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v7a wrote:

Charles L. Cotton wrote:

v7a wrote:Presumably Republicans will be passing universal background checks next session. Because not to do so would be a slap in the face of law enforcement.

Now that's really helpful. Sincerely, thank you so much.

Deferring to the wishes of law enforcement is the cause of many of California's anti-gun laws (which passed with LEO support after LEO were exempted from the laws, such as the "Safe Handgun Roster" and ban on >10rd magazines). I'm simply suggesting it's not a good idea for Texas Republicans to be so willing to defer to law enforcement.

I'm not a big fan of Dutton, but he said one thing very well, extremely well - The 4th amendment was not passed to protect the police, it was passed to protect the people.

9mmfan wrote:I thought the Aryan Nation was considered a criminal street gang.

The whole scenario is a total exaggeration. There's nothing in the bill that says a policeman has to "sit across the street and do nothing". It's pretty simple, if there's any reason for a policeman to feel suspicious, all he has to do is walk over, watching the weapon, and strike up a conversation. A good policeman can direct the conversation in a way that strengthens or weakens suspicions.

There's noting in the amendment that says they "can't approach them at all".

I noticed the much-maligned Rep Strickland called the point of order on the time.