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US Lawmakers Want States to License Handgun Purchases
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David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com
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U.S. Senate Democrats want states to license handgun purchasers and lawmakers have introduced a bill that would encourage states to do so by providing federal grants. Efforts to reduce gun violence continues from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. “Just like you need a license to drive a car you should get a license to purchase a handgun,” Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said. Van Hollen introduced the Handgun Licensing Purchaser Act that would motivate states through federal grants to require individuals to obtain a license before buying a handgun, something Maryland currently does. |
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(5/2/2018)
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Chicago and New York are, ahem, prime examples of the "truth" of this statement:
“The data has shown that these permits to purchase acts in states have gone a long way in preventing gun violence,” Andrew Patrick, of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, said.
That, however, is bovine exhaust and is just a precursor to firearm confiscation. |
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