US opposes import of M1 rifles from South Korea

[Tilted]

US opposes Seoul’s bid to sell old rifles

The U.S. government opposed South Korea’s bid to sell hundreds of thousands of aging U.S. combat rifles to American gun collectors, a senior government official said Thursday.

The ministry announced the plan last September as part of efforts to boost its defense budget, saying the export of the M1 Garand and carbine rifles would start by the end of 2009.

The U.S. administration put the brakes on the plan, citing “problems” that could be caused by the importation of the rifles.

The problems the U.S. government cited were somewhat ambiguous, said an official at the Ministry of National Defense on condition of anonymity.

“The U.S. insisted that imports of the aging rifles could cause problems such as firearm accidents. It was also worried the weapons could be smuggled to terrorists, gangs or other people with bad intentions,” the official told The Korea Times.#

 

[Vince]

“The U.S. insisted that imports of the aging rifles could cause problems such as firearm accidents. It was also worried the weapons could be smuggled to terrorists, gangs or other people with bad intentions,” the official told The Korea Times.#

Yep, sounds like something out of the mouth of some liberal idiot. Gangs and terrorists are really looking for the M1 rifle. I'm sure they'd rather have those WWII relics than those automatics that they can get in the US so easily.

 

[ImnoMensa]

Yep, sounds like something out of the mouth of some liberal idiot. Gangs and terrorists are really looking for the M1 rifle. I'm sure they'd rather have those WWII relics than those automatics that they can get in the US so easily.

I remember the day they issued me one at Fort Knox.

I would like to have one,but the ones that are sold in Legion Magazine are waaaaay overpriced.

Probably a good 75% of the S. Korean supply sold in the US would never get fired.

 

[Vince]

I remember the day they issued me one at Fort Knox.

I would like to have one,but the ones that are sold in Legion Magazine are waaaaay overpriced.

Probably a good 75% of the S. Korean supply sold in the US would never get fired.

I would definitely love to have an M1. Maybe if enough of them got into the US, the price would go down. This would be something to keep locked up in the gun safe and kept oiled. Don't think I'd ever shoot it.

 

[Pushrod]

The story first broke about these rifles over two years ago, and at that time the U.S. gave approval for the importation of them. I guess this administration has put a halt to that. Sure, they're not against our Second Amendment Rights!

I can't wait till we throw this entire crop of criminals out of office.

 

[Larry Gude]

I would definitely love to have an M1. Maybe if enough of them got into the US, the price would go down. This would be something to keep locked up in the gun safe and kept oiled. Don't think I'd ever shoot it.

I'd buy one if the price was good. And I'd shoot the hell out of it!!!

GREAT rifles.

 

[Matthew]

You bet and I keep mine well oiled and hidden for the day it is needed.

 

[Tilted]

At $220, I'd buy 3 so I had spare parts.

 

[EmptyTimCup]

At $220, I'd buy 3 so I had spare parts.

one every pay check for A YR

 

[chernmax]

I'd buy one, it's an excellent rifle, just heavy by todays field standards...

It's also better than some 3rd world sh*thole getting them...

Last, if they have to truly get rid of them, take them to a deep part of the ocean and deep six them!

 

[huntr1]

If nothing else, bring them in and sell thru the Civilian Marksmanship Program.

 

[Pushrod]

If nothing else, bring them in and sell thru the Civilian Marksmanship Program.

In the article from a few years ago, the CMP said that they would not be selling them as the CMP is not an importer, and can only get rifles from the U S Army as per their charter.

 

[huntr1]

In the article from a few years ago, the CMP said that they would not be selling them as the CMP is not an importer, and can only get rifles from the U S Army as per their charter.

Well, since we gave the damn things to Korea, they should give them back to the Army to be sold through the CMP. Just like Italy (or was it France?) and Germany/Austria did with the Carbines that are currently for sale through CMP.

 

[Pushrod]

Well, since we gave the damn things to Korea, they should give them back to the Army to be sold through the CMP. Just like Italy (or was it France?) and Germany/Austria did with the Carbines that are currently for sale through CMP.

If I remember correctly, this batch of M1's were purchased by Korea and not the ones that were given to them by our government.

 

[BOP]

US opposes Seoul’s bid to sell old rifles

Yes, because, as we all know, the terrorists are lusting after a 3 and a half foot long (easily concealable), 11 pound (lightweight), bolt action (lots of steel on target), .30-06 caliber (universal, readily available ammunition), iron-sighted (for long distance, improved accuracy sniping) weapon. Oh, and did we mention the distinctive "ping" sound that the weapon made when the 5-round ammunition clip makes when it's ejected? That's good for not letting your enemy know exactly where you are in the dark.

Yep, that's just the kind of inexpensive, easily portable, high speed weapon terrorists are looking for.

 

[BOP]

I'd buy one, it's an excellent rifle, just heavy by todays field standards...

It's also better than some 3rd world sh*thole getting them...

Last, if they have to truly get rid of them, take them to a deep part of the ocean and deep six them!

Do we have a solution for you:

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[dustin]

maybe it will happen?

maybe they will be imported after all??? i'm not holding my breath...

NRA-ILA :: Lawmakers Offer Legislation To Allow Importation Of M1s

Now, S. 381—the Collectible Firearms Protection Act—sponsored by U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and its House companion bill H.R. 615, sponsored U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), seek to once again allow these American-made firearms to be re-imported and sold in the U.S.

NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox made the following statement in support of the legislation: “The importation restrictions on M1 rifles and carbines was a defacto gun ban. These firearms are sought after by gun collectors as they are a part of America’s history. They are also commonly used for lawful purposes such as hunting, sports shooting and self defense. On behalf of the tens of millions of law-abiding American gun owners, I would like to thank these legislators for their leadership in presenting a legislative fix to this backdoor gun ban.”

“This is a common sense bill that is designed to allow law-abiding Americans to own a piece of history,” said Tester, Chairman of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus. “This is a simple issue of making sure that a government bureaucracy doesn’t stand in the way of our Second Amendment rights.”

Under the bill, firearms that are lawfully possessed by a foreign government—and that are more than 50 years old and considered antiques or relics—may be re-imported to properly licensed groups and sold without written permission from the U.S. Departments of State or Defense.

 

[jrt_ms1995]

Yes, because, as we all know, the terrorists are lusting after a 3 and a half foot long (easily concealable), 11 pound (lightweight), gas operated semi-automatic (lots of steel on target), .30-06 caliber (universal, readily available ammunition), iron-sighted (for long distance, improved accuracy sniping) weapon. Oh, and did we mention the distinctive "ping" sound that the weapon made when the 8-round ammunition clip makes when it's ejected? That's good for not letting your enemy know exactly where you are in the dark.

Yep, that's just the kind of inexpensive, easily portable, high speed weapon terrorists are looking for.

Fixed for ya.

 

[Pushrod]

Fixed for ya.

Oh, No! Its a scary rifle that Holds more than 1 round of ammunition.

So I take it you don't like guns?

 

[Vince]

Fixed for ya.

Wow, a big 8-round clip. Hell, my old Remington 30.06 holds 4 in the clip and one in the chamber.