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Gun Control Reform Activism

sigmasix

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1. this ought to be a federal thing as well

Reply to Robb (Original post)

Sat Jul 27, 2013, 05:09 PM

Jul 2013

leaving it up to the states can result in abuse of the system by local officials. A federal standard would serve as a clear indication that America is taking unlawful and irresponsible gun ownership problems seriously. A citizen's whistle-blower law ought to be in place to protect law abiding citizens that inform law enforcement about neighbors or family members with irresponsible and dangerous gun habits.

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New Push Tries to Confiscate Firearms From Felons, Mentally Ill [View all] Robb Jul 2013 OP

this ought to be a federal thing as well sigmasix Jul 2013 #1

This is something i have favored and pushd for a LONG time. SQUEE Jul 2013 #2

Responsible gun owners aren't bothered by the paperwork...... rdharma Jul 2013 #3

EVERYONE is botherd by paperwork...And 8-10 months SQUEE Jul 2013 #4

I had a Grater Car billh58 Jul 2013 #5

This is good. tumtum Jul 2013 #6