Sen. Harry Reid says the proposed ban on some firearms will n't get enough votes . Reid will introduce gun legislation without the ban to ensure it clears a GOP majority . He says the ban 's sponsor , Sen. Dianne Feinstein , can then offer it as an amendment . NEW : Feinstein says she is disappointed , but she n't back down .
Sen. Harry Reid says the proposed ban on some firearms wo n't get enough votes . Reid will introduce gun legislation without the ban to ensure it clears a GOP filibuster . Reid says the ban 's sponsor , Sen. Dianne Feinstein , can then offer it as an amendment . NEW : Feinstein says she is disappointed , but wo n't back down .