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Are you supporting the new gun control bill, HR 127 which will at least for law abiding citizens:

Poll - Total Votes: 26
I am all for it or just want to let them do what they want to do.
I am against it but it is too much trouble to tell my representative and senators I don't like it.
I am against it and am actually contacting my elected officials to protest it.
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IMPOSE Licensing of Firearms and Ammunition for Possession of any firearm or ammunition.

IMPOSE an additional license to DISPLAY an Antique Firearm in the HOME.

IMPOSE an additional license for Possession of “Military Style Weapons.”

IMPOSE mandated Firearm Liability INSURANCE with a yearly fee of $800 payable to the US Attorney General.

IMPOSE a detailed Federal Firearm Registration System to which THE PUBLIC, all Federal, State and Local law enforcement, all governments, and all branches of the US Armed Forces has complete access.

1. Must be 21 years of age.

2. Undergo a criminal background check.

3. Completion of a minimum 24-Hour “training course” certified by the US Att. Gen.

4. Undergo a psychological evaluation and the evaluation does not indicate that the individual is psychologically unsuited to possess a firearm. As deemed necessary by the licensed psychologist involved, the evaluation included a psychological evaluation of other members of the household in which the individual resides; and As part of the psychological evaluation, the licensed psychologist interviewed any spouse of the individual, any former spouse of the individual, and at least 2 other persons who are a member of the family of, or an associate of, the individual to further determine the state of the mental, emotional, and relational stability of the individual in relation to firearms.

5. Successfully completes a training course, certified by the Attorney General, in the use, safety, and storage of firearms, that includes at least 24 hours of training.



Firearms Liability Insurance: On issuance of the license, the individual must have in effect a mandated firearms liability insurance policy. The fee for the insurance policy is $800 per year payable to the US Attorney General.

FEES:

1. Fee for Firearm Liability Insurance is $800 per year.
2. Fee for the Firearm and Ammunition License - not yet specified.
3. Fee for the Antique Firearm License - not yet specified.
4. Fee for the Military Style Weapon License - not yet specified.
5. Fee for the background check - not yet specified.
6. Fee for the training course for the firearms and ammunition license - not yet specified.
7. Fee the licensed psychologist is allowed to charge for the psychological evaluation - not yet specified. The psychologist MUST be approved by the US Attorney General.



The bill criminalizes the following:

It shall be unlawful for a person to sell or give a firearm or ammunition to another person unless the person has notified the Attorney General of the sale or gift.

It shall be unlawful for a person to loan a firearm or ammunition to another person unless the person has notified the Attorney General of the loan, including the identity of such other person and the period for which the loan is made.

It shall be unlawful for a person to transfer a firearm or ammunition to an unlicensed person.

It shall be unlawful for a person holding a valid license issued under section 932(c)(1) to transfer a firearm to an individual who has not attained 18 years of age.

It shall be unlawful for any person to possess ammunition that is 0.50 caliber or greater.

It shall be unlawful for any person to possess a large capacity ammunition feeding device.

The term ‘large capacity ammunition feeding device’ means a magazine, belt, drum, feed strip, or similar device that has a capacity of, or that can be readily restored or converted to accept, more than 10 rounds of ammunition, but does not include an attached tubular device designed to accept, and capable of operating only with, .22 caliber rimfire ammunition.”

Whoever knowingly violates section 922(bb)(4) shall be fined not less than $75,000 and not more than $100,000, imprisoned not less than 15 years and not more than 25 years, or both, except that if the transferee of the firearm possess or uses the firearm during or in relation to a crime, an unintentional shooting, or suicide, the transferor shall be fined not less than $100,000 and not more than $150,000, imprisoned not less than 25 years and not more than 40 years, or both.

Do you really think you will be safer? Do you really think criminals will abide by this?
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Seems a bit much at first glance, but I like the insurance idea.
jackjjackson · 61-69, M
If it was insurance. Giving the money to the government isn’t insurance. I agree. Seeing it all together seems a bit much. @MistyCee
Northwest · M
@MistyCee The insurance part is one of the things that make this bill impractical. The AG's office becomes an insurance company.
Johnson212 · 61-69, M
@MistyCee Yea we insured cars and now we don't have wrecks anymore.
@Johnson212 True, but there's recompense for victims.
TexChik · F
@MistyCee it infringes on the right of those who can not afford the insurance to own a gun . As would any tax ... or any ammunition tax
@TexChik Yup. So, any tax, even a state or local sales tax on guns is a problem?
TexChik · F
@MistyCee sales tax no ... as long as it’s the same rate as all other purchases . You guys just can’t leave this one alone ... the second amendment is here to stay and prevents the tyranny you so desperately desire . Any “ special” taxes on Guns or ammunition is nothing other than infringement .
@TexChik ok. I really don't think I'm hyping tyranny, but I appreciate your point about insurrection even if I don't agree with it.
TexChik · F
@MistyCee defending my rights under the constitution is insurrection now? Wow
@TexChik taking up arms against tyranny is usually insurrection.
TexChik · F
@MistyCee I swore to uphold the constitution of the United States...didnt you?
@TexChik I don't recall picking parts of it, though.
TexChik · F
@MistyCee The 2A is part of it, much to your chagrin.
@TexChik Honestly, if the militia clause still meant anything, i'd be less chagrined.
TexChik · F
@MistyCee It means plenty, thats why the socialists dont like it.
@TexChik Cause socialists don't want guns in the hands of the people?
TexChik · F
@MistyCee only in the hands of the government. You guys hate a government of the people, by the people , and for the people. You prefer a government regardless of the people
@TexChik Yeah,because socialists are all about taking power away from the people and putting it in the hands of the elites.
TexChik · F
@MistyCee just their money and their freedom...
jackjjackson · 61-69, M
Now ladies we all know that the militia language is in part there so that citizens may freely own firearms in case a FUTURE need for a militia might arise and in order to have firearms available unrestricted ownership is required. The left swung and missed on the militia only claim because even a doorknob knows there is no STANDING citizen militia. Militias may or may not come and go. In order to accomplish that firearm ownership must be not infringed. @MistyCee @TexChik
TexChik · F
@jackjjackson exactly. And the socialists believe they can use wealth as a way of restricting gun ownership...while totally ignoring the constitution and their on going gun debacle in Chicago.
jackjjackson · 61-69, M
If it hasn’t happened already it won’t be long before the inmates are in charge of the left asylum. @TexChik