Many laws in the US regarding weapons were motivated by racial and economics tensions, as in people were worried about disenfranchised groups acquiring weapons

Many laws in the US regarding weapons were motivated by racial and economics tensions, as in people were worried about disenfranchised groups acquiring weapons and revolting. Maybe that has something to do with it? > automatic pistols Automatic guns are extremely expensive and hard to get because none manufactured after 1986 can be sold to civilians. They are rarely used in crimes. Automatic weapons are not magic killing machines. They are excellent ways to turn money into noise but have limited tactical use, suppression fire, etc.