https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2013/01/14/mccrystal-shoots-off-his-mouth-again-we-should-look-at-banning-weapons-that-are-already-banned/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 10:45:41 -0400<![CDATA[Last week, retiring Gen. Stanley McCrystal made a stir when he suggested that America ought to take a look at enacting new gun control laws. Specifically, McCrystal said he supports banning military firearms such as M4 and M16 rifles. Such weapons are already banned from civilian ownership except in very few cases, and have been since 1934. Such weapons have played no role in any of the recent shootings that have been in the national headlines.]]>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:42:55 -0500<![CDATA[Bryan Preston]]>https://pjmedia.com/bryan-preston-1/2013/01/14/mccrystal-shoots-off-his-mouth-again-we-should-look-at-banning-weapons-that-are-already-banned-n175958