BG> Given that the US mandated some years ago for a reduction in shotgun
BG> magazine capacity from 5 rounds to 3, isn't the drum magazine illegal?

KR> i dont know about shotguns, they certainly legislated about
KR> automatic pistols. i saw a program on tv about when i was in the
KR> us, all new magazines have a set maximum capacity, i think 9 rounds.
KR> older 15 round magazines are legal but they can't sell new ones.

BG> Of course, it completely slipped my mind that US gun laws are state-based,
BG> and vary quite markedly.  For example, I have a friend in Florida, where
BG> it is (or was) perfectly legal to carry a handgun, provided that it is NOT
BG> concealed (in an external holster perhaps?). Same with that town in Texas
BG> (?) where almost everybody owns or carries guns, and they have the lowest
BG> crime rate in the entire mainland US (can't imagine why).  :)

KR> i think that this is a federal law, its named after some member of
KR> the government that was nearly assassinated (cant remember his name)

Brady Bill wasnt it ? Thats the law that just been binned now.
Largely because the Democrats lost control of the Congress.
@EOT:

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