The end of DC's worthless gun ban?

[mnischalke 0]

More interesting gun news...

It seems some folks are finally figuring out that gun control is absolutely worthless.

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"DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PERSONAL PROTECTION ACT" PASSES U.S. HOUSE

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation to restore the right of self-protection to law-abiding citizens of Washington, D.C. The "District of Columbia Personal Protection Act" (HR 3193), introduced by Representatives Mark Souder (R-Ind.) and Mike Ross (D-Ark.), passed by a bi-partisan vote of 250-171. Fifty-two democrats voted for passage. HR 3193 also repeals D.C.'s gun registration law. The legislation does not undermine any existing law for gun possession by criminals and violent crimes committed with guns.

"NRA-ILA applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for restoring the Second Amendment in Washington, D.C.," said NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre. "In D.C., the right to self-protection has been virtually outlawed, leaving law-abiding citizens at the mercy of armed criminals. Law-abiding District residents should have the same right of self-defense under the Constitution as citizens in every other state."

FBI statistics show that Washington, D.C., has one of the highest crime rates in the United States despite the draconian gun ban. From 1976 to 2001, D.C.'s crime rate rose 72% while the national rate fell 36%.

Under D.C.'s current gun laws, all handguns are banned unless they were owned and registered before 1977. Residents of the District, even the few remaining legal handgun owners, are prohibited from carrying their handguns in their own homes. Legally registered and owned rifles and shotguns must be stored unloaded, disassembled or locked, rendering them useless for self-defense unless the gun is kept at a place of business.

"Washington's 27-year firearm ban is a perfect example of the failure of gun control," added NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox. "D.C.'s politicians -- who get abundant security protection at taxpayer expense -- have stripped law-abiding citizens of their ability to defend themselves and their families. Today's vote has brought District residents one step closer to their Constitutionally guaranteed right to protect themselves and their loved ones from criminal harm."

The legislation now heads to the Senate for approval. "NRA encourages all who believe in our constitutional rights to urge their Senators to vote in favor of S. 1414 (HR 3193's companion bill in the Senate)," Cox concluded.

mike

Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

[Kennedy 0]

Link to thread with text of bill and articles concerning the bill

It's good to know who our friends are in the House. I'm not going to hold my breath for Senate action though.

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[mnischalke 0]

oops, missed that.

mike

Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

[Kennedy 0]

No worries, your atricles spawns a whole separate line of thought and web of issues. Worthy of a new thread, in my book.

What kind of odds would you take on wagering the Senate will take action?

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Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards.
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[mnischalke 0]

With all the pseudo-conservatives and RINOs in the Senate, I doubt it has a chance.

I guess it just echos how much more in touch with reality the House tends to be over the Senate.

mike

Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.