Korean Garands? Senators Letters to her

[BigJim_610]

Looks like some senators are getting involved in this fight.
Sorry if a repost. Lets call and thank the Senators

http://cornyn.senate.gov/public/inde...5-b2cfa31c078f

[choprzrul]

I don't care what political party those signers belong to, I hope they all get re-elected!

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[gun toting monkeyboy]

Ummm... We already own those rifles. The dispute is that the Koreans are trying to sell us back property that is already ours.

[Scott Connors]

Ummm... We already own those rifles. The dispute is that the Koreans are trying to sell us back property that is already ours.

Some of the Korean rifles were lend lease, and others were outright sold to the ROK, but unfortunately they were less than diligent when it came to segregating the two. Anyway, possession is 9/10ths, after all. Also, when the sale was originally approved the idea was that the proceeds of the sale would benefit their military, which would allow us to reduce the amount of military aid we send them by that amount, so, essentially, the federal budget would have benefited by their return.

Anyway, the whole "ownership" issue is a red herring. If that were the reason, Hillary would have demanded that the rifles be returned, and that would have made them available through CMP. Hillary & Co's sole goal is to deny the American people access to these historically significant C&R firearms in order to weaken the "gun culture."

[not-fishing]

I don't care if we have to pay to get back our Garands.

Just as long as the Koreans took good care of them and install a new barrel before they send them back. my Marine really likes his Danish M1

[bruss01]

This story is about 2 weeks old...

[Mofo-Kang]

I hope they're successful, but I have to say that I think pointing out the Patton quote was probably not a wise move in a letter sent to someone who doesn't believe citizens should own military-style rifles. I'd be surprised if Clinton knew what a "Garand" is...reading that, she's probably picturing an AK-47 or something.

[yellowfin]

There's also some 1911's in the mix too, as I recall from one report of it.

[Peter.Steele]

There's also some 1911's in the mix too, as I recall from one report of it.

Unfortunately, those aren't going to matter a damn. We'll never have access to those through the government. They torch cut those, rather than let citizens have them.

[Subotai]

Holder, release the dang rifles you communist.

[jaymz]

No the ownership issue is a red herring. The reason they do not want them here is that they don't trust us with them. It is that simple.
Here is the link:
http://www.scribd.com/full/39176770?...6h4dxkbhjq0z4r

Interesting that the report says that you need 7 parts to turn an M1 into a machinegun, and that you can own 6 of the 7 without worry of constructive possession. I thought owning any full auto parts was a no-no. What's even more interesting, is that you could build a Lightning Link to make your AR fully auto with a hacksaw blade and a Dremel, yet nobody seems overly concerned about that!

[campperrykid]

This is well worth a click and a careful read:

No the ownership issue is a red herring. The reason they do not want them here is that they don't trust us with them. It is that simple.
Here is the link:
http://www.scribd.com/full/39176770?...6h4dxkbhjq0z4r

A few things jump right out :
Too many M1 Carbines and 1911 Pistols at very economical prices . That would create a public safety problem.

If the ROK deal is approved , other allies will want to sell their Carbines and Pistols to US citizens.

It's all about lots of guns at economical prices.

[Arondos]

I wonder if the state department could even find the last time an M1 Garand was used to commit a crime?

I just got one from CMP, great fun to shoot and then there's the history behind them.

[Untamed1972]

I point from the letter that seems incorrect. Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought purchase of C&R rifles did not require a background check? The letter claims it does.

[chuckdc]

I point from the letter that seems incorrect. Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought purchase of C&R rifles did not require a background check? The letter claims it does.

If you buy an M1 Garand or Carbine from CMP, they run you through NICS. If you buy one at the store (and you dont have a C&R AND a COE) they will hold it for the 10 days and run the check. The exemption only applies to face-to-face sales of C&R in California. Anyplace else, your mileage may vary.