According To Debbie Wasserman Schultz, “You do not have the right to bear bullets”.
Last updated: April 30, 2020 · Originally published March 28, 2018
In a move that seems far from likely to succeed, U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) is introducing legislation that would require background checks for people who buy ammunition. This is a bill that only has 36 Democratic co-sponsors. No Republicans in the House support the bill.
There are some states that already have this type of legislation (Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts and New Jersey) and other states who are planning to require them soon (California and New York).
Wasserman Schultz apparently sees it as part of a much bigger plan –
In connection with other proposals to combat gun violence — such as banning assault weapons and making it harder for mentally ill people to get firearms — Wasserman Schultz said an ammunition-related background check would have a positive effect.
“Put together, woven together, it will provide the safety net that is essential to reduce gun violence. That’s our goal,” she said.
The proposed law does have language to accommodate ranges and camps –
Wasserman Schultz’s legislation wouldn’t require background checks for people who buy ammunition at shooting ranges or hunting camps and intend to use it at those locations.
Coming on the heels of former Supreme Court Justice Stevens calling for a repeal of the Second Amendment, these are not good optics for the left. If Democrats want us to believe that they don’t want to take away our guns, they aren’t doing a very good job convincing anyone of that.
Even local officials are revealing their true stripes –
R. Daryl Fisher, who is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination in the upcoming primary election for Buncombe County sheriff, has come under criticism following his remarks at a monthly Moms Demand Action meeting for gun control earlier this month.
During his short speech, where he expressed support for banning high-capacity magazines and “any weapon that’s designed for use by the military,” he joked about taking away guns once people are dead.
“Don’t believe the scare tactics, because you’ve heard people say, ‘You’ll have to pry my gun from my cold, dead hands,’” Fisher is heard saying in a video posted by his campaign at the 3:04 minute mark. “OK … Whenever you pass away, we’ll come get it,” he quipped.
For those interested in learning more about the proposed law entitled Ammunition Background Check Act of 2018, click here to see what co-sponsor U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has to say about it.
“Ammunition sales should be subject to the same legal requirements as firearm sales, and that includes instant background checks. The same laws that prevent dangerous individuals from purchasing firearms also prohibit them from amassing arsenals of ammunition, with one major loophole: there are no background checks for ammunition sales to enforce the law. Closing this ludicrous loophole is a common sense component of a comprehensive strategy to reduce gun violence,” said Blumenthal.
“This common-sense legislation simply enforces existing federal law, and will make it harder for criminals to amass hundreds of rounds of ammunition without so much as sharing their first name with a gun store clerk,” Wasserman Schultz said. “Closing this absurd loophole will not by itself stop the next mass shooting tragedy. But this popular approach must be part of our larger strategy for ending gun violence. Studies show it can help keep ‘bad guys with guns’ from perpetrating another mass slaughter like the one we witnessed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in my Broward County community, or the thousands of other acts of gun violence that devastate communities across the country. It takes more than just a gun to take an innocent life. It also takes bullets. We need to do all we can to make sure neither of them ends up in the wrong hands.”
The Daily Shooter also offers this Q&A regarding California’s pending law –
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Yep. We also need people who have drivers lic. take a test to get a lic. to pump gas into their car. Then the next thing you know, there’ll be background checks at the liquor store. This is not common sense, it’s a bunch of power hungry idiots, pushing for all they can get. If they get anything now they’ll push harder next time (ad finite-em).
Do not think this couldn’t happen. We the People need to remind our Representatives of our 2nd amendment rights and remind them on a regular bases. When they get this passed, it’s just the foothold they are looking for. Its about weapon confiscation . If we give an inch, they’ll want more. It was the AR platforms, now in Florida they’re saying all semi=auto rifles. It will be semi-auto pistols next when there’s another shooting, and there will be. We now have 1000’s of 16 to 18 years gun experts across the country. We need to be vigilant and positive about our right to bear arms.
This article incorrectly implies that Schultz is relevant.
Wasserman-Schulz is an embarrassment to both the State of Florida and the Democratic Party. She was found to be engineering programs against Bernie Sanders and had to step down as leader of the party. How she wasn’t prosecuted for her actions is beyond me. The good people of South Florida need to send her packing
Schultz should be charged with harboring criminal Government IT hackers. She shouldn’t be in public office to propose anything!!!!!
If they’d spend more time on booting illegal aliens from this country than trying to infringe upon the rights of Law Abiding Americans – in other words do some work for once instead of just being anti-gun 24/7 365 the Congress and country would be better off. It’s like they’re all mentally ill and all they can see is gun control ad nauseum.
