Rand
Paul Introduces New 2nd Amendment Bill that Is Bound to Make Liberals Freak Out
2016 Presidential candidate and Kentucky Senator Rand Paul is introducing
legislation to open D.C.’s restrictive gun control laws, empowering everyday
citizens to better protect themselves. According to The Blaze:
“For too long the Americans who live in and visit their nation’s capital
have been prevented from defending themselves and their loved ones,” Paul said
in a statement. “No longer should our citizens have to choose between safety or
visiting Washington, D.C.”
The Republican presidential candidate’s legislation would require the
district to issue concealed carry permits to both residents and non-residents,
in addition to honoring the “full faith and credit” of concealed carry permits
issued in other states.
The bill would also allow for the carrying of firearms on public, “non-sensitive”
areas of federal property. Additionally, Paul says residents should be able to
purchase firearms across state lines.
The legislation also aims to eliminate all existing D.C. laws that restrict
firearm and ammunition ownership. The right to bear arms has been a hotly
contested issue in the district for decades, leading up a landmark Supreme
Court decision in 2008.
That case, D.C. v. Heller, found that the Second Amendment does, indeed,
protect a U.S. citizen’s right to lawfully bear arms. The case also found that
the Second Amendment right extends to U.S. enclaves such as the district.
What’s surprising is that such a bill is required. Gun ownership is the 2nd
most important issue according to the US Constitution. The right to keep and
bear arms is essential to a free people. So, isn’t it surprising – or perhaps
not – that in the nation’s capital, you can’t defend yourself? Hopefully,
thanks to Senator Paul, that right will be returned to the people.
http://conservativealert.com/if-rand-paul-has-his-way-youll-be-able-to-carry-these-in-washington/
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