Law abider
Regular Member
Enclosed is an E mail from Rep Richards who will be introducing a bill on universal background checks:
I am not sure if this is for a gun registry or he wants to genuinely close all 'loopholes.'
March 21, 2013
Rep. Richards to Propose Universal Background Checks
Dear Neighbor –
I was proud today to stand beside Mayor Tom Barrett, Police Chief Ed Flynn, Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney, numerous colleagues and Elvin Daniel, Zina Daniel’s brother, to announce my intention to introduce legislation implementing universal background checks for all firearms transactions in Wisconsin.
Five months ago today, there was a deadly shooting in our community. On October 21, Zina’s estranged husband ignored a judge’s order, violated his domestic violence restraining order and purchased a firearm with the sole purpose of harming Zina. Sadly, he was successful, killing Zina and three other people and wounding four others.
We have laws on our books that prohibit felons, violent criminals, domestic abusers or individuals with mental illness from legally possessing firearms. To prevent dangerous people from getting weapons, we must close the background check loophole and require background checks for all firearms purchases, not just purchases through reputable businesses.
Over 80 percent of Wisconsinites favor universal background checks for firearm purchases, according to a new Marquette Law School Poll released this week. Buying a firearm is inexpensive, quick and easy. Universal background checks won’t prevent law-abiding citizens from purchasing guns, but will however significantly limit criminal access to firearms.
Soon I will be introducing legislation to require universal background checks for all firearms purchases. I believe that Second Amendment advocates and public safety advocates can find common ground in support of universal background checks. Let’s examine our laws and make the changes needed to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people.
Sincerely,
JON RICHARDS
State Representative
Assembly District 19
I am not sure if this is for a gun registry or he wants to genuinely close all 'loopholes.'
March 21, 2013
Rep. Richards to Propose Universal Background Checks
Dear Neighbor –
I was proud today to stand beside Mayor Tom Barrett, Police Chief Ed Flynn, Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney, numerous colleagues and Elvin Daniel, Zina Daniel’s brother, to announce my intention to introduce legislation implementing universal background checks for all firearms transactions in Wisconsin.
Five months ago today, there was a deadly shooting in our community. On October 21, Zina’s estranged husband ignored a judge’s order, violated his domestic violence restraining order and purchased a firearm with the sole purpose of harming Zina. Sadly, he was successful, killing Zina and three other people and wounding four others.
We have laws on our books that prohibit felons, violent criminals, domestic abusers or individuals with mental illness from legally possessing firearms. To prevent dangerous people from getting weapons, we must close the background check loophole and require background checks for all firearms purchases, not just purchases through reputable businesses.
Over 80 percent of Wisconsinites favor universal background checks for firearm purchases, according to a new Marquette Law School Poll released this week. Buying a firearm is inexpensive, quick and easy. Universal background checks won’t prevent law-abiding citizens from purchasing guns, but will however significantly limit criminal access to firearms.
Soon I will be introducing legislation to require universal background checks for all firearms purchases. I believe that Second Amendment advocates and public safety advocates can find common ground in support of universal background checks. Let’s examine our laws and make the changes needed to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people.
Sincerely,
JON RICHARDS
State Representative
Assembly District 19