Dan... as you well know and for the edification of anyone who does not know, A semi can be turned into an auto in minutes with screw drivers, wrenches and a file.

Let me try to make my point(s) above a tad more clear...

I think some see a problem which exists and think the NRA is at fault for it when it is clearly the fault of the US federal and state governments. Here, since the 30s, restricted weapons (barrel less that 18" long, automatics, some others) have required a permit of ownership and transport to and from an approved range must be by permit with the route taken being the shortest between one's home and the range. These permits must include the date and time(s) of transport. A permit can be issued for regular transport, eg, every Thursday night from 6PM to 10PM. A change of address requires a change of permit(s).

As I understand it, in some states one can purchase a machine pistol and ammo and then sell these to any nutcase or criminal. I kinda see that as a wee problem too. But that isn't the NRA's fault. As for the NRA lobbying $, well, that's the governments' fault as well as the fault of the people who elect the governments.

Is there an NARA you antis can donate to? Are you a member?

There, clear as mud now, eh?