Tyranny of the left. Are we ready to fight the war they have started? It would be better for us to obey II Chronicles 7:14 and let God handle this.
The problem does not live with the weapon all the ammunition but with the individual choosing to shoot people. It seems the majority of people who have become mash killers have been alienated by those they attack. We would do well to avoid bullying and alienating individuals
I’ll bet Debbie Wasserman Sculz would really be pissed off about the thugs that drive a vehicle through reinforced front door of a gun shop in Kissimmee, Florida to steal guns & ammunition and didn’t even think about doing a “background check”. Ya think that maybe they knew they wouldn’t pass a “background check”? I would like to know where the brains of our elected officials go when they get into office?
if I’ve already background check to own the firearm it’s kind of damn stupid to have to go through another background check to have ammo I mean let’s get real that’s just plain stupid you think if it’s okay to have the gun you should be okay to have the ammo but as far as this lady is concerned she’s going to want to ban rocks to she must be a blond
let us not forget about those people that make their own ammo duh
The amendment doesn’t say gun it says ARMS which includes all the attendant paraphernalia that goes with the operation of the weapons included. What a Moron she must be.
Is this the same DWS who hired foreign spies to run the congressional IT system???
she has no right to be in congress corrupt lying,dumocrat
We need to boycott the people who vote for this witch.
So for all those who reload ammunition , be aware of the potential impact as the anti gun people will soon be including hand loading items.
They have no idea how far this tangled web reaches and how negative it impact will be across the board.
Washerwoman schultz needs to explain her involvement with rigging democratic primary for Hillary before being a creditable person. If she does not believe in democracy or in her Oath of Office to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution then she should be Impeached. If she read the Constitution she would see 2nd Amendment says ” shal not be infringed”. That means ever not just to fools believe they can trade their rights for security. As Ben Franklin said,” Anyone willing to give up Rights for security will soon find themselves with neither “.
SCOTUS has ruled police have no responsibility to protect citizens.
Debbie Schulz indulged in corruption managing the Hillary Clinton campaign by robbing Bernie Sanders due and equal recognition.. Bernie admits being a Socialist while Debbie Schulz is more like a communist, She wants to take our guns so we cannot rise up against a communist party that some day may lead our nation.,.
All communist counties and Authoritarian nations like Russia, Cuba, China, Vietnam, Iran seize all of the peoples personal guns. They stop all up risings against their authoritarian governments that are loaded with corrupt politicians like Schulz..
Most of us today would not buy into this foolishness. My fear is that our kids our being exploited and groomed for a ‘better tomorrow’.
Get out and carefully scrutenize the background, beliefs, and voting record of each and every person before you vote for anyone. And then vote, vote, vote! And conscientiously and carefully choose where you spend your money. Try and not support those businesses and individuals who clearly do not share your beliefs of how America should move forward. The Hollywood and entertainment industry elites, as well as, our current royalty and monarchy in Washington D.C. with their contingent of armed security guards should never receive a penny of our hard earned money for anything they produce. We the People are “les deplorables”, the chafe in the flyover portion of this Country between the left and right coasts. Think before you vote; think before you spend your money. That is how we will win in the end.
Regardless of which side of the gun debate your on, the idea of making ammunition too expensive or difficult to obtain is a really bad idea.
Most responsible gun owners make an effort to practice regularly to maintain their skills, muscle memory, etc. Putting these kinds of laws in place will discourage regular range time, resulting in less trained gun owners.
Frankly if I’m in a situation where a concealed carrier needs to take a shot, i really want him as well trained as possible! A really dumb idea!! (Besides, it probably wouldn’t stand up to constitutional scrutiny.).
Keep going anti-gun folks, dig yourself a deeper hole. And how is this person not in jail or at least impeached?
Don’t be so sure it can’t pass. Look at Newsome’s POS ammo ban in California.
Read the Amendment ,congress!
Don’t these IDIOTS think that when a person buys a firearm they are going to buy or already have ammo for it? So when a person buys a firearm the background check for ammo is useless, duh! The Dems are getting more dumber by the minute.
Debbie Wasserman Schulz should be in Jail along time ago for all the illegal stuff she did
Yes, she should!
right along with hillary, bill, chuckie, nancy and the rest of the libturds. Why is it that all of the decisions of ruling our lives is always set in the minds of the libturds??? Just WHO IN THE HELL do they think they are???