Akshar sponsors bill outlawing flamethrowers

[Bozo]

A pair of state lawmakers want to snuff out the recreational use of flamethrowers.

Legislation introduced by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, D-Broome County, and Sen. Fred Akshar, R-Broome County, would prohibit the possession, manufacture or sale of flamethrowers manufactured after 1965. Those who use flamethrowers for agricultural or film purposes would be exempt. Flamethrowers acquired before the legislation takes effect also would be exempted.

Can a state truly be free if you can’t buy a new flamethrower?

 

[carpediem]

Can a state truly be free if you can’t buy a new flamethrower?

This seems like it should be on the Onion. But, this is NY and so this is a serious news item. The rash of drive by barbequings needs to be tamed, and these two idiots are up to the task.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Yes, such a common problem. Good work folks. Next, wrecking balls.

 

[Deplorable Me]

Flaming Assholes in Albany

 

[libertysnake]

Can a state truly be free if you can’t buy a new flamethrower?

Because clearly, it's totally more important our representatives are worried about flamethrowers than, say, bridges or infrastructure problems.

 

[spat]

So, how big does the flame from my cigarette lighter have to be before it's a flamethrower ?

Can I have a backpack mounted cigarette lighter with a 75 foot flame ?

 

[libertysnake]

So, how big does the flame from my cigarette lighter have to be before it's a flamethrower ?

Can I have a backpack mounted cigarette lighter with a 75 foot flame ?

If the NYC stance on knives is any measure, then they'll judge whether your lighter is a flame thrower by spraying an aerosol spray through it and determine if it catches flame (like flicking locking knives in NYC somehow equals a gravity knife). If the flame don't stick, you must acquit!

 

[Cavalry]

What a unenforceable mess for a problem that does not exist. Wonder where they came up with the number of functional military flamethrowers in the US...there is no way its that low. I like the arbitrary 1965 date for vintage flamethrowers...but anything after up to the bill enactment is grandfathered in? The point of that is? Considering there are ones like the X15 that are little more than a bunch of parts cobbled up that could easily be procured on amazon and ebay this proves absolutely nothing.

 

[Saltwater60]

But it might save some grass you insensitive jerks.

 

[ProgSpear]

Moron alert!

 

[GOPerfect]

Yeah cause there is such a crime issue with these fiery things!

 

[ECU Pirates]

Akshar? The cop that was caught on tape talking about getting his cop girlfriends family members out of DUI car accidents? I'm not surprised he's wasting time and our money.

 

[prambo]

Other than what I write herein, I am at a lose for words on the sheer stupidity of this.