The House Supports Diane Feinstein's Proposed Gun Control Legislation
- January 8 · 7:00 PM
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Commonwealth Club - Boardroom
In the wake of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, more Americans than ever have expressed support for stricter gun control laws. Elected officials, Democrat and Republican alike, have echoed public sentiment and gone on record favoring tougher gun control. Senator Diane Feinstein has taken the lead on this issue and announced she will introduce updated gun control legislation when Congress reconvenes this month. Key provisions in the proposed Feinstein bill include:
• Stops the sale, transfer, importation and manufacturing of more than 100 specifically-named firearms as well as certain semiautomatic rifles, handguns and shotguns that can accept a detachable magazine and semiautomatic rifles and handguns with a fixed magazine that can accept more than 10 rounds.
• Stops the sale, transfer, importation and manufacturing of large-capacity ammunition feeding devices (magazines, strips and drums) capable of accepting more than 10 rounds.
• Protects legitimate hunters and the rights of existing gun owners by:
- grandfathering weapons legally possessed on the date of enactment;
- exempting more than 900 specifically-named weapons used for hunting and sporting purposes; and
- exempting antique, manually-operated, and permanently disabled weapons
Proponents of the Feinstein legislation indicate it would provide a far more effective ban on military-style assault weapons than the loophole-riddled laws of the past and would reduce the prevalence of multiple-victim homicides our nation has had to endure for too long. Opponents say this bill is an example of feel-good quick fix legislation that violates gun owners’ rights and would do nothing to prevent mass homicides or reduce the murder rate.
What do you think? Join us at the next SFDebate to explore and debate this question. Note that there is a $5 fee charged by the Commonwealth club for non-members to the club.
If you are interested in speaking for or against the motion or want to moderate, let the event organizer - Deborah - know.
Links:
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=28d0c499-28ec-42a7-902d-ebf318d46d02
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/28/opinion/a-tougher-assault-weapons-ban.html
http://www.policymic.com/articles/21526/the-dianne-feinstein-assault-weapons-ban-has-nothing-to-do-with-the-newtown-massacre
http://www.cato.org/publications/commentary/gun-control-myths-realities
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Gary E. Malazian
One of our more spirited debates; many opinions, expressed well. Thank you for participating.
January 9
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Anna M
Thanks, Patrick and Deborah, for speaking for/against and to Gary for maintaining the peace!
January 9
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Roy Ferreira
Co-Organizer
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