'What Is An Assault Weapon?': Tom Cotton Grills ATF Director Nominee

At today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) questioned Steven Dettelbach, nominee to be ATF Director.
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[@ReverseProof]

So let me get this straight. He wants to ban something he can't even define? Coward!

[@jannorris4140]

Yup! Typical democrat.

[@spydude38]

It is intentional. They won't define it because they want to get power first, then they will define it and then you or I can do nothing about it.

[@marcussmith3969]

He can't define what an assault weapon is. Yet, we now have a woman that will be a sitting Supreme Court that can't define what a woman is.

[@transparentglazier]

If he was asked what the definition of a woman is, he would blow up

[@bodinmuschinsky3742]

Par-for-the-course in Biden's world.

[@jeffcarpenter1891]

He clearly did not want to answer questions and obviously is not qualified for the job.

[@jkrichton]

The unqualified seems to be the winner most of the time, unfortunately.

[@mikeyob4271]

Well said friend.

[@lnash2569]

That goes for 98% setting in Congress.

[@deasonred8906]

"It's up to you all how to restrict people's rights..." No it's not, you can't restrict our rights. Shall not be infringed.

[@ktsmttt3174]

Love how he said "infringe UNNECESSARILY on the rights..." Therefore, he openly admits to him wanting to infringe on Constitutional rights. And believes that the government should infringe on citizens' rights.

[@aaronkristo858]

I don't recall any of the text in the Second Amendment giving power to the government to necessarily infringe on the right to bear arms in any capacity.

[@jamiehess4211]

Good ear. I caught that, too.

[@ktsmttt3174]

@@aaronkristo858 exactly he said he is admitting to wanting to infringe on Constitutional rights. Which any politician who wants to strip rights that are in the Constitution for citizens protections should be voted out. These rights aren't for the government they are to prevent overreach from the government that violates a citizen.

[@libertarianlife3651]

YUP, DAMNED RIGHT. What part of "shall not be infringed" is too difficult to understand? We ALL know how knowed up gun control expert ALEC BALDWIN is. Single action cowboy pistols don't "go off all by themselves and I own and love several..

[@barthslung]

To be fair, that would be the best argument for gun control. "We want to limit rights in regards to (blank), just not unnecessarily." That really is a solid argument lol

[@kamuiius]

When the government says you don't need guns, YOU NEED GUNS!

[@bigkw1568]

Gunssssssss

[@johnnysneed4173]

GRIMM, YOU ARE EXACTLY RIGHT.

[@1erinjames]

The current administration is doing everything it can to get America attacked by china, Russia, iran, north korea, anyone really. Of course they want America disarmed. Easier to invade. Mental health is the cause of this horrific tragedy!! In California some lunatic hit multiple children with his car then got out with a knife. The mentally disturbed will use anything to harm others!! STOP politicizing tragedies and manipulating people because you dont want Americans to have guns!!!

[@patrickfennell6372]

Notice they are protected by people who carry and use firearms.

[@1erinjames]

@@patrickfennell6372 i noticed it was a firearm that stopped that lunatic!!

[@thomasstevens9551]

The right to keep and bear arms SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED!!!!!

[@onetrickpony4179]

What does "well regulated" mean to you?

[@thomasstevens9551]

@@onetrickpony4179 A militia is not well regulated if it's members have no ready access to arms.

[@mofo4193]

@@onetrickpony4179 "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." A well regulated militia is addressed as security for the state, the right of the "people" shall not be infringed. Two different things addressed in the same amendment.

[@MaynardCrow]

It has been infringed, repeatedly, for the duration.

[@MaynardCrow]

@@onetrickpony4179 It means "functional" or that it is capable of doing what it is intended to do, if you understand how words are used in the time period in which they were used in the era when the document you are referencing was written. With that context, a person of moderate reading comprehension understands the implication that it is necessary for the adult men who form a militia in times of need to have their own battle rifle that they maintain and are familiar enough with to do their duty if called to action. Claiming it implied government oversight only serves to draw into question if you are dishonest or merely ignorant. If whatever you gleaned about the late 1700s from your schooling is foggy against the louder talking points that talking heads in suits trained you to parrot on your tv "news" show, I recommend reading the federalist papers for firsthand accounts of what the people who contributed to our constitution were thinking.

