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Missouri Dems Introduce Alarming Gun Confiscation Bill Giving Law-Abiding Gun Owners 90 Days to Turn in Certain Firearms or Become Felons

Feb. 14, 2013 4:00pm Jason Howerton

Credit: AP

Democrats in Missouri introduced startling anti-gun legislation that would require gun owners to hand over their legally purchased so-called “assault weapons” to “the appropriate law enforcement agency for destruction” within 90 days.

Under the proposed bill, “Any person who, prior to the effective date of this law, was legally in possession of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine shall have ninety days from such effective date to do any of the following without being subject to prosecution.”

Here are some additional provisions found in the gun control bill:

(1) Remove the assault weapon or large capacity magazine from the state of Missouri;

(2) Render the assault weapon permanently inoperable; or

(3) Surrender the assault weapon or large capacity magazine to the appropriate law enforcement agency for destruction, subject to specific agency regulations.

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5. Unlawful manufacture, import, possession, purchase, sale, or transfer of an assault weapon or a large capacity magazine is a class C felony.

So essentially the law would turn a law-abiding gun owner today, into a felon tomorrow.

State Reps. Rory Ellinger (D-86) and Jill Schupp (D-88) reportedly introduced the anti-gun legislation, House Bill 545, this week.

Gun confiscation is being talked about more and more by lawmakers as a means to get so-called “assault weapons,” which are really semi-automatic rifles, off the streets. Democrats in California last week also proposed legislation that called for the potential confiscation of the state’s 166,000 legally purchased semi-automatic rifles.

California Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) defended the massive gun control package, saying “we can save lives.”

(H/T: Gateway Pundit)

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Proud American 71111
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 7:26pm
This is exactly what the dems want; make the citizens that abide by the law the criminals if they try to exercise their 2nd amendment rights. Does this stupid person actually believe that this will take the guns out of the criminals hands/??? Hell it is a felony for many of these felons to have a gun in the first place, yet that has stopped their access or possession of guns, has it????

PS. Another thing that kills me about the Dems is that they are against the death penalty, yet they are all for the killing of innocent babies, that includes many that could/would live if they hadn’t been aborted. The same Dems were against Bush waterboarding a few terrorist, yet they stand quietly by when Obama uses drones to kill whoever he wishes, even American citizens, without a trial or even an arrest. I wonder just how many innocent people have been killed by Obama’s drone program??? Remember this is the same Obama that called the seals a “hit squad” and many top Dems call the military murderers. Then Obama tells the world that he ordered the hit on osama and how great of a leader he is…LOL. How do you leftist look at yourself in the mirror without laughing at themselves to death??? You are such hypocritical fools that are willing to destroy America in order to implement your Commie/Socialist policies.

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Gargent_Furball
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 7:26pm
Whoooo there. You gotta be kidding me.

I say KKK and all others , it time to retaliate. Start with the Idiot who came up with this Idea.

and any other Idiot who want to trample on the constitution.

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eramthgin
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 7:23pm
That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, –That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
Thomas Jefferson

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kimberwarrior45
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 7:18pm
This legislation is anathema to the Constitution of the United States. To propose such an anti-freedom piece of ‘legislation’ suggests the willful and wanton violation of the elected official’s oath. At best it represents the misfeasance, malfeasance, and/or non-feaseance of the individuals and at worst the treasonous intent. Perhaps the people need to refresh their memory as to what the punishment is for treasonous activity. I would suggest a Citizen’s Court be held where the those who proposed the ‘legislation’ can provide answers as to why and how they believe such could be legal (within the bounds and spirit of the Constitution) and not a violation of their oath.

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- AleaJactaEst
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 8:51pm
  Indeed you speak sense, Who shall begin the process? I think that most who frequent these pages are patriots and would act if need be, we all lack the correct sign/timing /or legality of such a patriotic act.
  
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- kimberwarrior45
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 9:39pm
  ALEAJACTAEST it would be the rarest of individual. Those who put the oath they take above themselves. It would be entirely possible that the legislators could be found not guilty and then that individual would place themselves between the legislator and any crowd who did not agree with the decision. Kind of like John Adams did when he represented the British soldiers. If you find individuals who believe in the Constitution, understand the founding history of our country and our founding fathers, understand that man is basically wicked, and follow the same judeo-christian principles that founded this country that is a good start. With individuals like this now could be the time to start.
  
