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President Biden’s tired old gun ban ideas have never, and will never, help solve America’s crime problem. These might.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is the lobbying arm for the gun industry, and they’ve come out loud and proud against Biden’s call for more gun bans. In the below notice from NSSF, we’ve learned that the organization has a series of very simple ideas that will address America’s crime problem without infringing on our Second Amendment rights. Chances are that you’ve had similar ideas, because they’re rational and rooted in common sense. So the next time someone you know tells you with a straight face that gun bans are the only solution, just forward them this article and see what they say.
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The anniversary of the tragic and senseless murders in Parkland, Fla., three years ago remind us why the firearm industry is committed to Real Solutions. Safer Communities®. The loss of innocent lives because of the unthinkable acts of a criminal defies explanation but deserves our efforts to try to prevent them from occurring again.
President Joe Biden’s call for his gun control agenda is not working to address the shared American goal of reducing criminal misuse of firearms. His demand that Congress ban the modern sporting rifle (MSR), which he knowingly mislabels an “assault rifle” and “weapon of war,” denies the reality that more murders are committed with knives, fists and clubs than all rifles combined. Over 20 million MSRs are in circulation today, used daily for lawful purposes.
President Biden’s call to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), a law passed with wide bipartisan support, panders to the radical base of his party. Rolling it back would be akin to allowing activist lawyers to sue Ford for the wrongful deaths caused by drunk drivers.
The criminal responsible for the horrors thrust on Parkland, and the nation, must be held accountable for his crimes. Anything less is a whitewash of the failures of local, state and federal authorities to act on any of the 45 instances of warnings, tips and police responses prior to his final terrible crimes.
The firearm industry has been willing to take on this hard work. It has not waited. The firearm industry provides Real Solutions, including partnerships with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and local law enforcement to include:
- Partnering with 15,000 law enforcement agencies to distribute 40 million firearm safety kits, including locking devices, for safe firearm storage through Project ChildSafe®.
- Fixing the FBI’s background check system by changing the law in 16 states and in Congress to increase reporting of disqualifying adjudicated mental health records, resulting in a 266 percent increase.
- Partnering with the ATF to prevent illegal firearm straw purchases and warning it is a crime punishable by 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
- Improving security at firearm retailers, with ATF, to deter criminals from stealing firearms.
- Matching ATF reward offers up to $5,000 to bring criminals to justice that steal firearms.
- Preventing firearm suicides with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Department of Veterans Affairs.
The firearm industry is committed to the shared goal of reducing and ending criminal misuse of firearms, as well as accidents and suicides. That is the common ground. These are the proven answers to achieve this goal.
Click here to learn more about Real Solutions.
Ken says
Every time some Democrat says Common Sense gun control solutions, I actually Hear the Nazi’s saying the final solution. Get our guns, control our will, our religion and our thoughts. George Orwell’s 1984 was pretty spot on, just 40 years late! Stalin is laughing in his grave at us!
Dave Diamond says
Hey Ken… Were the Nazis you’re talking about the ones at our Capital on Jan 6th? Did you even read this article? Or be specific which “Real Solutions” don’t you agree with? Keeping kids safe with safety lock boxes? Or keeping illegal gun purchases away from criminals? Come on man you can’t just blame everything on Democrats anymore without trying to create some solutions yourself. The blame game is OVER!
Hank says
Let’s be real here. So if the PlCAA is tinkered with by Biden administration then let’s say a person is killed by a hammer then is Stanley tools libel for that death? Well? Democrats and the liberal media are tarred with the same stick. No way should gun manufacturers should be held libel for death of folks nor should Stanley tools, this will open Pandora’s box! You think our court system is overwhelmed now? Do you know why our Covid relief package is being held up? Special interest and funding. There are folks that need this money, but Washington politicians are bickering on this relief! Why can’t they just give out the money with no other attachments to it and yes Biden will sign it!
Jacob R says
The question I see about this problem is how do we convince people of narrow minds what’s really happening.
They should be noticing and wondering why gas prices are going up. Gun control should be their least worry.
People wake up.
Brody Honea says
I don’t agree with all the “real solutions”, just like I don’t agree with Biden’s “solutions”. They both sound as though it would be easier to have our firearms stripped away.
