Insanity from FL
 

http://www.foxnews.mobi/quickPage.ht...56.proteus.fma

This has to be one of the more ridiculous things I've read so far... and here I thought I was safe from dumb gun control laws when I moved down South. I'd expect this from my home state of Massachusetts, but FL?

Obama took Florida in 2008 AND 2012. You should try farther West. Don't go too far though. :D

From the article:

"A Florida legislator wants anyone trying to buy ammunition to complete an anger management program first, in what critics say is the latest example of local lawmakers reaching for constitutionally-dubious solutions to the problem of gun violence.

The bill filed Saturday by state Sen. Audrey Gibson, D-Jacksonville, would require a three-day waiting period for the sale of any firearm and the sale of ammunition to anyone who has not completed anger management courses. The proposal would require ammo buyers to take the anger management courses every 10 years."

I'll take a fricken anger management class to buy ammo when she takes a mandatory IQ test and mandatory common sense classes to be a legislator.

Let's just say that Audrey has an abusive boyfriend.

He beats her ass for the umpty-third time, sending her to the hospital, and she gets a restraining order.

He calls her cell phone and tells her he is coming over to kill her and her children once and for good this time.

Should she have to take an anger management class?

How many days should she have to wait before she can buy a handgun and ammunition to protect herself?

Unintended consequences, indeed.

TR

TX- he may have won the state, but not my neck of the woods. I'm too Northern to live in Alamaba or Mississippi easily, but I've enjoyed my visits to Texas. ;-) Never been to NM, NV or AZ. CA-couldn't pay me to live there...

TR- I agree completely. Anyone who has ever been-or has known someone who has been- a victim of domestic violence knows how ASSinine her 'reasoning' is. I know I wouldn't be happy to have to submit to anger management classes just so I could protect myself from harm.

I know there are those who would say "this will never pass legislature", but how many times had that been said previously, only to be proven wrong? Honestly-kind of disturbs me it even made it to the Bill submission stage.

Would you just call this "legislating stupidity"?
 

Uber-libo freakout crowd has to have rules not to be absolute dolts...


But this is the people's republic....and to use the "Richardism"

And so it goes.....


Full article at WBAL

Maryland Sales and Use Tax - Ammunition
 

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/fr...ect3&ys=2013RS

If a legislator proposed a similar tax (50%...and, they'll do us a favor and settle for 25%) on a segment of speech or a governmental entity proposed enacting a similar restraint -- there would be hell to pay.

When one looks at the state proposals in total - if enacted - we are rapidly approaching a point where the people could effectively be considered "disarmed."

Ask anyone who has tried to purchase any 9mm target stuff or .22LR at a retail store, lately.

FWIW, some handgun courses suggest a minimum 1,000 rounds or more for the course. A couple of courses and no ability to replace what you might have used in training and you are SOL. I can go through a couple of hundred rounds at the range, easily, just getting in a little practice before work.

Here is what's coming down the pike for Connecticut as the commies get ready to vote on the most draconian legislation ever proposed in this state:

A ban on all modern sporting rifles classifying them as "Assault Weapons." ANY rifle or shotgun with a pistol grip will be banned.
Arbitrarily restricting the magazine size to 10 rounds.
Confiscating all magazines holding more than 10 rounds, pistols included as of Oct. 1, 2013.
Mandate an unproven and unavailable smart-gun concept.
Statewide gun registration for all firearms.
One-Gun-A-Month restrictions.
Increase pistol permit fees in order to fund gun-control legislation.
Expand standards and suitability to acquire pistol permit.
Eliminate Board of Firearms Permit Examiners which is the appeal process for anyone denied a permit. (No Appeal Process)

It looks like Barry is waiting for the states to do his dirty work and then he'll clean up the loose ends.

The latest list of sheriffs supporting the 2nd Amendment:
http://cspoa.org/sheriffs-gun-rights/

Sandy Hook Advisory Commission Interim Report
 

The SHAC interim report was released, but doesn't seem to have much attention yet: http://www.governor.ct.gov/malloy/li...2013.03.18.pdf

It seems politically motivated to endorse significant additional gun control, so it seems appropriate to post in this thread rather than the others. Please feel free to move if it's better posted elsewhere.


^^^As opposed to firearms issues, where research is lacking and there are no experts to call upon.^^^:rolleyes:

Here's the table of contents; the obvious focus is evident in what is explored first (firearms) and what is not included in this interim report (mental health). The proposed firearms restrictions are exactly what can be expected from the anti-gun crowd:

Additional SHAC meetings and press release info is here: http://www.governor.ct.gov/malloy/cw...=3997&q=516496

G&A report on the best and worst states for firearm owners.

by James Tarr | March 18, 2013

"To provide you, dear reader, with a primer of gun-friendly regions of the United States, we’ve analyzed all 50 states—and Washington, D.C.—and ranked them to find out which are the most pro-gun."

<snip>

http://www.gunsandammo.com/2013/03/18/text-only/

Arizona!!
:lifter

Happy to live in Free America!

New York State Sets Up Gun Snitch Line With $500 Award

Posted by Jim Hoft on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 12:34 PM
Gateway Pundit

New York State is now offering $500 to people who snitch on gun owners.
And, The Troy Record also has news on the tip line on their Facebook page – It is real. There is actually someone there to take your tips… So that state officials can come take your guns.

NY State has established a toll-free tip line – 1-855-GUNSNYS (1-855- 486-7697) to encourage residents to report illegal firearm possession. The tip line also allows for information to be submitted via text – individuals can text GUNTIP and their message to CRIMES (274637). The New York State Police staff the tip line 24 hours a day. Upon receiving a call, troopers will solicit as much information as possible regarding a firearm tip then contact the appropriate police agency with the lead to initiate an investigation.If the information leads to an arrest for the illegal possession of a firearm, the “tipster” will be awarded $500.

This is like something you’d read about in China or Cuba, not America.

Pat Bailey from CBS6 has more on the snitch line.

A program aimed at rewarding people who blow the whistle on illegal gun owners has yet to show significant results, says three police agencies in the New York.

In February of 2012, 11 months before the passage of the NY SAFE Act, Governor Cuomo’s office announced a four pronged initiative to curb gun violence. One of the programs was a cash reward for citizens who lead police to the arrest and confiscation of illegal fire arms.

Known as the “Gun Tip Line”, New Yorkers can call a toll free hotline to alert police if they believe someone they know has an illegal gun. The call would be picked up by state police and local law enforcement would be notified if the tip seemed reliable.

If there was an arrest the tipster would receive as much as $500.

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2013...n-snitch-line/

Neighbors... who'd a thunk it? Sad, not the DDR I remember.
Oh, wait - they'd already gotten the guns and were down to simple snitching about visitors from the west.