Comments on: Crapo Seeks To Import Foreign Guns

By: JIMV

JIMV — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:22:44 +0000

I figure this is as much as the wussies at State can do to placate the appetite of today’s discredited and generally laughed at gun gabbers.

By: NRA Guy

NRA Guy — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:45:43 +0000

This will not dilute the value of “collector weapons” & the reason they were denied by Clinton has Nothing to do with Economics. This is a Second Amendment issue. Where did you earn your Economics Degree? But for Hillary, this was a Done Deal.

These weapons do not fire the NATO 5.56 mm (223 calibre). The M1 Garrand is 30.06 & the M1 Carbine is a 30 carbine Pistol cartridge. Both are no longer in Military Inventory. Korea Manufactures a number of excellent weapons (e.g., Daewoo) and has NO Need for 60 year old Military Surplus weapons. Dave, that’s why THEY are selling them.

Thus, we are not depriving South Korea of any ability to arm themselves unless by denying them revenue from selling Vintage arms to have cash for MODERN WEAPONS & AMMO.

By: Skorzeny

Skorzeny — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:41:26 +0000

The headline, Supra, “Crapo Seeks To Import ‘Foreign’ Guns” is Patently UNTRUE. These are U.S. manufactured (1940s – 1950s) M1 Garrand & M1 Carbines. Korea obtained them circa the late 1950s – early 1960s. Korea wishes to sell them, as they are no longer of Military suitability. A warehouse full of collector’s Treasure Troves.

EDITOR NOTE–From an economic standpoint won’t this dilute the value of existing “collector weapons” in the U.S.? Also aren’t we depriving all those Koreans of a chance to arm themselves against the threat from the North?

Why “beat up” on Crapo? A ‘Bieter’ buddy (Hillary) beat’er buddy … was the One that stopped the deal several months ago, necessitating stalwart involvement of NRA & Senators such as Crapo. Crapo is a HERO. Get over it…

By: wince

wince — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:55:44 +0000

Alot of those types of guns are sold thru the Civilian Marksmanship Program, Id like to get an M1 myself. Im not sure if thats where these ones would be going, but seems likly.

http://www.odcmp.com/default.htm

By: NRA Guy

NRA Guy — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 03:13:34 +0000

This is Old News. August 19, 2010 (Brian McCombie) >Gundigest.com

Those rifles were in South Korean Warehouses for the last five decades & could prove a treasure trove for military surplus retailers collectors and shooters.

“Contact your congressmen and senators and tell them to expedite this matter concerning repatriation of American made Rifles”. Google the article at the above Web Addresses… Great Article… State Dept. (Clinton) Torpedoed the matter immediately prior to its completion.

By: dog

dog — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 03:09:29 +0000

My liberal friends are armed to the teeth. The M1 carbines might be the full auto version. Bring em on.

By: Kappa TA

Kappa TA — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 02:29:32 +0000

Opponent’s name is Tom Sullivan, Democrat. (Also Randy Berquest, Independent.)

Second Amendment issue: Sen. Crapo received an A+ from the National Rifle Association (NRA). Not sure how much money if any he received from the NRA??? No surprise here, other than the ATF fears these antique rifles could be retrofited and pose a danger to public safety; this is a poor way out of the gate of a new congressional session with a mandate to fix the economy; and can the senator lift a ban on something others might collect or treasure, like cost of living adjustments (COLAS) for military/veterans and senior citizens, fair taxes, jobs, etc?

It is much ado about something when special interests, even just collectors, once again are top priorities!

By: Diane

Diane — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:02:22 +0000

Can’t stand Crapo, but who cares about the gun deal? Much ado about nothing. Bring em over.

By: Satisfied Constituent

Satisfied Constituent — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 20:38:04 +0000

It’s nice to know this issue is one of Senator Crapo’s top priorities. Because there’s obviously nothing more important happening in Idaho than the shortage of military rifles from South Korea.

By: Mr. Logic

Mr. Logic — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:03:10 +0000

It would seem LOGICAL for Mr. Crapo to have announced his support for this bill back in October when Clancy’s Gun blog reported it rather than to wait until AFTER election day when it is old news.

But then it would have given his opponent (whatever his name is) something to talk about.