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House passes bill to require universal background checks on gun sales [View all] DonViejo Feb 2019 OP

Post removed Post removed Feb 2019 #1

Why? titaniumsalute Feb 2019 #2

No good reason. Speculation. elleng Feb 2019 #3

We have Backround checks...unfortunately they fail sometimes..or worse. aren't enforsed AncientGeezer Feb 2019 #6

That's not a reason to not expand checks. If those expanded checks stop just one nut out there... George II Feb 2019 #9

"If those expanded checks stop just one nut out there.." AncientGeezer Feb 2019 #15

Immigrants--documented and undocumented--commit crimes at lower rates than US-born residents. SunSeeker Feb 2019 #39

What a ridiculous argument. honest.abe Feb 2019 #12

How so......guns aren't going anywhere... AncientGeezer Feb 2019 #18

Good grief.. we are not talking about taking guns away. honest.abe Feb 2019 #22

Did I say anything about taking guns away? AncientGeezer Feb 2019 #26

That's immaterial though as the article is about large scale registration not confiscation which the cstanleytech Feb 2019 #36

No one is trying to take away your precious. mac56 Feb 2019 #42

Not talking about a few DU members posts. honest.abe Feb 2019 #52

Post #9 actually mentions just that; banning guns altogether. Plenty who agree. oldsoftie Feb 2019 #35

Oh course many would agree with it but to do it would take an amendment to the Constitution cstanleytech Feb 2019 #37

I listened to the vote. This bill covers everyone, gun shows,etc. True Blue American Feb 2019 #40

Good. Hard to enforce, but still good to put into law. And stupid to fight. But the NRA still will oldsoftie Feb 2019 #46

The issue is the legislation just passed... not post 9. honest.abe Feb 2019 #51

I will agree that we do need to enforce existing gun laws more vigorously NickB79 Feb 2019 #50

what is your objection to the legislation? dhill926 Feb 2019 #4

If I want to gift my nephew an old Winchester my G'pa gave me... AncientGeezer Feb 2019 #8

LOL. "Anally probed?" You're fascinated with fetishes. PSPS Feb 2019 #13

"anally probed" ? Paladin Feb 2019 #14

Hyperbole much? progressoid Feb 2019 #16

You can give that gun to your nephew. A little inconvenience to save lives to me is worth it. George II Feb 2019 #17

You have a Canadin flag prominatly displayed....are you a U.S. Citizen? AncientGeezer Feb 2019 #21

Yes. George II Feb 2019 #29

And what if someone's nephew Mr.Bill Feb 2019 #25

Then you don't give it to that freak....that's already Law. AncientGeezer Feb 2019 #28

And yet people do it anyway. Mr.Bill Feb 2019 #30

AncientGeezer doesnt care honest.abe Feb 2019 #54

But if the person who was giving the gun didn't know that person was a "freak", there can be... George II Feb 2019 #31

Exactly. n/t Mr.Bill Feb 2019 #33

Which well regulated militia is your nephew a part of? DrToast Feb 2019 #34

"anally probed"?!! FFS. Duppers Feb 2019 #43

A 10-min background check at a gun store is that bad for you? NickB79 Feb 2019 #45

Indeed. How dare a deadly fetish be infringed!!11!!1! PSPS Feb 2019 #5

A deadly fetish.....Far fewer deaths from firearms than drugs...hmmm AncientGeezer Feb 2019 #10

Whatever. Enjoy your whataboutisms. PSPS Feb 2019 #11

And we have strict laws against drug use. honest.abe Feb 2019 #20

We have VERY strict firearm laws AncientGeezer Feb 2019 #23

Not strict enough. honest.abe Feb 2019 #24

the other day i was at Kroger's grocery. A guy had his sidearm on. Kurt V. Feb 2019 #48

About fucking time! BigmanPigman Feb 2019 #7

Too little, too late. Archae Feb 2019 #19

It won't pass, esp with the private sale inclusion. Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #27

This should make the holders of Federal Firearms Licenses very happy yaesu Feb 2019 #32

K & R SunSeeker Feb 2019 #38

No exceptions to background check. leanforward Feb 2019 #41

Good job house forklift Feb 2019 #44

GREAT bluestarone Feb 2019 #47

K&R Kurt V. Feb 2019 #49

Very Good. Snackshack Feb 2019 #53