Obama ban REIMPOTATION of M1 Garande and Carbine rifles

[Guest mustangdave]

Got this email this evening....its lenghty...

Dear fellow Patriot,

Nearly 1 million American rifles.

Banned by a stroke of Barack Obama’s pen.

In a move unprecedented in American history, the Obama Administration secretly banned the re-importation of nearly one million American made M1 Garand and Carbine rifles.

The M1 Garand, developed in the late 1930’s, carried the United States through World War II seeing action in every major battle.

General Patton at the time called the M1 Garand “the greatest battle implement ever devised.â€

The rifle is largely credited with giving American soldiers the advantage and securing victory for the allies.

During the Korean War, nearly one million of these rifles were brought to South Korea and left with the South Korean government afterward.

Now, South Korea wants to give American gun collectors the chance to get their hands on this unique piece of history.

A piece of American history that Barack Obama would like to see go down the memory hole.

That’s why I need as many Americans as possible to put themselves on record opposing this gun ban by signing the Official Firearms Freedom Survey I’ve enclosed.

Will you please join me?

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After World War II, the United States government sent millions of these rifles overseas to our allies and friends.

Over the past 50 years, many of the countries we lent them to returned them to America to be bought and sold by firearms collectors.

This is nothing new.

Make no mistake; these rifles were made in America, by Americans, for Americans, to defend freedom on foreign shores.

As a part of our history, they are greatly sought after by American shooters and collectors.

But according to Hillary Clinton’s State Department there is a danger they might “fall into the wrong hands.â€

That they might, possibly, one day be used in a crime.

No mention of the hundreds of thousands of gun owners deprived of the opportunity to own an integral part of American history.

The State Department’s outrageous claims are nothing more than a thinly veiled ploy to distract from the real issue:

President Obama’s deep seated hatred for gun rights.

While his gun-grabbing base is giddy with praise at this back-door gun ban, law-abiding citizens across the United States are crying foul.

Let me be clear: at no time in U.S. history has the ownership of this firearm -- or any part of this firearm -- been illegal, restricted or banned.

Americans have collected World War II M1 Garand and Carbine rifles for decades.

Now they are sold through the Civilian Marksmanship Program.

You can even purchase a newly manufactured model from Springfield Armory that was made just a month or two ago.

And the M1 Garand’s caliber or capacity is no more dangerous than the millions of modern firearms owned by Americans across the country today.

As you can see, there is absolutely no justification for this unconstitutional gun ban.

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This is just the latest in a series of anti-gun schemes from the Obama Administration:

*** New BATFE regulations on semi-automatic rifles, requiring firearms dealers to act as an informant to anti-gun federal bureaucrats if someone buys more than one rifle;

*** The Disarming American Citizens Act (H.R. 2159 in the last Congress) letting Attorney General Eric Holder revoke the Second Amendment rights of ANY American he chooses based on pure suspicion;

*** Notorious anti-gunners appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court and other senior administration positions;

That’s why it is essential that Americans like you and I take a stand against the M1 Garand gun ban!

It has been common practice since the end of World War II to re-import these American made rifles from the foreign allies they were lent to during the war.

But the Obama Administration departs radically from the American tradition.

In fact, on top of banning American citizens from owning these historic firearms, Obama’s State Department is arranging for the destruction of nearly one million of them -- ironically, at a time of ballooning federal deficits.

It’s an outrage!

These firearms -- truly pieces of American history -- rightly belong in the hands of U.S. citizens.

That’s why I’ve joined with the National Association for Gun Rights to fight this power grab in the U.S. Senate.

Do you believe the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Second Amendment are the supreme law of the land?

Do you believe that President Obama banning the re-importation of these historic firearms is an unprecedented and unconstitutional power grab?

Do you support Congress forcing President Obama to reverse his ban and save these American made rifles from destruction?

If you said “Yes†to these questions, please sign the Firearms Freedom Survey the National Association for Gun Rights has prepared for you.

Your survey will put you squarely on the record AGAINST Barack Obama’s Rifle Ban.

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And along with your signed survey, I hope you’ll send a generous contribution of $250, $100, $50 or even just $35 or as little as $25 to help finance this battle.

With your generous contribution, the National Association for Gun Rights will continue contacting Second Amendment supporters to turn up the heat on targeted U.S. Senators.

Not only that, but they’re preparing a massive program to launch the designed to force President Obama to reverse this ban.

Direct mail. Phones. E-mail. Blogs. Guest editorials. Press conferences. Hard-hitting internet, newspaper, radio and even TV ads if funding permits. The whole nine yards.

Of course, a program of this scale is only possible if the National Association for Gun Rights can raise the money.

But that’s not easy.

So please put yourself on record AGAINST Barack Obama’s Rifle Ban by signing NAGR’s Firearms Freedom Survey.

But along with your survey, please agree to make a generous contribution of $250, $100, $50 or even just $35.

And every dollar counts in this fight so even if you can only chip in $10 or $20, your help will still make a difference.

Thank you in advance for your time and money devoted to defending our Second Amendment rights.

For Freedom,

Rand Paul

United States Senator

P.S. In a move unprecedented in American history, Barack Obama secretly banned the re-importation of nearly a million American made M1 Garand and Carbine rifles.

The M1 Garand, developed in the 1930’s, carried the U.S. through World War II seeing action in every major battle.

So please put yourself on record AGAINST the Barack Obama’s Rifle Ban by signing NAGR’s Firearms Freedom Survey.

But along with your survey, please agree to make a generous contribution to the National Association for Gun Rights of $250, $100, $50 or even just $35.

And every dollar counts in this fight so even if you can only chip in $10 or $20, your help will still make a difference.

