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Letter from Representative Tancredo
This is our Congressman's explanation for opposing Assault Weapons Ban
March 4, 2004
Dear Tom,
I do not sup port the extension of the so-called “Assault Weapons Ban,” because I believe it has done little to prevent violent crime. What it has done, however, is create impediments for law-abiding sportsmen, marksmen, and collectors wishing to obtain certain firearms misleadingly labeled as “assault weapons.”
Contrary to popular belief, these so-called “assault weapons” are not machine guns, or automatic weapons (which have been more-or-less banned for many decades). The guns that proponents of the law seek to ban fire only once each time the trigger is pulled, like all legal firearms. Moreover, in many cases, these banned weapons use the same ammunition as weapons whose ownership is not restricted by the ban.
In fact, Senator Russell Feingold (D-Wisconsin) a past sup porter of the ban, recently voted against its extension in the Senate. He explained his vote later, publicly stating that “Although I voted for the ban on certain kinds of semi-automatic weapons in 1994, I have come to believe that it is a largely arbitrary and symbolic measure.” I share Senator Feingold’s sentiments.
Tom, I hope we can work together in those areas where we share common ground: Making sure that those who should not possess firearms don’t get them, and that those who violate our laws are vigorously prosecuted.
Sincerely,
Tom Tancredo
Member of Congress
