And so it begins...

[LeeStreet]

Sorry, I couldn't watch the BU**sh**.

 

[aaron580]

Now what I want to know: does this universal background check system for private sale affect indiana law that allows an individual under 21 to purchase a handgun from an individual? Since this would be going through an FFL I would think so but I would love clarification.

 

[Mosinguy]

Help me get my statement right: Hey I'm Jake from Indiana and these new measures are pretty much just "feel-good" measures. A criminal by definition is someone who does not follow the law. Criminals don't buy guns. These Executive Orders only hurt lawful gunowners.

How is that? Anything to add/take away?

 

[Enkrypter]

Honestly, nothing was accomplished on his part today. He signed a bunch of scary memos.

 

[Maximinus Thrax]

Honestly, nothing was accomplished on his part today. He signed a bunch of scary memos.

That's precisely the feeling I got from it. He knows that in order to go through with a ban he will need the support of congress...not going to happen (I hope)

 

[gotojuston]

I like that nearly all the callers have been pro freedom. Except for the joker that was talking about AWs being to powerful and ruining deer.

Where are you listening to the callers? I'm trying to google it but...

 

[kman1977]

16. Clarify that the Affordable Care Act does not prohibit doctors asking their patients about guns in their homes.
17. Release a letter to health care providers clarifying that no federal law prohibits them from reporting threats of violence to law enforcement authorities

These two particular ones are pretty scary. The Dr. can deem you a nut job and there goes the guns.

yeah --- i guess I wont be going to the doctor any more for my blood pressure medicine

 

[printcraft]

These steps CLEARLY would have made the difference in Sandy Hook.

Thanks for saving the children obama.

 

[Dorky_D]

I really do not see much from his speech today that really has any teeth (yet). I think some of his assertions that the public demands it and that this has support bla bla bla are full of junk.
I do take the threat seriously, but I was actually afraid before today. I am a little less so right now. I sent my letters today, and I ask you to do the same!

 

[japartridge]

@the1kidd03 : My understanding of EOs is that they can only be used to enforce existing laws. They cannot create new policy.

No, whatever is in an EO is law! even if they are illegal, or unconstitutional, they are law until overturned. They are not supposed to create law, but they can. Clinton had one or two overturned. IANAL, this is just what I've found on the subject so far, so please someone with experience in congressional law speak up!

 

[Westside]

These steps CLEARLY would have made the difference in Sandy Hook.

Thanks for saving the children obama.

 

[japartridge]

16. Clarify that the Affordable Care Act does not prohibit doctors asking their patients about guns in their homes.
17. Release a letter to health care providers clarifying that no federal law prohibits them from reporting threats of violence to law enforcement authorities

These two particular ones are pretty scary. The Dr. can deem you a nut job and there goes the guns.

yeah --- i guess I wont be going to the doctor any more for my blood pressure medicine

Exactly, who decides? Will the fact that I take Prozac suddenly make me ineligible to own a firearm?

Not that I am saying that I take Prozac, just a case in point.

 

[gotojuston]

It's so easy to send your opposition, please take a moment (dupe, just want it here as a reminder during this active thread)
Ruger - Protect Your Rights

 

[milewis]

Help me get my statement right: Hey I'm Jake from Indiana and these new measures are pretty much just "feel-good" measures. A criminal by definition is someone who does not follow the law. Criminals don't buy guns. These Executive Orders only hurt lawful gunowners.

How is that? Anything to add/take away?

How about adding that 16 and 17 are violating HIPAA. And that 7, 8, and 12 are things that the NRA already does, and has offered to expand doing for FREE for the american people.

 

[Mosinguy]

I like how the old man said that there's no one size fits all solution to convicting people but thinks guns needs to be controlled further. Durrrrr double standards anyone?

 

[Eric05]

My most pressing issue now is on the AWB that will tear through congress. No better time to contact your rep and senators

 

[ArcadiaGP]

This might be the big step:

Doc asks if you have guns
You rightfully answer "Go **** yourself."
He reports you to authorities
You are deemed unfit to own firearms
They show up at door... Confiscation is the "line in the sand" everyone is talking about.

 

[Burnsy]

I have whats probable a dumb question. When will we see the actual terms of the bill that is going to congress?

 

[seldon14]

Where are you listening to the callers? I'm trying to google it but...

I was watching on CSPAN I believe. They didn't take to many calls.

 

[Mosinguy]

They never got to me but I am glad it seemed we got a lot of pro-gun voices on the phones. The first guy sounded like a Fudd selling out other gun owners to keep his shotgun and 30-06 safe.