Dave Diamond says
Brody exactly which “real solution” do you not agree with? Suppling locking devices for safety of our kids? Or keeping illegal gun purchases away from criminals? Or did you not read the article at all? Because Things aren’t working the way it is now.
Dave Diamond says
Funny how everyone blames The Left for gun control. Couple years ago I was ready to buy a bump stock and we all know who band those! Yes, our last President, because of a knee jerk reaction to Las Vegas. Quit pointing political fingers people and back some Real Solutions like is mentioned in this article.
Richard Row says
This brings to mind a quote from Jeff Cooper “If violent crime is to curbed, it is the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither the judge nor jury. Therefore, what he must be taught is to fear his victim.”
allen green says
all joe biden has to do is dye his hair black and grow a mustache and the left wing would be rising they hand to him just like in 1936-1945 . it makes me sick that my grandfather fought in WWII in third army to stop this kind of injustices and fought for the BILL OF RIGHTS so americans could be free and not under control of left wingers like Joe Biden
Ed Nollet says
These are all good steps and a start but do nothing to take guns out of the hands of criminals and gang members. End this “no profiling “ crap. Get rid of judges and politicians who turn these people loose with what amounts to a slap on the wrist. Put teeth back in our laws and let out police officers do their job. Allow searches on the street. If found with a gun illegally you go to jail. If found with more than one you are considered a dealer. You go to jail. Lets stop giving the criminals all the power.
Jimm says
When Hidin’ Biden was Vice-President, he said, “And to your point, Mr. Baker (Jim Baker, NRA-ILA’s Director of Federal Affairs), regarding the lack of prosecutions on lying on Form 4473s, we simply don’t have the time or manpower to prosecute everybody who lies on a form, that checks a wrong box, that answers a question inaccurately.” Back then, as now, Biden had no interest in punishing lawbreakers, only gun owners.
Mark Sachs says
Ban guns all you want. Criminals will still get all they want. Increased, consistent enforcement of current laws, as well as more of the type of rational actions mentioned, actually address the real problems without the rhetoric.
JonsOn says
This would be good if Biden’s gun control ideas were actually about gun safety and not about control. We all know that infringing on law abiding citizen’s rights will not make anything safer. Quite the opposite. Unlike NAZI Germany and every other country that went down the leftist (yes the NAZIS are socialists and full-on leftists unlike what the MSM would have you believe) rabbit hole if they do try to take our guns we need to revert back to 1775 pre-USA. The democrat party is why we have the 2nd amendment. It’s not in the Constitution so we can go hunting. It has nothing to do with hunting and everything to do with keeping America free and safe from tyrants from within and enemies abroad.
RJ says
How about adding real punishment when a firearm is used in the commission of a crime. No dealing away firearm charges by a district attorney or lawyer. And STRICT and RAPID punishment for criminals who murder. No more sitting on death row for years.
David says
Well stated RJ.
Butch says
They need to establish a no cost background check system available to all to be used for all firearms transactions.
William B says
Another thing needed to the relentless assault on the 2nd amendment is the fact Of the goal is total control by the federal government. We have lost the education system, healthcare, news media, and have given power to beaurocrats over vaccines, face masks and mandated business closings while we do nothing about fraudulent elections. and polititions who are in bed with China. Realize people, that this is a not so covert war. Wake up!
Carl B. says
Agreed. Well put!
CGA says
Absolutely correct! ALL the DEMONcRATS want to do is control EVERY aspect of your life and they want to take away your guns so you can’t fight back against their tyranny. HEIL BIDEN ( and Piglousy, Schummer, Swallowell, Waters, Kommiela Hairass, and all the rest of the “progressives” and RINOs). They ALL need to go to Venezuela so they can live in the glorious system of socialism there. Or they can choose China, North Korea, or Russia as an alternate. Send them all packing.
Gary Tudor says
GT Why not just call the what they are, COMMUNIST
Bobby says
It’s not the guns it’s the people behind the guns, convicted felons for one. There is no harsh punishment for killing more than one person, police officers, churches. Its like saying ” no fear of reprimand “. Change the judicial system an bring on capital punishment, don’t drag on homicide cases. Parkland shooter still hasn’t gone to court yet , Parkland shooter should have been executed long ago.
David says
Agreed.