Gun Control & RKBA

HeartachesNhangovers

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16. You are correct. Usually federal prosecutors aren't involved in murder or attempted murder cases.

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 01:39 PM

Apr 2022

However, all of the poll options describe federal action requiring new federal legislation. My proposal is no different. Murder and attempted murder are serious enough matters (what could be more serious?) that the federal government should pass indeterminate sentencing requirements and prosecute every single case.

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Firearm public safety provisions [View all] discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2022 OP

Mandatory indeterminate-length sentences for murder, attempted murder HeartachesNhangovers Apr 2022 #1

Generally, all of those charges are individual by each state. discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2022 #9

You are correct. Usually federal prosecutors aren't involved in murder or attempted murder cases. HeartachesNhangovers Apr 2022 #16

That sounds like a federal action preempting areas of state purview. discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2022 #19

No Questions Asked gun buyback Mopar151 Apr 2022 #2

These are happening now usually organized locally. discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2022 #10

Needs to be national/universal to work. Mopar151 Apr 2022 #34

Help me here. discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2022 #38

Safe Carry / Safe Storage laws for handguns Mopar151 Apr 2022 #3

These are also mostly matters for state and local action. discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2022 #12

Again, need to be national/universal. Mopar151 Apr 2022 #35

Again, I'm not seeing how national is better. n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2022 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author Mopar151 Apr 2022 #36

I dont think any new laws will fix it. thatdemguy Apr 2022 #4

I hear you. discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2022 #13

A ban on semi auto weapons of all kinds. AndyS Apr 2022 #5

Under current law there is only one part that requires a serial number. oneshooter Apr 2022 #11

What I had in mind was the receiver serialized and the "kit" being illegal but AndyS Apr 2022 #20

The reason for the repated serial numbers on the Swiss rifle is that they were hand fitted oneshooter Apr 2022 #30

Hi. You've mentioned a semi-auto ban before. discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2022 #14

I have no problem with revolvers, lever action or even pump action although I know that AndyS Apr 2022 #21

Is a 6 shot .38 really that much different from a 7 shot M1911? n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2022 #40

How about an 8-shot revolver? yagotme May 2022 #50

I never mentioned six shots and I don't think any 'sixshooter hero' would perform as well in AndyS May 2022 #54

By the like of what? Revolvers? yagotme Jun 2022 #57

Did I mention 6 shots? nt AndyS May 2022 #53

No discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2022 #55

No. Disctnt did, and I was replying to him. n/t yagotme Jun 2022 #56

Mandatory liability insurance at purchase Ferryboat Apr 2022 #6

Who attests to the witnesses melm00se Apr 2022 #8

I really love it when gunners go all minutia and argumentum absurdum . . . AndyS Apr 2022 #22

I really love it when anti-gunners want laws to say what they want them to say melm00se Apr 2022 #24

Hmm... Yeah! discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2022 #27

Okay! Jump straight from argumentum absurdum to red herring! AndyS Apr 2022 #29

You need to start listening to a legal-issues podcast krispos42 Apr 2022 #37

Insurance against what? discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2022 #15

I think it is Australia that requires 2 character witnesses Ferryboat Apr 2022 #18

Okay seriously... discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2022 #31

Character witness is a person of good standing in the community, Ferryboat Apr 2022 #32

Agree somewhat. discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2022 #41

What needs to be regulated is the receiver Ferryboat Apr 2022 #43

The "receiver" and the "trigger mechanism" are 2 different things. yagotme Apr 2022 #44

You could buy a personal cannon in 1776. yagotme Apr 2022 #45

About the insurance requirement Ferryboat Apr 2022 #33

Wrongful deaths ruled accidental could be covered but insurance companies won't be covering crimes. discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2022 #42

I really love it when gunners go all minutia and argumentum absurdum . . . AndyS Apr 2022 #23

Some folks (excluding myself) think closing the "gun show loophole" is minutia. n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2022 #25

Minutia is the bread and butter of prosecutors and defense attorneys. yagotme Apr 2022 #46

Using/possessing a firearm in the commission melm00se Apr 2022 #7

Mandatory additional charge/sentence for violent crimes involving a gun. discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2022 #17

let me clarify melm00se Apr 2022 #26

I think we're agreeing here. discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2022 #28

Currently, I believe the main problem is with the "normal course of business". yagotme Apr 2022 #47

re: "...how's about we get "rid" of the killers?" discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2022 #49

Too many prosecutors are considering a "win", a "win". yagotme May 2022 #51

Lengthier sentences for those committing violent crimes. Dial H For Hero Apr 2022 #48

Repeal the NFA and GCA '68 Kang Colby May 2022 #52