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TNLiberal4

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10. My $0.02

Reply to Tab (Original post)

Sat Dec 5, 2015, 03:02 PM

Dec 2015

Gun control specifics
- Universal background checks (or at minimum open up NICS for private transfers)
- Force/incentivize states to report disqualifying offences so that background checks are effective
- Remove the block on CDC research of gun violence
- Ban of all semi-autos with detachable magazines

Other related priorities
- End the war on drugs
- Massively improve funding for mental healthcare
- Fund the ATF so they can better investigate/audit/enforce

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I'm about ready to do a non-profit or PAC or something for smart gun control [View all] Tab Dec 2015 OP

just learn as much as you can on the topic Duckhunter935 Dec 2015 #1

Good idea alfie Dec 2015 #2

these are good ideas, too... Phentex Dec 2015 #8

Comprehensive universal background checks would be step 1. MH1 Dec 2015 #3

To increase interest, offer some kind of funding for hunters or environmental causes also. world wide wally Dec 2015 #4

That reminds me - ban lead in any kind of ammunition used for sport hunting. MH1 Dec 2015 #5

You have to work the shadows like Republicans do. world wide wally Dec 2015 #7

With background checks, register all gun transfers. MH1 Dec 2015 #6

One of the most important steps, IMO, wouldn't even require changing the law. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2015 #9

My $0.02 TNLiberal4 Dec 2015 #10