else would S. Korea do in times like these? Bad Global Economy!
Another point in regards to guns ...Obama and Hillary are on the march for the US to be part of the UN "Small Arms Treaty". Meaning that the liberals are at it again and not wanting any of us to have our 2nd Amendment Rights! That is right! Guess what? The Senate and Congress are not in support numbers no more to protect that right! No firearms people! Only the bad guys! Go to and support the NAGR! National Association of Gun Rights. The NRA has asked to be exempt from this global power move and non-complient! Thats fine but it does nothing to show these Senators that Firearm Owners in this country will not be willing to go with Europe or anyone else! That is a mixed signal for Obama and Hilary! They actually believe that post 9/11 has changed us somehow and that there are more Americans willing to let, "Big Brother" think and chose for us! Everyone needs to contact their Senator and tongue lash them into understanding and that this will be a Civil Issue if we go asleep and let them pass this fast action going on by Obama and Administration! They are pushing fast and trying to slip it under the rug before anyone realizes what happened! We complain, sit in the Lazy-Boy or Blog...better get voting and calling! Support the NAGR and be a member of Front Sight(Pro Gun Training/Ownership)...Be noticed and loud but not ignorant. Ok? Keep your wits with your rights! God Bless!
Your first part is the most coherent, which does not say much!
If these arms were given to South Korea by the US then they should be either used (unlikely considering their age) or returned, and not sold for a profit.
As to your second bit... You are referring to the "Arms Trade Treaty"? Looking at the proposed treaty I don't see where it violates the 2nd amendment. The only abridgments I see are ones that are in line with reasonable gun control. It is still in its early stages... and I would have to see how evolves to really say "Yes / No".
It is my understanding that it stated, "Small Arms Treaty!" In Europe they don't even have privately owned hunting rifles/ guns to the private sector without special permits involving, "Atiquities/Relics" by the goverment. Nobody can hunt anymore with even shotguns. Have distant relatives there. This is a new UN proposal and everyone needs to be aware of the new "One World Order" talk that is going on! Barak is in agreement/support and so is Hilary! First President in History to be not in favor of our Gun Ownership! First time in history that we don't have the numbers in House and Senate who are Pro-Gun Ownership! All Obama Cabinet Underwriters, referred to by both and all as the Czars! They do exist and I have personally know politicians who have told me as well! Wanting to make it even harder and more red tape to own a firearm...if not completely illegalize them(semiauto especially)! My cousin's cousin was formerly involved in US goverment UN diplomacy underwriting! No mistake or false reference...sorry! SMALL ARMS...
I agree on S. Korea issue, give them back!
Obama is the first President in the US History to not be Pro-2nd Amendment! Senate and Congress don't have the Pro-Numbers who support that anymore! Very Serious! Times are changing and I'm fixin' to change as well! I'll keep my rights! TYVM!...
Let us get busy before we are kissing Muslims and everyone at the SW Border!
we all know that these excuses are lies. we all know that obama was lying all thru the campaign.we all know the statistics don't lie,and we all know the gubbamint is keeping us from being armed asmuch as possible.
they just do'nt want you to be able to make it hard for them when they do whatever it is they're gonna do.
so like i said, what's the question,or the point of rehashing this over and over again.
it's simply lies and illegal government control, and sooner or later they will cross the line. so let them keep pushing.
november is coming,and if that doesn't work...