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How should the NFOA procede re: a possible New "Assault Weapon" Ban
AAllen:
I don't think it has been used in anything published as of yet, and knowing the press and there feelings they may try to keep it hidden. It was sent to me by one of my national contacts so it may end up in a press statement put out by someone on our side.
bkoenig:
I think this is definitely the time to put pressure on Nebraska's congressional delegation. They need to understand this is a make or break moment, both for our rights and their political careers.
I'm guessing it's going to be awfully hard to push anything through the state legislature next year, but maybe CCW for teachers is a possibility. I have an 8 year old daughter and I know I would feel much better if I knew there were responsible people carrying in her school. I would even be ok with allowing teachers to carry if they receive additional training. I would donate to help cover the cost.
I would really like to see the NRA offer to reimburse the cost of a CCW permit and any additional training to teachers who want to carry. Hopefully after the media frenzy settles down.
wallace11bravo:
New question on Health and Well-being Gallup Survey, as of today:
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AAllen:
bkoenig, in places where it is allowed (teachers carrying in schools) there are either several instructors that give the class to teachers for free, or a local group provides it. Where legal; costs are being covered. The NRA stepping in and making an offer like this is just them pushing into what the local firearms organizations are already doing and taking their press. So I guess that means there is a good chance that the NRA will do it.
CitizenClark:
--- Quote from: wallace11bravo on December 19, 2012, 03:23:05 PM ---I've hear some people say that a new AWB would be struck down by SCOTUS, especially since Heller. I am less confident, but have nothing intelligent to say as to why. Perhaps a lawyer could chime in.
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Eugene Volokh, a conservative constitutional law expert and law professor who runs a prominent legal blog has stated that he believes an assault weapons ban would be found constitutional under Heller: http://www.volokh.com/2012/12/18/why-bans-on-so-called-assault-weapons-are-unlikely-to-diminish-the-deaths-caused-by-mass-shootings/
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