Opinion
Fairfax, VA – -(Ammoland.com)- With anti-gun Democrats back in control of the House of Representatives come January, now is the time to prepare for a new onslaught on the Second Amendment. Emboldened by the mere thought of controlling the lower chamber, we are already seeing the warning signs of what will come for the next two years.
First, virtually all Democrat leadership positions are likely to be filled by long-time anti-gun zealots, such as former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). Similarly, key committees will surely be chaired by extremists with long histories of supporting any and all legislation designed to diminish the rights of law-abiding gun owners.
In other words, if you can imagine a new, draconian restriction on guns, gun owners, firearm parts and accessories, or ammunition, expect it to not only be introduced, but to be given a hearing. Also expect the anti-gun legacy media to openly fawn over these efforts. The same goes for any old proposals that have already been introduced and rejected, or even implemented and later repealed or abandoned after proving to be ineffective.
At the top of the list, of course, will be banning semi-automatic firearms. Extremists will try to ban America’s most popular rifle, the AR15, as well as any other semi-automatic rifle. The standard magazines that come with these rifles, as well as any that are sold separately that are deemed “too big,” will also be the target of bans. Most semi-automatic handguns and shotguns will also be swept into these bans.
“Universal” background checks are also a priority for anti-gun Democrats. In fact, Nancy Pelosi even promised to support criminalizing the private transfer of firearms if Democrats were given control of the House. Pelosi and her ilk will try to exploit all of the recent tragic shootings that have taken place in order to promote “universal” background check while ignoring the fact that none of them would have been impacted by such a scheme. The firearms in all of these horrific crimes were acquired through either the federally-mandated background check, or even more restrictive state systems.
There are many reasons to not trust Pelosi, but when it comes to her pledge to attack law-abiding gun owners, you can take that to the bank.
Democrats who have been chomping at the bit for years to push their anti-gun agenda in the House have made it very clear your rights are fair game, and they have said they will not waste any time once they seize the reins of control.
Along with semi-auto bans and “universal” background checks, expect to see attempts to tax firearms and ammunition out of the grasp of the average American. Through incompetence or malice, these legislative proposals will be so poorly drafted that it will be impossible for law-abiding gun owners to even attempt to comply with their byzantine provisions.
As an example, one need only look to the most recent gun control bill introduced in Congress. H.R. 7115, the so-called “3–D Firearms Prohibitions Act.” Attentive readers will probably notice that the bad drafting started with the title: we live in a three-dimensional world; so all firearms are necessarily “3-D.” Despite the title, the bill doesn’t seem to ban all firearms, however, it’s provisions are so poorly drafted and show such a incredible lack of understanding of firearms that it likely does ban nearly any part intended for use in a modern semi-automatic firearm. Even simple pins and springs seem to fall within the provisions of the bill.
While 7115 is unlikely to move in the current Congress, it will likely be on the agenda next year. But that’s just the start.
Ultimately, the Second Amendment will likely be under a more severe attack over the next two years than perhaps it has ever seen. With some sources showing that as many as one in five likely voters in Democrat primaries would like to see the Second Amendment repealed, it’s likely that some members of Congress will attempt to oblige.
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I as many of my fellow country men and women gave up part of there lives, to this country to keep the freedom that our four fathers fought and died for! And to the ones that put there lives on the line THANK YOU!!!!! Some people in this country feel its not worth defending, why because of there lack of knowing history. This comes from poor education, from government run schools. In todays vast of morons, what was right is now wrong, and what’s wrong is now right. As gun control goes, LETS BRING BACK OLD SPARKEY!!!!!!!I you use a… Read more »
This truth about the Demo-Rats is right on, but remember that with the rhino’s in the Republican party they only need a few to turn it into a wave, this is how things can change in a hurry. The more Rhino’s that are there the easier it is to change it to their plan. This is why each election has to be watched and voted on very carefully, to keep the Demo-Rats and Rhino’s out of the tipping point rulings in all votes, this is what voters don’t watch for when voting!
The Republicans have already started gun control measures we forgot about, the Brady bill was previous administration, but recently we have seen bump stocks illegal, 18-20 year olds can’t buy rifles any more and the gun show sales have been made illegal by Republicans, what concerns me is what legislation will get past the Senate and president.
I’ve lived long enough to see the tides change several times, but never like this. This blue communist tide is on the verge of drowning freedom in our nation perhaps forever. That will mean the death of freedom in the entire world. The United States is unique in the world, in freedom, prosperity and human values. We are letting that slip away from us like sand through our fingers. We are allowing communist totalitarianism to gain control. We are allowing insane humans with no morals and no empathy to dictate our laws and our lives. I’m trying to appeal to… Read more »
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Folks,while firearms a important tool in the box of freedom the folks who work and pay taxes can easily monkey wrench this bullshit,those that supply food to the minions who want to take the firearms can have mishaps/workers in the power plant push the wrong buttons/hell,the list is endless to completely screw up the processes of confiscation ect. As for those who may have only a few hours,they had friends/family killed in nonsense of this nature can do a lot of damage and make the so called confiscation plans very costly to all.The man or woman who has nothing to… Read more »
I’m 100% against gun control. BUT we’ve got to get guns out of the idiot’s hands are they WILL take them away from all of us. No I don’t have a solution. But there has to be one. I’m Vietnam Vet. I have several weapons . I have taught all 4 of my children gun safety. Which my father taught me he was a WW2.vet and his father a WW1 vet. I dont think the good American gun owners will allow the government to take our guns away. They can pass are change laws all they want. I for sure… Read more »
This is not the country I grew up in. My values and my parents’ values are not the norm any more. I even wonder if there are any norms or values for people of the generations younger than myself. We hold on to what we love and appreciate as long as we can, bit it appears that things are changing and not for the better. I will keep my guns and my values and the things I love, but in order to do so I may have to break one or several current and future laws. At my age, if… Read more »
We can only blame ourselves for what happens to us. We keep voting in these morons who just keep bringing up the same old stories everytime they are in power. We deserve the government we get when we continue to vote in people who know noting of our history or the constitution that guides us. Let us people feel the whip of the master we gave the power to.
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