The Next Steps in Republicans Facilitating Your Death by Gun
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In the upcoming months, there is a scheduled push by the GOP to loosen gun laws. The first being an upcoming bill co-sponsored by 165 Representatives heading to the House floor that will ease regulations on the purchase of gun silencers, called the Hearing Protection Act of 2017. Silencers are one of the most heavily regulated products in the gun industry, and those that want to deregulate them argue they are imperative to protect gun owners’ hearing. Those against silencers argue they are necessary for public safety, especially with the country’s problem with mass shootings. The bill will eliminate a $200 government tax that is attached to the purchase of suppressors, as well as cut out some of the extensive paperwork that’s necessary to purchase one.
In addition to that, there is The Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act (or the SHARE Act,) which also aims to deregulate the use of silencers, for hunting sake. “Duncan and other proponents of his bill say silencers are popular with recreational shooters and hunters. The South Carolina Republican points out 40 states allow hunters to use such devices,” Politico reported. Those that are in support of the bill argue that by restricting silencers, people are trying to restrict the pastime of hunting. “This legislation will ensure access and opportunity for hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting now and for future generations,” the NRA shared. For conservatives, this bill is meant to respect law-abiding gun owners and restrict the bureaucracy of big government, but those against the measure worry about what the easy access to gun mufflers will do to public safety. Hearing gun fire in public warns many people to run for cover and towards safety.
There is another measure moving through the House Judiciary Committee that will allow concealed carry permit holders to take their weapons across state borders, but only if that state also allows concealed carry weapons. “Your fundamental right to keep and bear arms should not end at the state line. This act would ensure that law-abiding citizens do not forfeit their ability to protect themselves as they travel from state to state,” the NRA explained. Called the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 and drafted by Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) and co-sponsored by 212 Representatives, it allows an individual to move their weapon between concealed carry states.
Of course there are even more bills than this in process. Given that the stock prices of gun manufacturers rose today, it seems the only answer to at least 60 dead Americans is more dead Americans.
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