[@jameshowe5051]

I would like to thank Senator Tom Cotton. for his tireless efforts in dealing with and exposing this corrupt leftist regime!

[@owenbanks2089]

Thank you for the clarity Sen. Cotton & for your support of the Constitution. It's becoming harder & harder to be a hunter or sportsman now.

[@robertsmith4019]

It's so disgusting watching all of JB's nominee liars dodging legitimate questions.

[@transparentglazier]

Better yet, appoint the jerks and pay them minimum wage w/o benefits, none of them would show up to the hearings

[@DrHogfan]

No different than Obama and Clinton minions.

[@onetrickpony4179]

It's more disgusting watching Republican Trumpist political hacks like the Tom Cotton choad put on political theatre for television cameras.

[@justdoingitjim7095]

He openly calls for a ban on "assault" weapons in his campaign, but doesn't know what an "assault" weapon is so he could ban it! That's like passing laws to ban ghosts!

[@almosthuman1398]

Technically, he called for a ban on "assault style rifles", not assault weapons as the question was phrased. He could have chosen to be confrontational with Cotton, but instead he acquiesced in the interest of peaceful discourse. Like it or not, the ATF does have a definition for "assault rifle" and assault style rifle. Dettlebach is fully aware of that definition.

[@AKJames762]

@@almosthuman1398 yes they do have a definition of "assault RIFLE" because an assault RIFLE is an actual firearm classification. "Assault WEAPON" is not. "Assault WEAPON" is a generic and ambiguous term made up by the media, politicians and anti gun groups. Anti gun politicians keep the term "assault WEAPON" generic and ambiguous so they can change how it's defined based on how they feel any given day they want to bastardize a tragedy to fit their political needs.

[@bkh8528]

Yup the ATF does have a definition for an “assault rifle” and it’s for fully automatic rifles which are illegal to own, purchase, or sell anywhere in America (expect for military and certain government agencies, of course)…….. and yes Dettlebach is fully aware of that definition………..

[@almosthuman1398]

@@bkh8528 According to the ATF classification, semi-automatics also qualify. You can look it up. BTW, I think the ATF classification is still too vague. It includes rifles that probably should not be included, but it is what it is.

[@kimhansen9124]

Dettelbach is a lying Putts. Ban something you cant describe? Blah Blah Drivel.

[@PV96]

I am constantly amazed at how stupid some of our so called “leaders” are!!

[@DeanOlin1]

Seems to be a lot of trouble these days with not being able to define things. The reason for this is because when terms are precisely defined, your argument becomes assailable. By intentionally keeping terms vague and cloudy, you make it difficult for anyone to attack an inconsistent position.

[@michaelshapiro1543]

That's a very interesting & useful explanation!

[@Billy420-69]

Wants to ban "assault" rifles, then define them. That's one of the most clown world thing I've ever heard.

[@Betty-qd8st]

How can they ban something they can’t explain or define?

[@Billy420-69]

@@Betty-qd8st That's the trick. I think the plan is to ban them then define an "assault" rifle as any semi-automatic firearm that will accept a magazine.

[@Betty-qd8st]

@@Billy420-69 or add what ever they want to the list.

[@potatohead1423]

"You need to vote for it to find out what's in it."

[@dwaingambino1979]

That's right up there with what's a women

[@stephenleebrownsr5521]

If they want to ban them they should know what they're talking about.

[@tearl5676]

A common problem among democrats. Watch the video here on KZbin of Rep. Carolyn McCarthy D- NY talking about her legislation to ban "barrel shrouds" but finally having to admit that she had no idea of what a barrel shroud was or what it was for. It's hilarious.

[@lnash2569]

At least we didn't have to hear "thank you for the question"

[@kendawa2918]

Double speak. Thank you Senator Cotton.

[@Glock2201]

Does he not realize how stupid he sounds when he said he was in favor of banning something that he cannot or refuses to define.

[@johnsnyder1253]

or doesn't exist.

