Yeah, he must have stopped reading when he got to the first time semi-automatic was mentioned in the bill and instantly raised his Brady objection flag. Did he even know what they were talking about? He said, “Automatic weapons are for killing people.“ Well yes, did you think we were going to create guns that tickle an attacker into submission? Asinine comments like this amaze me.
He went on to say, “Nevada has to step up to the plate. We are no longer the Wild West.“ I agree. All things considered, things were pretty safe back then. More people died from disease than by gunshot. The myth that the streets were rampant with gun fire non-stop during American westward expansion is something that is greatly exaggerated by Hollywood. While I don't have the exact figures to quote, I'm reasonably certain violent crime is much worse today than it was in the 1880's. So yes, Nevada does need to step up to the plate. We need Constitutional Carry and Campus Carry as well as this long overdue overhaul of the CCW qualification process.
If I could have my way, every adult capable of safely handling a weapon who is not mentally ill or a convicted felon/domestic abuser or habitual user of drugs/alcohol would be issued a firearm suitable to their ability within 6 months of their 18th birthday. They would be issued a holster and ammunition as well as a cleaning kit and would be required to keep this firearm maintained, loaded and on their person whenever they are in public. They would be given 50 self defense rounds every 2 years; replacement self defense ammo on an as-needed basis. Each month they would receive 200 rounds of range ammo and get a day of range time at a state owned range in their county.
Those wishing to purchase their own firearm may do so, but must surrender their publicly issued firearm to their county armory. Those who choose to own their own firearm would be eligible for an tax credit each year, but are responsible fore their own maintenance range and ammunition expenses. Anyone having malfunctions with their publicly issued firearm may visit their county armorer for repair service at any time.
Furthermore, a requirement for receiving a high school diploma would be one semester in safe handling and maintenance of firearms, and an additional semester of firearms marksmanship and proficiency.
I know i'm not a fan of entitlement programs, but I'm down for this simply because we're all entitled to self defense.
