"Freedom From Fear Act" seeks to reinstate 1994 AWB

[evan price]

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/political-pulse/os-20160701-story.html

U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson introduced a House bill Friday that would reinstate the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban that expired in 2004.

Grayson, D-Orlando, called his bill the "Freedom from Fear Act" and said it was in response to the Pulse nightclub shootings on June 12, committed with a semi-automatic weapon, that killed 49 people and wounded 53.

"It was the weapon that made this possible,” Grayson said in a statement Friday. "You can’t always know what is in people’s heads, we can’t always know what’s in people’s hearts, but we can know, and we do know what’s in people’s hands. That’s why I think we have to go back and re-institute the assault weapons ban."

The bill would reinstate two sections of the original ban, which was allowed to lapse in 2004. It would restrict the manufacturing and possession of certain semi-automatic weapons and list the specific semi-automatic weapons included in the ban.

http://floridapolitics.com/archives/tag/freedom-of-fear-act

Grayson says he thinks there’s a different mood in the country following the Orlando massacre, and remains optimistic about gun control proposals having an opportunity for passage in Congress.

“We’re in one of those circumstances where you may well see the people rise up,” he said. “It’s their life at stake at this point. It is much too easy to kill far too many people very quickly. People recognize that, and that’s why we need to be free from fear.”

And so it goes. I doubt this will make any headway, just be alert and keep on top of your elected reps.

 

[General Geoff]

What a ridiculous name for a bill. Fear is a healthy, important emotion which prevents people from doing stupid things which will get them injured or killed.

Furthermore, this act will generate fear in the minds of millions of law abiding gun owners. If there is any bill which has the exact opposite effect of its (stated) intent, this is it.

 

[jonnyc]

Oh good, there's a new law. I now have no fear.

I can't believe there really are idiots out there who buy that crap!

 

[JT-AR-MG42]

Nice to see a New Senate candidate take a side BEFORE election rather than after.

Apparently, he sees room on Hillary's rather wide $12,000 coattails.

Absolutely no chance (or intention)of this going to a vote before the election, but if enough clowns like this one follow along with her in November.?

Probably even timed this so that the guy in the White House and Hillary might throw him a bone and comment on it while campaigning today.

You can’t always know what is in people’s heads

In this case, unfortunately, I do know what's in his head.

Deflect the blame to something other than the abject failure of our elected leaders to
even ATTEMPT to enforce existing laws (which actually would reduce the dreaded 'gun violence'), and then get them to fear it.

JT

 

[Ryanxia]

“We’re in one of those circumstances where you may well see the people rise up,” he said. “It’s their life at stake at this point. It is much too easy to kill far too many people very quickly.

Holy crap that's funny. If the people on the other side of the fence who are against guns wanted to rise up, what the heck would they do it with? Rise up and throw their smart phones at the armed police and military? There's only one uprising that they risk and it is by passing more unconstitutional laws.

 

[Coop45]

I think we can see how the FBI couldn't deter this guy. Heck, they can't even find a reason to charge Killiary.

 

[AlexanderA]

My fear is that a new AWB, if and when it comes, will go far beyond a mere reinstatement of the 1994 ban. The gun-grabbers have learned, and they won't repeat their "mistakes." There will be no sunset provision, and no grandfathering. If we're lucky, they'll let us keep what we have now -- for the time being -- but we won't be able to sell, or to pass on to our heirs. Perhaps they'll give us a token compensation, if we're kind enough to turn them in. Perhaps they'll add all semiautomatics to the NFA, while indexing the $200 transfer tax to inflation, meaning that the tax will now be $3,000 or more. And they'll make owners of semiautomatics take out astronomical amounts of liability insurance. The list goes on and on.

 

[CDW4ME]

The asinine 1994 AWB was allowed to "sunset" in 2004 because it made no difference in crime.

Chicago is real restrictive, look how "safe" it is.

Anti-gun "logic" ... the AWB made no difference in crime, but we want it back.

And it is someone from the "Gunshine state" - I am disappoint.

 

[Ryanxia]

I think with enough individuals completing 80% lowers at this point, it would be difficult to stop production of AR15's in America. And like Connecticut showed us, the majority of AR15 owners aren't willing to register or sell them much less turn them in.

 

[200Apples]

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"Freedom from Fear Act"

Ridiculous!

 

[Leanwolf]

"Freedom From Fear Act."


George Orwell is rolling over in his grave and laughing uproariously at that one.

L.W.

 

[barnbwt]

"The asinine 1994 AWB was allowed to "sunset" in 2004 because it made no difference in crime."
Wrong. It was because Republicans held the presidency, and decided not to pursue gun control as an issue.

"the AWB made no difference in crime, but we want it back"
Oh, it served its purpose, which was simply to hurt law abiding gun owners.

"A long train of abuses with a singular goal..."
Would the readers here generally consider an Act such as this, to be Intolerable?