[@kathyscorner4917]

Nor does he care

[@johannest3628]

Doesn't matter. That's the most frustrating part of this. They DON'T CARE about making sense, because so many people are stuck in the land of emotions that you don't NEED to make sense as long as you appeal to their emotional cravings.

[@jcbright502]

People like him need to be banned!!!!

[@lukequigley121]

It's a phrase used to go w/ the govt tout to GAIN MORE CONTROL..Citizens w/out weapons are easily lorded over..

[@billmonroe8826]

Well done, Senator Cotton!!! All he can say is that it's up to this legislative body, yet he called for a ban on assault weapons? Are the American people awake yet?

[@markreeves2491]

As to your last sentence, no they aren't awake !

[@onetrickpony4179]

Awake? Do you mean woke? It's the same word, douche.

[@JmO-ee1bi]

You mean woke?

[@glenjohnson5036]

Been awake for a long time!

[@user-po5po6pn8o]

Cotton knows how to say the right things but he's a closet rino don't forget when it comes down to it he won't significantly change anything.

[@maratb5291]

You can't "infringe unnecessarily". ANY infringement is unconstitutional. And you can't ban something you can't define.

[@countryhero01]

"ANSWER THE DAMN QUESTION"

[@ronstoner1823]

“it would only be for a legislative body”, and yet the ATF is trying to make legislative rules on their own.

[@sertank735]

That’s the loophole, the circular logic that these executive agencies use.

[@jvelez5381]

@@sertank735 all agencies should be banned ALL

[@joshualittle877]

In reality they arent really making them on their own. They begin right around Presidential Election time to reorient themselves to the politics of the incoming admin and then they can very quickly alter the way they enforce individual laws based on what POTUS wants without actually altering the text of the law. So under Trump for example ATF began treating the Bump Stock as an NFA Item though it was not and still is not listed anywhere in said law. Arround the time Biden was took office the same began to happen with Pistol braces. ATF is doing this to fulfill Presidential desires. In some cases like with Trump they have the balls to put their name on it and with others such as Biden they let others fall on their swords to get it done.

[@stephenschenider4007]

@@sertank735 Half true. He got the powers from Biden.

[@sertank735]

@@stephenschenider4007 Biden is the head of the executive branch.

[@mattwilliams3427]

Like kryptonite to gender ideologists: “What is a woman?”… the same for gun control advocates who don’t know anything about guns: “What is an assault weapon?”

[@Betty-qd8st]

They can’t define what a woman is... so !

[@wnchstrman]

They never want to define something they intend to bend the definitons of to suit their radical agenda.

[@Betty-qd8st]

@@wnchstrman truth

[@1erinjames]

Having trouble finding info on this, but there was 1 independent media report that the 18yr old criminal was struggling with gender identity. Hormone replacement therapy for the opposite gender can cause extreme mental disturbances. The msm and current commie govt would NEVER admit to this, but its a legit cause/concern.

[@johnobrien1528]

What’s a protection weapon?

[@lindsaymoore9630]

It’s what politicians and lawyers call a gun.

[@bodinmuschinsky3742]

Tom Cotton is a BOSS. A straight up BOSS. This man is a true American, and one of a handful of GOP members who absolutely belong in D.C. representing the PEOPLE! 💪

[@krisnyc9134]

He's trying to play ignorant but he's very clear on what he means and will do at ATF

[@guillermoelnino]

*AFT 😉

[@mikelee9886]

If he's calling for a ban on assault weapons... and can't define what an assault weapon is... then WHAT WAS HE CALLING FOR A BAN ON?

[@All-By-Myself]

A spoon … 😁

[@haveaseatoverthere3326]

Literally any and all firearms. They propose no real practical solutions.

[@stg4478]

that's easy anything they say is assault weapon need banned

[@jnicksnewstart]

Everything

[@chickenmom720]

​@have a seat over there like where Biden called for a ban on 9mm rounds because they "can blow your lung out of your body". These people think movies are real life.

