By David Codrea
USA – -(Ammoland.com)- “Today the Oregon House approved one of the most dangerous, hateful and mean spirited pieces of legislation ever introduced,” Oregon Firearms Federation alerted members Thursday. “SB 719 A, the product of Republican Senator Brian Boquist’s collusion with the most militant anti-gunners in the legislature, will now allow the police to come to your home and confiscate your firearms and ‘deadly weapons’ with no accusation or conviction of a crime. There is NO question this bill will cost people’s lives.”
Boquist’s turning away from gun owner rights advocates who previously supported him weakens their already politically precarious position in “progressive”-dominated Oregon. A former U.S. Army Special Forces officer, he previously enjoyed excellent ratings and support from gun owner rights groups. The catalyst for his conversion was the suicide by gunshot of his Navy veteran stepson.
With his background and his circumstances, all people of good conscience will naturally feel sympathy. But as with so many who lose relatives in incidents involving guns, that sympathy does not give sufferers leave to endanger the lives and the rights of others. That’s especially true when proposed “solutions” rely on unsupported allegations, cast a broad net and ignore fundamentals of due process. Denying rights to citizens who have not been convicted of anything—that is, who are legally “innocent,” is unconstitutional and un-American.
“Now a vindictive family or household member has the power to have your rights and property stolen from you simply because they chose to make an accusation against you,” OFF elaborates. “’Dangerous’ people will not be taken into custody. Self destructive people will receive no help.”
Naturally, the gun-grabbers paint any objections as “gun nuts” (and there’s a reason why they call us that) being FOR “putting guns in dangerous hands.” The real objection is to any American having rights forcibly stripped without full due process.
The unaddressed reality is, anyone who can’t be trusted with a gun can‘t be trusted without a custodian. If someone is a provable danger to himself and others, he will find a way to act on that.
“The bill now goes to the Governor for her certain signature,” OFF concludes. They’ve seen firsthand how Kate Brown piles on the in-your-face infringements.
What’s left is for gun owners to remember how Brian Boquist repaid their support the next time he runs for public office and do what they can to deny him power — even if it means a Democrat wins. That’s may hurt in the short term, but it’s really the only long-term response with any deterrent effect. After all, what incentive would any politician have to stay true to his base if there is no cost for infidelity? And in Boquist’s case, what difference would it make?
About David Codrea:
David Codrea is the winner of multiple journalist awards for investigating / defending the RKBA and a long-time gun owner rights advocate who defiantly challenges the folly of citizen disarmament.
In addition to being a field editor/columnist at GUNS Magazine and associate editor for Oath Keepers, he blogs at “The War on Guns: Notes from the Resistance,” and posts on Twitter: @dcodrea and Facebook.
yep, a recall effort should start NOW !
What other Progressive Republicans voted for the Bill too.
Isn’t the governor of Oregon the one that wants to provide FREE ABORTIONS for everyone?
Sounds like a large pile of liberal tripe to me.
Now as to this RINO turncoat; I bet he voted right along with all the dimocraps on everything else.
i guess i have no need to move too , visit or spend any money with any business in this state .
Oh look! Another fat slob politician with a bad toupee!
Will the police confiscate my Craftsman 18″ chainsaw?
I think Nutter is right that this is an attempt to create a “mental health” bill, but I also think Bill and Wild Bill are right that it will certainly be abused. The problem is that it DOES provide “due process of law” before depriving anyone of their rights. It is exactly what happens right now when a mental health professional goes before a judge and says, “In my professional opinion, John Doe here is a danger to himself or others and shouldn’t be free to roam around – he needs to be evaluated.” The JUDGE, that is, the COURT,… Read more »
Check his off-shore accounts .
He took an OATH to uphold the Constitution and all it’s inclusions,clearly he is in violation of that oath, and should be removed from office, as should all others of same violation.
Just another feel-good BS Bill that protects no one.
The Bill says:
“(a) Any instrument, article or substance specifically designed for and presently capable
of causing death or serious physical injury; or
(b) A firearm, whether loaded or unloaded”.
Will this require the confiscation of all knives, hammers, axes, screwdrivers, baseball bats, etc?
What about the third most common murder weapons in the US (after guns and edged weapons)- fists and feet?