TCB

 

[giggitygiggity]

These jags are going to spark another civil war. I wouldn't even call it rebellion, but maybe inspiration for red blooded Americans to rise up against the tyrannical liberals and restore the country to its roots. Come to think about it, these liberals are rebelling against the country and committing traitorous acts against the Constitution and American people by introducing idiotic bills like this. Do you think for a second that George Washington or our other founding fathers would be happy with what these liberals sickos have done? Trying to strip Americans of their 2A rights, allowing and encouraging boys to use girls' rooms and girls to use boys' rooms, blaming Americans and 2A for terrorist attacks committed on US soil instead of Muslim terrorists, opening borders and not having a stringent vetting process for those wanting to enter the US, etc.

 

[danez71]

"The asinine 1994 AWB was allowed to "sunset" in 2004 because it made no difference in crime."
Wrong. It was because Republicans held the presidency, and decided not to pursue gun control as an issue.


TCB

Actually, if I remember right, Bush said he would sign it it was on his desk.

It was the fact the the Rs controlled one house that prevented it from getting to his desk.



I fear these types of bills and the repercussions of the next POTUS.


He FBI said she was " extremely careless ".

Isnt that the legal definition of negligent?


Is intent a requirement for charges in this scenario?

Can't she be charged for lying under oath?

 

[larryh1108]

Does anyone who writes proposed laws even see or read the news? If my memory serves me right, almost 200 people were murdered overseas with a bomb. The same extremene terrorists are responsible. So, if the ISISwannabe can't get his weapon of choice, he'll just hook up his special suit and kill 200 instead of 50. Smart! It just proves that you can't fix stupid. If someone wants to cause mass carnage he has a lot of choices that don't use guns. Take away his guns (which will never happen if he wants one bad enough) he can choose bombs, fire, poison, etc. You can't regulate someone hell bent on killing a lot of people.

 

[otrman]

"Freedom from Fear Act"

How about we pass a bill to ban all Muslim extremist. Oops, did I say that out loud. :banghead:

 

[larryh1108]

Donald, is that you in disguise?

 

[Jackal]

I can't believe there really are idiots out there who buy that crap!

There's always an idiot to buy whatever an idiot is selling.

 

[berettaprofessor]

How about a new slogan No "Freedom from Fear" without "Kate's Law"! Or, simpler, "No Gun Control without Felon Control!

 

[barnbwt]

"...and decided not to pursue gun control as an issue."


TCB
Actually, if I remember right, Bush said he would sign it it was on his desk.

The "decided not to pursue gun control as an issue" is the part I was seeking to emphasize. Had Bush Jr. taken the initiative, the congress would have followed him like a lost puppy. A big reason they've shown so much resistance to admittedly popular-if-misguided proposals like UBCs is because Obama is from the opposing party, and they are duty bound to moon him at every opportunity (check the by-laws )

Both Bushes were responsible for a rather surprising volume of gun control measures, and especially regulations now outside the scope of congress, which is why I believe the executive has by far the lead role in "making things happen" when it comes to gun policy. For instance, Obama gave some lip service after Newtown, but was shockingly unenthusiastic about gun control, failing to whoop it up big time initially, then slinking away after a single round of Senate votes later on in 2013. Hillary and her lackeys are FAR more committed this time around, and since they found an opening to rope in some Republicans for the ride by citing "national security," they may finally have the votes to accomplish something independent of the president's still-wimpy efforts on their behalf (though I doubt it)

How about a new slogan No "Freedom from Fear" without "Kate's Law"! Or, simpler, "No Gun Control without Felon Control!

Yeah! More laws that won't be enforced, that'll solve this!

There's always an idiot to buy whatever an idiot is selling.

More than enough idiots to go around, for sure.

Can't she be charged for lying under oath?

Fifth law of politics: Clinton > Perjury Charges

TCB

 

[CapnMac]

"The asinine 1994 AWB was allowed to "sunset" in 2004 because it made no difference in crime."
Wrong. It was because Republicans held the presidency, and decided not to pursue gun control as an issue.

If I remember rightly (and could be wrong) the original 1994 AWB only passed by 3 or 4 votes, and only because the "sunset" provision was included.

The Sunset was not averted due to presidential politics in 2004.

 

[george burns]

Support the GOA, get those emails , phone calls and letters in. Sitting with a bunch of like minded people critiquing the assault doesn't accomplish anything. Get busy, If we overwhelm our senators an congressmen, with no more gun control emails it makes a big difference.

 

[Prince Yamato]

If I remember rightly (and could be wrong) the original 1994 AWB only passed by 3 or 4 votes, and only because the "sunset" provision was included.

The Sunset was not averted due to presidential politics in 2004.

I think the real reason it passed is because there was no internet and the only "good" source for information were the newspapers and TV which we now know are controlled by ultra-leftists.

I don't think people knew much better in 1994 and it barely passed.

Today we all know that the media lies and we can debunk anything in minutes via the internet.

It would be a [four-letter-word]-show if they tried to pass anything.

It would also be an exercise in futility as there are so many AWs in circulation.

 

[P5 Guy]

Well, first off all federal legislation should 'sunset' after ten years. If it was that important to the running of the country re-instating said legislation for another ten shouldn't be a problem.

 

[BigBore44]

Won't pass. Won't come to a vote. Just grandstanding and pandering. I just looked in the mirror....Nope. I'm not a sheep.