[@geekchameleon]

A potential ATF director claims he can't define "assault weapon" and that only Congress could ban them... The same ATF that has declared triggers as machineguns and partially machined, wholly functionless blocks of aluminum as firearms. He should known as a prospective head of the agency that it has stepped far beyond the legislative bounds set by congress, and Cotton is perceptive enough to realize he craves that power to affect his personal beliefs.

[@firestream93]

Yeah, I picked up on that too. It's weird how the ATF wants Congress to be able to decide law for one instance, but not for anoher.

[@NoneYaBiz5]

Refusal to answer the question asked. Instant removal from the hearing and never to be allowed to hold any government job for the rest of their lives.

[@marvinsauer8493]

When he refused to define “assault weapons”, the next questions SHOULD have been about the ATF redefining triggers/bump stocks as machine guns, receivers and pistol braces. He said “assault weapon” was to be defined by congress, BUT the ATF is seriously overstepping it’s authority by redefining machine guns, receivers and SBRs. Can’t have it both ways.

[@cyeszin2818]

I think your onto something there bud

[@1erinjames]

They cant define "assault weapon" because ANYTHING can be used to become a weapon to assault another. In California a man used his car the other day to run over 3 children. As their very injured bodies lay in the street, the driver got out of his vehicle with a knife and was approaching the children b4 hecwas stopped by witnesses. We do not have a gun problem in America. We have a huge mental illness and depravity problem in the US!! Politicizing these tragedies that involve firearms is disturbing and downright evil. Manipulating grieving families for votes is disgusting!!

[@1erinjames]

Add in the coming war we are being forced into..... do NOT let anyone get away with thinking guns are the problem. People MUST speak out against this twisted agenda to disarm our nation!!!

[@bargeman100]

They have a score sheet for arm braces.

[@johnedward1611]

He said we need to regulate assault weapons in a way that's not "too broad that it would unnecessarily infringe on 2A rights" Meaning they can infringe on your rights if they deem it necessary

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

So this clown called for the banning of assault weapons during a campaign without even knowing what assault weapons are??? That should unequivocally be an instant lifetime disqualification for any public office anywhere in government.

[@roberthutchison7806]

Amen

[@russheins6458]

The way politicians can run around a question and never answer it is mind boggling. Is that the way all these people communicate in Washington DC??? I’d lose my mind if I had to sit thru that crap day in and day out.

[@ronmor8237]

Love Tom Cotton!!!!! We need more people like him in the senate!

[@utoobia]

His son is back there thinking, “Jeez, dad is a looking like a clueless hypocrite.”

[@janiegonzalez5494]

💯

[@modakkagitplugga]

The atf recently had trouble trying to decide if a metal thermos was an assault rifle I'm not making that up, it's even dumber than the shoe string

[@leonardcollings7389]

Go back in time an an assult weapon was a stone.

[@transparentglazier]

@@leonardcollings7389 Still is in some parts of the world

[@seanberthiaume6909]

@@leonardcollings7389 The 1st recorded MURDER!

[@RadioUgly]

No wonder nobody can't get anything DONE, they can't even decide what it IS that they are even talking about. You don't need a Committee to understand something and take a stand for or against it. Every question is deflected because he doesn't know literally anything and he won't even apologize for a case that they LOST. It's like he's afraid to make a move because actually DEFINING what he means may weaken his position. This is a position of FEAR.

[@tobinleonard5836]

I seriously hope they can find a BETTER and more KNOWLEDGEABLE nominee!

[@mrt1426]

So what was he calling for a ban of??? Thank you Senator Cotton.

[@1BobsYourUncle]

He knows damn well what he considers to be an assault weapon.

[@kyle-ri5mz]

"any gun that a civilian can own"

[@kevinstenger4334]

By definition any weapon used to assault someone is an assault weapon, including rocks, hands, rope, baseball bats, etc,etc,etc.

[@stereodreamer23]

People like Dettlebach define "assault weapon" as ANY firearm in the hands of a Constitution-loving Citizen that he disagrees with...

[@luvostaneck4717]

But he is not able to speak about it with people of different view and opinion.

