Lawmakers Stand Up For Gun Rights
Oklahoma legislators today voiced bipartisan opposition to federal efforts to impose a regime of national gun registration and licensure.
House Concurrent Resolution 1032, by Rep. John Enns (pictured), urges Congress to “oppose and defeat” the Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009.
“Oklahomans have a constitutional right to possess guns for both hunting and personal protection,” said Enns, R-Enid.
“For Congress to infringe upon that right with so-called licensure requirements makes as much sense as outlawing everything but state-run newspapers. I am pleased my colleagues, both Republican and Democrat, agree that our constitutional rights should be protected.”
The resolution notes the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of citizens to own firearms and that U.S. House Resolution 45, referred to as “Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009,” would make it a federal felony to possess a firearm without a license.
The federal legislation would also allow felony charges against crime victims who do not report the theft of a weapon with three days.
“The idea that the government would bring felony charges against people whose home has been robbed is insane,” Enns said.
House Concurrent Resolution 1032 passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives on an 86-9 vote today. It now proceeds to the Senate.
House Concurrent Resolution 1032, by Rep. John Enns (pictured), urges Congress to “oppose and defeat” the Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009.
“Oklahomans have a constitutional right to possess guns for both hunting and personal protection,” said Enns, R-Enid.
“For Congress to infringe upon that right with so-called licensure requirements makes as much sense as outlawing everything but state-run newspapers. I am pleased my colleagues, both Republican and Democrat, agree that our constitutional rights should be protected.”
The resolution notes the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of citizens to own firearms and that U.S. House Resolution 45, referred to as “Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009,” would make it a federal felony to possess a firearm without a license.
The federal legislation would also allow felony charges against crime victims who do not report the theft of a weapon with three days.
“The idea that the government would bring felony charges against people whose home has been robbed is insane,” Enns said.
House Concurrent Resolution 1032 passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives on an 86-9 vote today. It now proceeds to the Senate.
Labels: 2nd Amendment, Gun Control, John Enns
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