bans import of M1's

[nd164th]

Another great decision by those running things in US now, makes no sense as usual.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/09/01/obama-administration-reverses-course-forbids-sale-antique-m-rifles/

[Col.Klink]

I think that it is a good decision, because there are already enough crimes committed with M1 Garand and Carbines that we don't need anymore! *ends sarcasm* This is absolutely retarded, and I really hope the South Koreans won't destroy them! They are probably all pretty much trashed, but they would provide an excellent source for cheap shooters. Hopefully they (the South Koreans) will hang onto them for now, and maybe we can work out a deal with them after this regime, er I mean, "administration" is voted out.

[james m]

My understanding is that these have been in storage since the 50s so hopefully there are some nice examples. However; We're probably going to have to wait at least two more years to find out. I have a colleague with connections in the Korean Government who is trying to arrange to look at them.
There's two issues that I'm aware of regarding importation for sale to collectors:
The disposition of the current powers here.
The fact that these are probably Lend Lease guns
Jim

[Johnny Peppers]

Aren't the M1 Rifles some of the "Canned" rifles that were reworked and sealed following WWII? If so, they could be some nice rifles.

[crowback]

M-1

This is why they are banned - we do not want crazy vets taking the law into their own hands !!!

[rajko84]

This is why they are banned - we do not want crazy vets taking the law into their own hands !!!

[Josh Beckett]

Did you expect anything less? I never got my hopes up. Wait till Palin gets in there, they will get here eventually.

What Im concerned about is the POTUS letting them get our tax dollars to destroy the rifles.

[Gimpy117]

well I can see where they are coming from. they're afraid of so many guns flooding the market. But still most will be bought by people like us

[Josh Beckett]

But still, I doubt any of the gangstas would use a M1 garand, Im willing to bet not a single one would know how to load one. Just another way for a complete dunce (Obama) to look tough on crime.

[james m]

Yeah: Some gangsta guy is going to lay out $600+ for one of these. I can just bet that as soon as you tell him they need to be checked with a throat erosion gauge he goes looking for his girlfriend!
Jim

[brus]

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http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/09/01/obama-administration-reverses-course-forbids-sale-antique-m-rifles/

Very sad to hear this story... the usual stupid political language which doesn't respect historical rifles ... I'm curios to know how many crimes/year are committed with a M1 Garand.

Regards
brus

[Gerard/Relic Hunter]

The most intrusive tyranny is usually done in the name of keeping the citizen "safe". Actually, this is undoubtably a payback to the anti-gun lobby.

[Josh Beckett]

What are the chances of our tax dollars going to destroying these rifles?

[Troy101]

It's because of the illegal alien Muslim that has occupied the White House

[Gimpy117]

It's because of the illegal alien Muslim that has occupied the White House

somebody's been watching a lot of fox news