The D.C. gun ban applies to handguns, not rifles. I'm sure that since you are a member of the NRA you don't really care to make a distinction or be truthful about what the ban is on, nor do you care that gun violence is a problem. While the second amendment guarantees the right to own a firearm, it doesn't state that you are allowed to own any or all types of firearms - otherwise shouldn't I have the right to own a bazooka, you know for the safety of my family. It seems the only doublespeak is coming from you.
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