[@MaynardCrow]

I disagree. I honestly don't think it ever occurs to him to imagine any boundaries on the application of that meaningless term. Like most fed parasites of mediocre intelligence and lower than average personal integrity, he never considers the morality or legitimacy of his actions, nor the accuracy and honesty of the words stumbling out his cock-holster. With these types, it's always a matter of how they can wield a vague and subjective concept to further abuse their power.

[@ryanupchurch9683]

When is it right to ever infringe on the rights of law abiding citizens?

[@stanfetzer5779]

“When I was a candidate I did talk about restrictions on assault weapons, I did not define the term”. Huh?? So you talk about things you can’t define??? This man is full of %*^*!

[@Big_T51]

So basically he will not answer anything in his job interview

[@solideogloria...7421]

Cotton Is Politely Savage..!!

[@shrimuyopa8117]

These people need to stop using words that they cannot define.

[@69legman]

WOW !!!!!!!!

[@jamesfogerty3044]

There is no such thing as an “assault guns”.. this should be shouted from the rooftops

[@allenreddick7600]

Fully semi automatic

[@francismarion1834]

If John Wick kills someone with a pencil, that pencil is now considered an assault pencil.

[@allenreddick7600]

@@francismarion1834 yes

[@7318ify]

The official definition of an Assault rifle from the US army is " a selective fire rifle that uses an intermediate cartridge and a detachable magazine."

[@stevendoty9408]

@@allenreddick7600 no such thing as a fully semi auto! it is either full auto, or semi auto. full means one squeeze, many rounds until trigger is released. semi means trigger must be squeezed for every round.

[@sharonreilly2202]

Cotton always gets straight to the point.

[@chrisverby3047]

He forgot to start his answer with "Thank you for the question, Senator".

[@1SGPARKER]

May God have Mercy on our nation.

[@danspoonhour3622]

"Anything" can be an assult weapon; even a sharp pencil if it is used by an individual to try to cause injury or death; even your hand can be an assult weapon; if you "clench" your fist and drawback to strike another; that's attemp to do harm or assult; if you strike the person that's "battery" and could result in injury or death. Now, what's an "assult weapon"?

[@1erinjames]

Mental health is the cause of this horrific tragedy!! In California some lunatic hit multiple children with his car then got out with a knife. The mentally disturbed will use anything to harm others!! They seem to want desperately to remove guns yet theyre provoking other nations to attack America. That tells me that this administration is in bed with treason and by removing guns, the US will be easily taken over.

[@windrider65]

With what you said, now we know for a fact that our government wants to disarm us so we can be obedient debt SLAVES.

[@lukequigley121]

Just read that a 2020 FBI stats that more deaths were from "fists,hands legs / feet than rifles" so yeah weapons of assault can be anything..

[@theronfarrer8974]

Your right I use an assault stick on my mean roosters

[@angelamiller6275]

EXACTLY!

[@youareright5431]

Ughh,umms,ughhs so telling.

[@Diamond_Ace8504]

This is priceless!!!!

[@pfrman4629]

Not to mention the Police call AR's PDW's, Personal Defense Weapons. Even the police think its defense not assault.

[@glynnellis6519]

The same would be true if you asked, “What is a defense weapon?” Surely, a weapon could be used to assault or, defend.

[@juanolosolodolod]

Good point…from now on…instead of AR…they can change it to DR….Defense Rifle…then they can be done with it.

[@nethanelmasters5170]

Your hands can be an assult weapon a baseball bat or a knife.

[@nethanelmasters5170]

@@juanolosolodolod do you even know what AR stands for.

[@juanolosolodolod]

@@nethanelmasters5170 sounds like you’re calling for a argument, yes it’s an assault rifle…can I get “I was making a friendly joke for $1000 please” 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@glynnellis6519]

@@nethanelmasters5170 M-16’s were first issued to US military for the Vietnam war. They were a replacement for the M-14. The M-16 was capable of select fire. From safety, to single shot semi auto fire and full auto fire. AR is an abbreviation for ARMALITE RIFLE… not Assault Rifle. The AR-15 civilian version, not used by the military. Is a semi auto only. Assault Rifle description used by corrupt socialist politician America hating a h0les who want AR’s to appear evil and banned. The brainless Marxist Dem sheep voters believe what their masters tell them.

