U.S.A. -(AmmoLand.com)- Long guns represent the smallest fraction of all firearms used in crimes in the United States. Despite this, most Democratic politicians can’t stop wringing their hands over the prospect of banning them. Recently, Maryland was the target of one such ban. Where Democrats sought to prevent lawful gun owners from privately transferring shotguns and rifles. Thankfully, Governor Larry Hogan vetoed this recent attempt to further erode the Second Amendment. The NRA has the full details below.
Today, Governor Larry Hogan issued a veto on Senate Bill 208 and House Bill 4. Gov. Hogan knows that restricting law-abiding citizens will do nothing to stop criminals. In his statement on the veto, he reaffirmed his priority to “hold violent criminals accountable” for their actions.
These bills would have banned the sale or transfer of long guns between private individuals without first paying fees and obtaining government permission. Firearm transfers such as loans and gifts between friends, neighbors, or fellow hunters, would not have been exempted. Research shows such proposals have no impact on violent crime and Gov. Hogan is to be commended for refusing to recognize the false claims pushed by anti-gun advocates on this legislation.
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Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the “lobbying” arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Visit: www.nra.org
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Why do the commiecrats focus on banning all kinds of rifles? Because rifles in the hands of competent militia (that would be you) is an effective tool against absolute tyranny. They intend to do things to you that they know will cause a shooting rebellion on your part, and a suddenly shortened lifespan on their part! They want the rifles because those are what you use to overthrow bad governments!
Exactly right on both posts Will Flat. Theyve learned, if that’s even possible with these people, that 4th generation warfare is a nightmare, look at Afghanistan and Iraq. A bunch of destitute with good rifles and some low tech ordinance can stop a superpower in its tracks if those wielding said rifles and low tech ordinance have guys and determination.
Pop quiz: What’s wrong with the phrase “banning the private transfer of long guns?” (or private anything for that matter). The insanity of that statement defies belief; its like trying to prevent the sun from coming up in the morning. Although Hogan vetoed this insult to intelligence you have to wonder about his motive. Another short-lived attempt to go after the soft target (us) while ignoring the hard target (criminals).
Significant a good first step. I assume Governor Hogan wants to be reelected. The sponsor of both bills is Susan C. Lee. I wonder if she has any ties to CHINA? PS. Like a vast majority of these pricks in the Legislative branch of government. She needs to be removed and replaced by an ordinary person who has the brains to ask a question about each bill being proposed. “If this bill passes will it INCREASE the size, cost, reach and power of government?” Then if any of those conditions are met they should VOTE NO because we have too… Read more »
Socialist/Communist/Marxist…
I had high hopes for Republican Governor Hogan when he was elected. I remember thinking…finally, a rational governor who supports our Constitution and Second Amendment rights…finally, the political tide is changing in the People’s Republic of MD and the process of removing tyrannical laws can begin in earnest. Sadly, that hasn’t occurred; nothing but disappoint after disappointment. I should have recalled that you can only trust the deeds, not the words, especially with politicians. Though it is mildly comforting to see that Hogan still has a shred of backbone remaining for our Second Amendment rights, given his veto for this… Read more »
Dems control the Legislature with a super majority, they will over-ride the veto.