HR45 has been around for a while. It was proposed in the last congress (110th) as well and never got out of committee.
Congressman Bobby Rush of South Chicago is a blatant political hack, opportunist and the co-founder of the Chicago Black Panther Party. The May 10, 2007, Blair Holt incident occurred in Chicago, which already has some of the most draconian anti-gun legislation in the country. Parts of HR45 would appear to conflict with the 4th, 5th and 14th Amendments of the Constitution as well. There were no co-sponsors the last time I checked.
Public opposition to this proposed legislation has been heavy. Though truth and common sense are of little value to the gun banning crowd, it may be important to note that the violent crime rate is at a 30 year low (FBI crime statistics Sep 2008).
While it is likely HR45 will never get out of committee, letting your elected representatives know your opinion of these backhanded gun control laws is always a good idea, no matter where you live.
Congressman Bobby Rush of South Chicago is a blatant political hack, opportunist and the co-founder of the Chicago Black Panther Party. The May 10, 2007, Blair Holt incident occurred in Chicago, which already has some of the most draconian anti-gun legislation in the country. Parts of HR45 would appear to conflict with the 4th, 5th and 14th Amendments of the Constitution as well. There were no co-sponsors the last time I checked.
Public opposition to this proposed legislation has been heavy. Though truth and common sense are of little value to the gun banning crowd, it may be important to note that the violent crime rate is at a 30 year low (FBI crime statistics Sep 2008).
While it is likely HR45 will never get out of committee, letting your elected representatives know your opinion of these backhanded gun control laws is always a good idea, no matter where you live.