[@casperjames1881]

If you use a word you should have the definition

[@ep4414]

Seems to be the only term with an actual definition that they choose to avoid is "woman"

[@garypatrick7817]

Cotton is sharp…, And on point…!

[@Gizmo42Rodeo]

2A says "shall not be infringed". NOT "shall not be infringed unnecessarily".

[@geoffreymills9932]

It's actually anything you can assault someone with, a spoon, a key, a rock,

[@blondbowler8776]

"Three men. With a pencil. A fn pencil. Who does that?"(John Wick). "A spear. A fn spear". (Apocalypse Now!).

[@danielw.2473]

He’s completely clueless but thanks for the questions

[@ChrisRisen]

He said, "unnecessarily infringes..." Aren't ALL infringements something we ALL (citizens and elected officials) should avoid and defend against??

[@Mikefr56]

They just can't answer a direct question!

[@tomtroller7982]

My butter knife is a assault weapon

[@dw1218]

What if its unsalted butter?

[@ImaOkie]

That would be a salt and buttery !

[@peteremig6244]

He uses lots of words and says absolutely nothing... Assault is an action and ANY item (rock, stick, knife, finger, etc...) can be used to commit an assault. BTW... SPLC fits the criteria as a "hate group."

[@lorenhamstra5964]

I would like to see congress have hearings on the Southern Poverty Law Center and their influence.

[@2541968joey]

And these are the people Joe wants in special positions.

[@williamfriar6295]

Well, they are “special” people.

[@arkybaldknobber8062]

how did this guy get in...he's white

[@davidhandyman7571]

The "special positions" they belong in have padded walls and locks on the outside.

[@GrumpyHusband]

First off, there is no such thing as and assault rifle, or assault weapon. It is a made up term to scare the normal person. Ar stands for "ArmaLite Rifle" after the company that developed it. AK stands for "Automatic Kalashnikov" is named after the Russian developer Mikhail Kalashikov and built in 1947. Politicians and government love to use the term because they have no idea what anything really is. That is why they can not define it in any forum.

[@mickpratt8327]

Assault Rifle does have a definition. It's a select fire rifle that fires a medium cartridge round and takes a detachable magazine. Look it up.

[@robertsilveus3071]

@@mickpratt8327 yeah,select fire. Key words here. ARs are not select fire.

[@stevendoty9408]

@@mickpratt8327 that describes a 22 cal as well you know. many definitions have been added and changed to fit the left narrative. does not make it correct. look up racism, the way they changed it, it only applies to whites.

[@ZurlHammerdoom]

@@mickpratt8327 well, as Robert Silveus has noted, ARs are not select fire weapons and therefore, by the definition you have given, are not assault rifles. That being said, you asked us to look it up. Would you care to share with us the source from which you pulled the definition you quoted?

[@dalefranklin6493]

An ATF Director of the United States that cannot or will not define what an assault weapon 🤔 Should this guy take a cognitive test?

[@thomasmargolis6057]

haven't I heard this response from the fmr nominee? At least the other guy offered a definition when he was not sitting before any member of congress.

[@shawnmann9491]

This guy is Chipman’s brunette, word salad shooting, question dodging , incompetent first cousin…

[@Chilidog335]

He’s nothing more than a chip off of the Chipman block.

[@loisgilchrist2037]

Stutter, stutter, fumble, fumble..... And not answer the question.

[@ignacioabreu7564]

Wants to ban something he can’t define. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@spawntez]

"Senator Cotton, I'm sorry but what I really want to say will screw my nomination. So, in the meanwhile, let me tap dance like a one-legged man in an ass kicking contest".

[@Bartonfink3434]

The more I hear from Tom Cotton, the more I respect him!

[@jefftappan3091]

My cane has a pistol grip. If I paint it black, does that make it an " assault cane" ?

[@markreeves2491]

How can you call for a ban on something you can't define ? 🤔

[@ivanmendes6121]

got em!

