Boxer to Introduce Common-Sense Concealed Firearms Act of 2011(Barf Alert)

yubanet.com ^ | 22 January, 2011 | Sen. Barbara Boxer's office

[marktwain]

Washington, D.C. January 22, 2011 – U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) today announced that next week she will introduce the Common-Sense Concealed Firearms Act of 2011, which would require all states that allow residents to carry concealed weapons in public to have minimum standards for granting permits.

Senator Boxer said, "The tragic events in Tucson earlier this month are a reminder of why we need common-sense gun laws. This measure will establish reasonable permitting standards for Americans who wish to carry concealed firearms. According to a recent poll, more than 60 percent of respondents believe there should be a reasonable permitting process for those who wish to carry concealed firearms."

Senator Boxer's legislation would require all states that allow residents to carry concealed weapons to establish permitting processes that would include meaningful consultation with local law enforcement authorities to determine whether the permit applicant is worthy of the public trust and has shown good cause to carry a concealed firearm.

Currently, two states do not permit residents to carry concealed firearms, while three states, including Arizona, allow residents to carry concealed firearms in public without a permit. The other 45 states require residents to obtain permits to carry concealed firearms, but the majority of these states would not meet the standard set in this bill.

Senator Boxer plans to introduce the legislation when the Senate reconvenes next week.

[MaxMax]

Why are these RAT a$holes always trying to tinker with the 2nd Amendment
when they know that we know what their real intentions are?

I know, but it pisses me off. They are just trying to catch Americans off guard
by using any crazy lunatic going on a spree. One of their own lunatics.

[The Comedian]

"The tragic events in Tucson earlier this month are a reminder of why we need common-sense gun laws."

I think murder was already illegal in Tucson. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

The words "Barbara Boxer" and "common sense" do not belong in the same sentence.

[kiryandil]

Boxer to Introduce Commie-Sense Concealed Firearms Act of 2011

[Dead Corpse]

I already have a Federal Permit to carry...

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.

[QualityMan]

useful idiot

Molon labe, senator idiot

[ScottinVA]

Man, don’t you just love gridlock...

With the Senate and the White House in socialist hands, damn right gridlock is a wonderful thing.

[taxcontrol]

I'd love to see her head explode if the pro-2nd caucus changed the wording to “shall issue” and universal CCW reciprocity. Something along the lines of ... if your state has a CCW permiting process and that process includes basic saftey class and a class on the laws of CCW and you are 21 years old with no criminal back ground, the 1) you have to issue the permit and 2) every state has to accept it. You know she would have a hissy fit over that one. Of course, no permitting process would be better but it would be fun to watch her head spin on that one.

[broken_arrow1]

Forgot to include

6. “did you vote for Obama?” Ans:no Police: fail.
7. Do you fall into any of the DHS domestic extremist categories? Ans: yes, veteran, pro-life, pro-Consisution, pro-2A. police: FEMA camp red list.

[Hawthorn]

>> exactly where in the Constitution do you find the authority to push this nonsense Ms boxer? <<

Didn't you know? Concealed carry has a VERY BIG impact on Interstate Commerce!

[Joe Brower]

Enemy action ping.

[GingisK]

The only question is, will our currently owned mags be grandfathered?

Mine will be by the power invested in me by the Second Ammendment.

[basil]

I think Mr. Loughtner DID have a conceal carry permit.

[Armedanddangerous]

the ban will only happen if we allow it to happen.

[from occupied ga]

common-sense

The term "common-sense" when used by gun control advocates has long been defined as a total prohibition on gun ownership by anyone other than police, military, and those with special governmental privileges.

[umgud]

A couple months ago, this would have become law. Elections have consequences.

[BCR #226]

I find it absolutely repugnant that anyone would exploit that tragedy for political gain. Boxer has no decorum, no respect and no legitimacy on this issue.

She should be ashamed to even try to use the Tucson shooting to her gain. Talk about dancing on graves. Does she have any shred of class about her at all?

[from occupied ga]

and that process includes basic saftey class and a class on the laws of CCW and you are 21 years old with no criminal back ground, the

Bad idea. If any classes or tests are required, then the government can make it impossible to get the classes by limiting them due to "Budget constraints." and offering the tests once every two years. Any barrier to the issue process can be raised to impossible heights by malicious anti-gun bureaucrats.

[SZonian]

How can that poor excuse of a “representative” even use the words “common sense” when she herself doesn’t have enough sense to place on a pinhead?

Stupid wench.

[Slambat]

The reason we have a right to bear arms is to keep the
government in line with the constitution. When the
government wants to step outside of the constitutional guidelines they have to neutralize anything that is in the way. Throughout history, tyrants and dictators have always
suppressed the peoples ability to defend themselves. This is
what it is and has been all along. They fear an educated and
armed populace.