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Focuses on the `Passive Effective Crime Control Legislation' in the 1994 Federal Budget of the United States. Ban on all semi-automatic firearms; Impact of legislation on hunters; Campaign to stop gun violence; Confusion between the terms semi-automatic firearm and assault weapon.

The author reflects on the use of black rifles such as ARs and AKs in hunting in the U.S. He comments on the criticism by outdoor author Jim Zumbo of black rifles as terrorist weapon. He sees the criticism by Zumbo of using black rifles in hunting as a blunder that would only work in the favor of gun-control lobby. He also reflects on a gun bill which is tabled on the floor of the U.S. House for amendment.

Details the law on charging liability to gun manufacturers on gun related incidents in the United States. Passage of legal complaints by anti-gun crusaders, liability lawyers and city governments; Details on the development of the appeals; Efficacy of the legislation.

Reports the agreement of Smith and Wesson (S&W) with President Bill Clinton in the United States. Terms of the agreement; Factors affecting the decision of S&W to accept the agreement; Reasons for consumer dissatisfaction concerning the agreement.