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In reply to the discussion: AW ban upheld Illinois [View all]

jmg257

(11,996 posts)
4. Actually a weird written ordinance, even for an AWB.
Mon Dec 7, 2015, 02:59 PM
Dec 2015

“Assault Weapon” means:
(1) A semiautomatic rifle that has the capacity to accept a Large
Capacity Magazine detachable or otherwise and one or more of the following:
(a) Only a pistol grip without a stock attached;
(b) Any feature capable of functioning as a protruding grip that
can be held by the non-trigger hand;
(c) A folding, telescoping or thumbhole stock;
(d) A shroud attached to the barrel, or that partially or completely
encircles the barrel, allowing the bearer to hold the Firearm
with the non-trigger hand without being burned, but excluding
a slide that encloses the barrel; or
(e) A Muzzle Brake or Muzzle Compensator;


But then goes on to list numerous arms that don't fit that description, including the mini-14. AND doesn't include say the M&P 15 series, Ruger SR, or other typical AWs that do have stocks attached.


What am I missing?

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