Everyone talks about wanting a ‘climate change’ debate for the Democrats. We also need a 2nd Amendment debate, where the Democrat presidential candidates can put forth their ideas on stage
Yes. If you need a license to drive a car, you should need a license to buy and own a firearm. https://t.co/6dTQ3SGJcM https://t.co/FGwCL1fhFA
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) June 29, 2019
See, the interesting thing here is that licensing would not have stopped the Parkland nutjob from shooting up the school. And Cory’s plan is focused almost exclusively on those who are law abiding citizens with firearms. There is nothing which would crack down on those who use/possess firearms illegally. Does anyone think that the people using them in places like Chicago (51 shot, 4 killed over the weekend) are buying them legally? Heck, Democrats are the ones who go soft on criminals, and even want to give them the vote.
Further, his plan goes after the NRA, a group made up of citizens engaged in employing their 1st Amendment Rights, including speech and petitioning for redress of grievance.
https://twitter.com/rightbrainkurt/status/1145545305749725184
From Cory’s plan
Here’s how it would work: Individuals could seek a gun license at a designated local office, widely available in urban and rural areas, similar to applying for or renewing a passport. They would submit fingerprints, provide basic background information, and demonstrate completion of a certified gun safety course.
The FBI would then verify submission of required materials and run a comprehensive background check before issuing a federal gun license, after which the license-holder could freely purchase and own firearms. The license would be valid for up to five years before renewal with regular, automatic checks to flag non-compliance with license terms.
Does anyone think criminals will do this? Further, the problem here is that this is not the end point, it is simply the beginning. Implement this, and then they make it tougher and tougher for law abiding citizens to comply, just like we saw in the District of Columbia, which led to the Heller decision. It was so burdensome and so restrictive that almost no law abiding citizens could obtain the permit. It’s why the Supreme Court has agreed to take up a suit against NYC and their restrictions.
Institute licensing, and not only will the gun grabbers make it harder and harder, but then they will want more restrictions. Bans on guns and ammo. Restrictions and bans on where you can carry them. Do away with concealed carry. Gun “buy backs” which turn people who legally purchased their firearm into criminals if they do not turn them in. Do away with Castle Doctrine and all self defense. Suing gun manufacturers out of business (which is part of Cory’s plan) so no one can actually purchase a firearm, because they aren’t being made.
This is why 2nd Amendment supporters won’t agree to anything, because we know that this will be death by a thousand papercuts.