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[Guest m&pc9]

So please put yourself on record AGAINST the Barack Obama’s Rifle Ban by signing NAGR’s Firearms Freedom Survey.

But along with your survey, please agree to make a generous contribution to the National Association for Gun Rights of $250, $100, $50 or even just $35.

And every dollar counts in this fight so even if you can only chip in $10 or $20, your help will still make a difference.

Every body has their hand out.

Who is the National Association for Gun rights?

[Garufa]

How many solicitations for money where in that? I couldn't keep track.

That State Department stopped the importation of the "Korean" M1's. There is still some debate as to actually owns the rifles. Did the Koreans buy the rifles during the 50's or where they part of MAP, in which case WE still own them and CMP would eventually end up with them. Everything needed to know is on the CMP forum.

[Guest 6.8 AR]

At the least it should point to those who say Obama has a good track record on gun rights might

eat their words, since those folks don't have a clue who Obama really is. CMP should have those guns already.

[Guest 6.8 AR]

Every body has their hand out.

Who is the National Association for Gun rights?

If that's all you are worried about, we've lost.

[Jasongar8]

That is old news. (Nothing against the OP) Looks like a letter with one purpose and one purpose only, to try to scare you into sending money them. No thank you.

[Guest mustangdave]

OK...maybe my bad on this one...over reaction....

[Jasongar8]

OK...maybe my bad on this one...over reaction....

Na, it's the way the letter is written. It is good to get the information out there, but I hate when scare tactics are used like that.

[Guest mustangdave]

Me too...I read the email after getting a"frantic" voice mail from my shooting buddy...I'd been out to the movies and just got in from seeing The EAGLE. I read the email rather fast...I detest the "send us $$$ so we can fight the good fight" crapola emails. Like ole Rand Paul is the only one that can get it DONE...right...politicians all they want is your $$$

[Jasongar8]

right...politicians all they want is your $$$

And your vote.

[mikegideon]

At the least it should point to those who say Obama has a good track record on gun rights might

eat their words, since those folks don't have a clue who Obama really is. CMP should have those guns already.

Unless the Koreans own the guns. This thing is signed by Rand Paul. Of course Obama did it. I'm gonna keep sending my money to the NRA.

[Guest m&pc9]

If that's all you are worried about, we've lost.

So if I start a "Gun Rights Foundation" You will send me money.

I am a member of the NRA because I know who they are. I will not send money to someone I dont know, Just because they say they are for gun rights.

[Guest bkelm18]

So if I start a "Gun Rights Foundation" You will send me money.

I am a member of the NRA because I know who they are. I will not send money to someone I dont know, Just because they say they are for gun rights.

+1. I'm not about to start handin out my money to random orgs. Just because they have "gun rights" in their name doesn't mean a damn thing.

[Guest 6.8 AR]

So if I start a "Gun Rights Foundation" You will send me money.

I am a member of the NRA because I know who they are. I will not send money to someone I dont know, Just because they say they are for gun rights.

So, did I say that?

[Guest m&pc9]

So, did I say that?

If that's all you are worried about, we've lost.

Thats how I took this statement.

[Guest oldsmobile98]

Gents,

The NAGR is for real. See this link for information on their director.

If you don't like the way the letter is worded, okay.

But it does take dollars to fight for gun rights. If you don't want to send them dollars, that's fine. Click the image that they put in their email and fill out their survey. Calls and emails to your reps are needed as well.

We must stick together. Don't let the small things get in the way of that.

[Guest mustangdave]

Gents,

The NAGR is for real. See this link for information on their director.

If you don't like the way the letter is worded, okay.

But it does take dollars to fight for gun rights. If you don't want to send them dollars, that's fine. Click the image that they put in their email and fill out their survey. Calls and emails to your reps are needed as well.

We must stick together. Don't let the small things get in the way of that.

They also state that they are a "CIVIL RIGHTS" organization...that kinda sets off alarm bells of liberal thought to me...but thats just me...as Pres Reagan once said...Trust BUT Varify

[mikegideon]

They also state that they are a "CIVIL RIGHTS" organization...that kinda sets off alarm bells of liberal thought to me...but thats just me...as Pres Reagan once said...Trust BUT Varify

Nope. The founder is a right winger. I didn't read anything bad about him. I just choose to throw my money behind the big boys.

[Guest mustangdave]

Mike...I read the same stuff...but like you...prefer to THROW...if I gotta throw my $$$ behind the organization thats been around the block for 100+ years...something just doesn't set right with me with the NAGR...when all these "rights" groups start popping up I have to think Just WHAT EXACTLY is their MOTIVATION

[mikegideon]

Mike...I read the same stuff...but like you...prefer to THROW...if I gotta throw my $$$ behind the organization thats been around the block for 100+ years...something just doesn't set right with me with the NAGR...when all these "rights" groups start popping up I have to think Just WHAT EXACTLY is their MOTIVATION

I think this is one of those guys that isn't happy with the NRA when it comes to HIS priorities. I'm pretty happy with the NRA. They're not perfect, but well worth what little they get from me. Fortunately, I don't have to worry about his motivation, since I'm not going to support loud little groups over the established large organization. Gun lobbying is complicated, and takes lots of resources.

[vontar]

I just want those Rifles to come home. However, I don't want everyone to get rich sticking it to everyone else while doing it. I know some will. It won't lower the cost any. I sure would like to get one of each in good shape at a fair price.

[TnEngineer]

Obummers people demonize the guns that my grandfathers used to keep our country free. Great. That's just great. And, par for the course.

It is no wonder I hate the man. I respect the office but, despise the man.