[@davidmclane4145]

Most folks who support the 2nd Amendment can tell you what an Assault Weapon, it's only the willfully ignorant who seemingly can't define it

[@Wildkat-1]

"When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny," Thomas Jefferson

[@bullethead67ful]

Get rid of the ATF!

[@kathyf7322]

God bless you sen.Tom cotton.

[@gargoylenascar]

"Assault Weapons" is not just a firearm. Anything used in a crime to assault another person is an "Assault Weapon". From firearms to a common kitchen fork can be used as an "Assault Weapon"'

[@animaloverload7465]

Seen a man with a pencil before....

[@robertday3817]

The point was that the guy used the term assault weapons in his campaign. He then claims he doesn't know what it means because it is up to Congress to define the term. So why did he use it in the first place? No way this clown should head ATF. The last candidate was just crazy and withdrew; this one seems stupid.

[@ernestbaker1275]

They want to leave it open to where they can consider any weapon and assault weapon

[@imahvi]

No reason or logic whatsoever. How can you advocate for banning a particular item if you can't identify or articulate what it is ? Absolutely insane and yet here we are.

[@Meh-hr7gq]

Assault Rifle aka AR is actually a term that was coined by an anti gun group in the 1980’s. The AR associated with certain rifles stands for Armalite Rifle which was the original manufacturer. So they lie again.

[@scottyboggs7504]

You are exactly correct! If only they (politicians) would do their research! But some politicians do not want the real truth!

[@tt600pch]

So Mr Diddleback: Can you define "word salad" ? On a followup: If you are assaulted with a broom handle, would a broom be an "assault weapon"?

[@arkybaldknobber8062]

He's a nice jewish boy, go easy on him

[@tt600pch]

@@arkybaldknobber8062 That was ''going easy on him''.

[@blainlez]

Just love it when they can’t awnser a straight question😂😂 It just makes it even more comical

[@daranturner]

Good old incisive and forensic Tom Cotton. Just like Josh Hawley...the dynamic duo...and oh..not forgetting Kennedy and Marsha Blackburn...they kick Liberal ass big time!! 🤣 🤣🤣

[@cashstore1]

An assault weapon is a gun that can be switched to automatic mode. Those guns were effectively outlawed in 1934. You cannot go to a store and buy a brand new assault weapon.

[@cashstore1]

@RogerWilco99 That is why I put the word "effectively" in the sentence. For the most part the 1934 firearms act outlawed assault weapons with some exceptions. You must remember that 200 dollars in 1934 was equivalent to at least 2000 dollars today. People could not afford it. My dad was not allowed to bring home German assault weapons he picked up from dead Germans in WW2. A friend of his did and got caught. He got in big trouble because of the 1934 law.

[@carlhansen8672]

BLAH BLAH BLAH I never intend to answer any question to ever clarify my position.

[@ferdinandsiegel4470]

This is the kind of person you don't want in congress.

[@pt6guy27]

I don't think this man is competent or knowledgeable enough to run the hot dog cart on the Capitol building sidewalk.

[@transparentglazier]

Inside or outside the wire? Also be aware of that assault foot long with hot mustard and chili beans

[@paulaclark4866]

You were to easy on him😒, Next time make him cry.

[@paperclip7349]

The Guy sitting behind theATF director looks like he's CRAZY in fact both of them look crazy.

[@bdickinson6751]

I love Tom Cotton. He is great at pointing out the hypocrisy of these clowns!

[@ironhead9507]

Anything you can use to assault someone with is an assault weapon

[@timothymincks8060]

you didn't say antifa black lives matter gang members but you want to go after law-abiding citizens.

[@coryrutt7802]

"I take no responsibility for all of the bullsh1t I've spewed over the years. Confirm me"

[@johnb6371]

Eliminate the ATF.

[@williamfickett177]

Wait you want to ban assault weapons but you can’t define assault weapons. Well that does is leave it up to a bureaucrats interpretation or rather definition. Senator Cotton pinned him right down and he was squirming. Wish we had more like Senator Cotton.

[@waynestackhouse4636]

An assault weopon is ANYTHING that someone would use to assault a person. Could be a knife, baseball bat, or even a rock! And, many other options that have been used to injure or kill.