Gov. of Massachusetts signs gun confiscation bill into law

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Governor of Massachusetts signs gun confiscation bill into law.

“…the law… gives judges the power to issue an “extreme risk protection order” taking away a person’s guns after a family member, current or former romantic partner, housemate, or local police official signs an affidavit saying the person may pose a risk of causing bodily injury to themselves or someone else.”

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/ ... story.html

What about friends, neighbors, spiritual advisors, barbers, therapists/bartenders or co-workers? And are they also going to take away their knives, motor vehicles, baseball bats, ice picks, scissors, box cutters, flammable liquids, wire, rope, neckties, pillows, fireworks/gunpowder, wine bottles, hammers and yard tools?
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Re: Gov. of Massachusetts signs gun confiscation bill into law

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State legislatures often write new laws based on pressure and emotion, not facts and we know that Everytown is great at stirring up emotion. I'm glad to see the NRA arguing for due process, they can frame this to their benefit. I hope that emergency orders aren't pushed down to administrative levels where removing firearms becomes a decision by an administrator like taking away someones driving license, the 2nd Amendment should block that.
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Governor of Illinois signs 'red flag' law

"Under Illinois’ HB 2354, law enforcement, family members, dating partners and roommates can petition a judge to issue a “firearms restraining order” that would allow law enforcement to temporarily remove guns from individuals that are found to pose a danger to themselves or others.

A judge must hold a hearing within a week of the filing to review evidence and determine whether to issue an order. If the restraining order is granted, the person must remain away from guns for up to six months. Their firearm license will be suspended, and they’re otherwise barred from buying guns. If the individual is believed to be in possession of firearms, the judge would then direct law enforcement to seize those weapons for the duration of the order. Any person who knowingly provides false information in requesting a firearms restraining order would face felony perjury charges."

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"With the addition of Illinois, 13 states now have some sort of “red flag” law on the books. Eight states have enacted new measures since the February massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in which 17 people were killed. Florida’s law went into effect in March, and Vermont, Maryland, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware and Massachusetts later followed suit."

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"The new Illinois law also allows for the filing of emergency restraining orders against individuals who pose an “immediate and present danger” of causing harm to themselves or others. In these cases, court hearings will be held on the same day the petition is filed, or the next day court is in session. These proceedings can be done ex parte, meaning the individual isn’t notified. If the order is granted, the person’s firearms can be removed immediately, at which time they can petition for a followup hearing within two weeks."

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/il ... 565aabfc12
"When and if fascism comes to America... it will be called, of course, ‘Americanism'." - Halford Luccock
"Liberty without socialism is privilege and injustice. Socialism without liberty is slavery and brutality."
— Mikhail Bakunin

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More than 450 Floridians ordered to surrender guns under 'red flag' law

"Around a quarter of the 467 risk-protection cases filed in Florida since March "involve concealed license firearm holders whose license temporarily is suspended once the order is granted," Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said.

A majority of risk-protection cases have involved people with histories of mental illness who threatened to hurt themselves, according to an analysis of Pinellas County records by ABC."

http://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch ... ender-guns
"When and if fascism comes to America... it will be called, of course, ‘Americanism'." - Halford Luccock
"Liberty without socialism is privilege and injustice. Socialism without liberty is slavery and brutality."
— Mikhail Bakunin

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