Discussion: Guns, The Second Amendment, NRA - Part II

[MagnarTheGreat]

The Biden administration will require thousands more gun dealers to run background checks on buyers

Thousands more firearms dealers across the United States will have to run background checks on buyers when selling at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores.

apnews.com

 

[blueharvest]

Tennessee bill to require age-appropriate gun training in schools goes to governor’s desk

Members of the Tennessee Senate passed House Bill 2882 in a party-line vote of 24 to 3 on Thursday morning. It passed the House in February.

www.tennessean.com

 

[squeekness]

Hope that training includes safe gun storage and safety.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

 

[squeekness]

A teacher is not a first responder. They don't get paid enough for that.

 

[Teelie]

There are some politicians who seem to think otherwise.

 

[blueharvest]

A teacher is not a first responder. They don't get paid enough for that.

They barely get paid enough as it is in some states.

 

[blueharvest]

 

[Teelie]

That's an interesting way to manage gun control but no doubt SCOTUS will find some arcane law from the 1600's to counter it.

 

[DA_Champion]

People with guns kill people, and this country needs both more gun control and some serious remedies for its mental health crisis.

 

[blueharvest]

NRA promises to reform charitable arm in new settlement with DC attorney general

The National Rifle Association (NRA) settled a suit with the D.C. Attorney General’s Office on Wednesday, concluding a three-and-a-half-year case by promising to reform its troubled chari…

thehill.com

 

[squeekness]

NRA promises to reform charitable arm in new settlement with DC attorney general

The National Rifle Association (NRA) settled a suit with the D.C. Attorney General’s Office on Wednesday, concluding a three-and-a-half-year case by promising to reform its troubled chari…

thehill.com

Okay, sure.

 

[blueharvest]

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill letting school staff obtain permit to carry guns at school

Lawmakers also sent a separate bill to Reynolds Friday that allows schools to use professional development dollars to pay for trainings for armed staff.

www.desmoinesregister.com

 

[blueharvest]

Biden marks 25th anniversary of Columbine shooting

President Biden, joined by other members of his administration, on Saturday marked the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School Massacre and attempted bombing. On April 20, 1999, two twelfth-g…

thehill.com

 

[DJ Kornphlake]

 

[blueharvest]

Colorado House passes three gun bills following late-night debate

House Democrats voted to pass three gun bills late on Saturday night, including one that would require gun owners to obtain a liability insurance policy for their firearms.

gazette.com

 

[squeekness]

Colorado House passes three gun bills following late-night debate

House Democrats voted to pass three gun bills late on Saturday night, including one that would require gun owners to obtain a liability insurance policy for their firearms.

gazette.com

I like the idea of liability insurance. That could weed out some bad apples.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers, a year after deadly Nashville shooting

Tennessee House Republicans Tuesday passed a bill that would allow some teachers and staff to carry concealed handguns on public school grounds. The bill awaits Republican Gov. Bill Lee's signature.

www.scrippsnews.com

 

[blueharvest]

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers, a year after deadly Nashville shooting

Tennessee House Republicans Tuesday passed a bill that would allow some teachers and staff to carry concealed handguns on public school grounds. The bill awaits Republican Gov. Bill Lee's signature.

www.scrippsnews.com

Can't trust teachers to recommend or assign books to read, but I guess we can trust them to carry guns on school grounds.

 

[squeekness]

Can't trust teachers to recommend or assign books to read, but I guess we can trust them to carry guns on school grounds.

Dumbest. Idea. Ever.

 

[blueharvest]

Dumbest. Idea. Ever.

It's definitely one of their dumbest ideas so far this year.

 

[blueharvest]

Colorado lawmakers clash over proposal to penalize theft of handguns

Colorado lawmakers will hold a conference committee — a panel composed of House and Senate members — to try and resolve differences over a bill that seeks to penalize gun

gazette.com