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VUPDblue · December 17, 2006, 10:29 AM

I'm glad you could put that 'on paper' so to speak. The ATF itself cannot allow new MG's on the register, but it can however change its mind a third time. Seems to me that the legal wrangling here would have to be over the very defintion of a MG as it appears in 922(o) and how that applies to the Akins device. You know, if we take the case against the Ill state trooper where parts of the NFA were ruled void for vagueness and then add a possible positive outcome (that is relative) to this Akins decision fiasco, the pendulum could very well begin to swing the other way on the entire body of 922(o). These types of cases are what shape our laws. I may be a dreamer here, but I am going to watch this thing very closely. If there is a way any of us can lend our voices or support, I suggest we find that avenue and approach it with vigor.

December 17, 2006, 10:29 AM	#32
VUPDblue Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2005 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 1,981	I'm glad you could put that 'on paper' so to speak. The ATF itself cannot allow new MG's on the register, but it can however change its mind a third time. Seems to me that the legal wrangling here would have to be over the very defintion of a MG as it appears in 922(o) and how that applies to the Akins device. You know, if we take the case against the Ill state trooper where parts of the NFA were ruled void for vagueness and then add a possible positive outcome (that is relative) to this Akins decision fiasco, the pendulum could very well begin to swing the other way on the entire body of 922(o). These types of cases are what shape our laws. I may be a dreamer here, but I am going to watch this thing very closely. If there is a way any of us can lend our voices or support, I suggest we find that avenue and approach it with vigor. __________________ Silencers have NEVER been illegal !