2nd Amendment Under Assault....Again

[crashdive123]

There hasn't been a lot of news covering this yet, and I don't know if it will get any traction, but it is worth keeping an eye on.

U.S. Representative Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) recently sponsored H.R. 45, also known as "Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act." The bill is, at its core and as its name implies, a licensing and registration scheme.
The measure calls for all handgun owners to submit to the federal government an application that shall include, among many other things: a photo; an address; a thumbprint; a completed, written firearm safety test; private mental health records; and a fee. And those are only some of the requirements to be licensed!

The bill would further require the attorney general to establish a database of every handgun sale, transfer, and owner's address in America. Moreover, the bill would make it illegal to own or possess a "qualifying firearm" -- defined as "any handgun; or any semiautomatic firearm that can accept any detachable ammunition feeding device…" [emphasis added] without one of the proposed licenses. There are other, more draconian measures in this bill. Bobby Rush, former member of the Black Panthers, and having served time for .... of all things - weapons charges. Yep, one to keep an eye on.

[MatthewnOK]

defined as "any handgun; or any semiautomatic firearm that can accept any detachable ammunition feeding device…" [emphasis added] without one of the proposed licenses.

Glad i own an SKS!

[Ken]

Thanks for the info, Crash.

This bill is frightening:

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h111-45

A national registry and licensure is just one more little step toward a full ban. Everyone, please write your representative and senator to oppose this bill.

[crashdive123]

defined as "any handgun; or any semiautomatic firearm that can accept any detachable ammunition feeding device…" [emphasis added] without one of the proposed licenses.

Glad i own an SKS!

Ummm. That little magazine thingy where you put the bullets......that's a "detachable ammunition feeding device".

[wareagle69]

welcome to canada

[RangerXanatos]

So that leaves what, revolvers and single shot pistols?

[chiye tanka]

Sure we can trust the government, just ask an Indian!!!!:mad:

You know they do have a license to steal!
Sorry, no more politics Crash, I get this way when THEY try to mess with my 2nd Amendment right.

[MatthewnOK]

Ummm. That little magazine thingy where you put the bullets......that's a "detachable ammunition feeding device".

Actually it's considered a fixed magazine weapon.

[Riverrat]

Like WE said.....this is what we have to do now, except with all long guns.

[crashdive123]

So that leaves what, revolvers and single shot pistols?

For now. I wouldn't be shocked if an amendment was added that says "or any device that expels a projectile":mad:

[RangerXanatos]

I guess they should ban babies while they're at it. (projectile vomit)

[Pal334]

The nuts are in charge of the Asylum. And 'we' are doing it to ourselves :(
Crash:
"or any device that expels a projectile",, mmm several directions that can go :)

[vthompson]

Thank's for the post Crash, I wasn't aware of that.

[laughing beetle]

I do not know much about gun laws, as I don't own any firearms. Lack of opportunity. I do however firmly believe in the 2nd Amendment. Anything that smacks of Big Brother does get my blood going, I am just real cautious of making too much noise up in my neck of the woods. The Laws up here are pretty stringent though, from what I understand. I could actually get into trouble for posessing an empty magazine, or even a couple of rounds of ammunition, without the proper documentation. No firearm required, the Law just gets upset, period. I will firmly stand in the way of anyone who tries to take the firearms from my brother, neighbor, or friend. In this I firmly believe the creed, Don't Tread on Me. (forgive the rambling...got a little worked up)

[crashdive123]

It's a topic worth getting worked up over.

[nell67]

I do not know much about gun laws, as I don't own any firearms. Lack of opportunity. I do however firmly believe in the 2nd Amendment. Anything that smacks of Big Brother does get my blood going, I am just real cautious of making too much noise up in my neck of the woods. The Laws up here are pretty stringent though, from what I understand. I could actually get into trouble for posessing an empty magazine, or even a couple of rounds of ammunition, without the proper documentation. No firearm required, the Law just gets upset, period. I will firmly stand in the way of anyone who tries to take the firearms from my brother, neighbor, or friend. In this I firmly believe the creed, Don't Tread on Me. (forgive the rambling...got a little worked up)
Ramble on!!!! More people need to get worked up about this,:mad:

[Ole WV Coot]

When it's in the local newspaper here in WV and we and KY were rated on a scale of 1 to 100 and didn't break ten on the scale I tend to worry a little about it. Our speaker of the house I know well and he has helped us a lot but federal law is another story. Notice the 4th Amendment, that one is gone also and WV and KY are responsible for all the guns in every big city East of the Mississippi. My CCW is due for renewal in April so I guess about then I will move up on the list. What ticks me off is the IDOIT who started it.

[Chris]

So I suppose my dream of buying a M60 (http://www.autoweapons.com/products/products.html) one day is kaput?

[laughing beetle]

So I suppose my dream of buying a M60 (http://www.autoweapons.com/products/products.html) one day is kaput?

Wow!! I suppose if you wanted moose burgers, that would be the tool of choice!

[woodsman86]

All I can say is let them try to take my guns from me.

This government is getting so crazy over trying to regulate gun owners when they should just make stricter punishment for gun crimes.

I will move to the hills and live before I give up my rights I fight for.

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv139/woodsman86/6963.jpg

[laughingbeetle]

Man... I really like that picture! Sez it all right there!!

[Nativedude]

Chiye Tanka wrote:Sure we can trust the government, just ask an Indian!!!!:mad:

You know they do have a license to steal! Sorry, no more politics Crash, I get this way when THEY try to mess with my 2nd Amendment right.

I hear ya brother, I hear ya!! ;)