Baca seeks to limit hollow point use

[LUVMYSIGP225]

Originally Posted by Jeff XD

“We are trying to prevent the use of hollow point bullets because they are a highly lethal form of ammunition,” Baca said. “If you shoot a gun with this sort of bullet, you are shooting to kill.”

I cannot believe morons like this are allowed to run for office.

This is another case of police officers getting their rights taken away while criminals get preferential treatment(all illegals are criminals).

My opinion, which is usually right, is that they should be using high power rifles on the borders and utilize Marine Corps snipers.

God, I hate liberals!

[FrankRizzoXD40]

Originally Posted by Trace

Sounds like a repeat of this idiot from Feb 23, 2006...


Behold! The New York State Villiage Idiot!
State Senator David Patterson, He is running to be Lt. Governor in NY State on Elliot Spitzer’s ticket.
He has introduced a bill in the State Senate of New York that would require Police Officers to shoot suspects in the arm or leg to disable instead of shooting for center of mass.

You've got to be joking, right?

My god.....Liberalism IS a mental disorder--the far-left kind that is.

Frank

[PilgrimChapter33]

Man... you guys over here in the Political room have been giving me more gas these past few days... I really need to stop coming over here and reading about all this stupid Dem/Lib bull----....... I'm gonna go find some Tums....

[Miguel]

Originally Posted by Jeff XD

http://www.house.gov/baca/latestnews/release062003.htm
Baca seeks prohibition on use of lethal hollow point bullets at borders


WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Joe Baca (D-Rialto) initiated a letter today to Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, expressing opposition to the use of hollow point or “controlled expansion” bullets by agents in the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection in the Department of Homeland Security.
The Department is currently soliciting proposals for up to 225 million rounds of ammunition to be used during routine border patrols. The Congressman said that border patrol agents have no need to use such lethal ammunition.
“We are trying to prevent the use of hollow point bullets because they are a highly lethal form of ammunition,” Baca said. “If you shoot a gun with this sort of bullet, you are shooting to kill.”
Hollow point bullets are a type of ammunition designed to expand upon hitting a target. The impact forces the bullet to mushroom open, expanding to 160 percent its original size. This causes a large wound cavity and increases the likelihood of death.
“The concern is that immigrants, including women and children, trying to come across our borders will be killed instantly by the bullets,” Baca said. “We want to protect our borders, but that does not mean that customs agents have a license to kill.”
Although many police departments in major cities use hollow point bullets, their justifications do not apply at the border. The New York City Police Department argues that using the bullet inside the city limit is necessary because it is less likely to ricochet injuring innocent bystanders.
“Custom agents, have no reason to use this sort of bullet. They do not work in the city, around large groups of people, or buildings,” Baca said. “The likelihood of a bullet ricocheting is very slim. There simply is no reason to use the hollow points in that type of environment.”
Joining Baca as cosigners on the letter are Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Ciro Rodriguez (D-TX), Raul Grijalva (D-AZ0, Luis Gutierrez (D-IL), Ed Pastor (D-AZ), and Jim McDermott (D-WA). A total of 9 members have joined Baca on the letter.


I think the "best" quote in the article is
Baca said. “If you shoot a gun with this sort of bullet, you are shooting to kill.”
I would really hope the Customs agents not be shooting at anybody unless they were in fear for their life.

Next you are going to tell us about the president secretely tape-recording his conversations.

[paranoid]

Originally Posted by LUVMYSIGP225

I cannot believe morons like this are allowed to run for office.

They keep getting elected for the same reason 70 to 80 million gun owners can't get any good gun laws or pro gun politicians voted in............ If you don't get it, you are part of the problem.......

I wished I had seen the original post sooner. Sorry for diggin it up.

Baca is a traitor to this nation. His intent is to turn this country in to mexico. He wants his homies sneaking over here to get here safe. He is slightly pro gun, but I believe only so "his people" can quickly get Americans off thier land they are "rightfully" taking back one house at a time.

Maybe the police that guard these anti gun politicians need to be unarmed. Think of the savings to the taxpayer if they just used unarmed mall security!!!!

[aiformula]

Another do as I say type.... I bet he won't stop his security detail from carrying them.

[Brickboy240]

Another fine example of the "change" some of you were voting for, eh?

Careful what you vote for and what comes with it.

- Brickboy240

[rev-arb]

Originally Posted by mattjohnston87

So lemme get this straight...

Not only do they not want civilians to have the "evil" hollow point expanding lethal ammunition, but now they want to make it illegal for Law Enforcement types PROTECTING our country!!?!!?!?!?!?

WTH!!! They never cease to amaze me.

Matt

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