Xenia's boyfriend, John, pointed out to me the MP3s of debate on the recent New York gun bans. I mentioned the .50 caliber ban in my QOTD the other day.
From reading the bill one would assume they were totally ignorant of guns. But as I listened to the debate I found they carefully and accurately informed the sponser and others that rifled shotguns would be covered by this poorly written bill. The sponsor said it wouldn't. When pushed on this the sponsor changed the subject. When asked "How many crimes were committed with .50 caliber rifles?" And again she repeatedly changed the subject. The truth does not matter to these bigots.
Listen for yourself.