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emh1701
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 7:14pm
This is why I will never buy a weapon that will make me register it somewhere. I refuse to have my name put in a database anywhere for that.

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Saff SGT
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 7:00pm
My Grandmother always said when folks dont listen and mess you around. You take a large club and give them instructions on how to treat a person. I think this maybe in order here, they usually recover in a few months and have a different outlook. And treat folks a little different.

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dumpsterdog
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:48pm
Too bad these morons who call themselves law makers have never heard of the 2nd amendment.

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- gac1218
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:56pm
  It’s time to form a Missouri state militia and forcefully remove and try these representatives for treason to the constitution of the United States of America.
  
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high school drop out
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:43pm
Its just ‘political theater’ But, their idiotic ploy has an up side .. Two more G.O.P seats in 2014

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SuperSuineg
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:41pm
this ban covers 90% of all guns… it would be nice for the blaze to put a link to the bill so here it is http://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills131/biltxt/intro/HB0545I.htm

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dave88
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:40pm
It appears that these democrats, like all democrats are suffering some sort of mental deficiencies.

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Grand design
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:38pm
Recall the marxist Democrats! Start the petitions!

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Jameskeepingitrealivery
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:35pm
Add your comments

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- emh1701
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 7:14pm
  Clearly you forgot to follow the instructions.
  
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AnAmerican111
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:34pm
Liberals continue to prove their stupidity!

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AleaJactaEst
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:31pm
Does the proposing of such a bill that violates the 2nd ammendment not breach the standard for having these clowns impeached/ removed /fired /??
USvs Miller 1939 said 2a meant we could have same weapons as the military. WIsh these clowns in office would read some history and understand the rulings and quit pushing this leftist commie disarmament down our free throats.

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RightThinking1
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:26pm
This is just Democrats playing a political strategy. They know perfectly well that it won’t pass, but they want political ‘ammo’ to use the next time some nut-case opens fire. You know, “If it weren’t for the evil Republicans, this would not have happened.”

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Excomunicatedmarine
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:23pm
These jokers need to be prosecuted for violation of the second amendment.

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themainmanK
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:18pm
They should go ahead and ask anyone with a mental health issue to please turn themselves in, or just leave the state too. That will have the same chance of passing, and the same outcome even if it did pass some how.
I don’t understand how some of these people even remember to inhale and exhale daily.

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msjoe43
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:12pm
MISSOURI DEMS INTRODUCE ALARMING GUN CONFISCATION BILL GIVING LAW-ABIDING GUN OWNERS 90 DAYS TO TURN IN CERTAIN FIREARMS OR BECOME FELONS

Q: Does this laws apply to law enforcement: police officers, sheriff’s deputies, state police officers, constables too?
These people who work in law enforcement are not above the law.

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- mash4077
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:16pm
  yeah, they are.
  
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mash4077
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:10pm
this is how it starts. registration will lead to confiscation. I don’t know if we are becoming the next soviet union or the next nazi germany. either way, we lose!

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rickroland
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:08pm
Every writer, sponsor and co-sponsor of this bill should be summarily removed from office and band, forever more, from ever serving in any public capacity (elected, appointed or employed) forever more.

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HisStoryUn
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:08pm
California is but a heartbeat away from total confiscation too. I find it amazing that these progressives still even speak of “protecting the Second Amendment rights” while putting into place “common sense” measures to curb violence. What hubris! http://hisstoryun.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/second-amendment-arguments/

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common_sense_donkeys
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:07pm
Resident or not, call Missouri representitives and express your disgust for them and this bill!

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Carbine
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:07pm
They will be satisfied only when the bloodshed begins. Of course, the dems will hide behind anyone they can. What sniveling cowards. The time is coming, the dems want civil war and the dems are about to get it. 1776 all over again. Get out the rope! It we ever turn into the cowards that they are and peacefully give up our arms we had best get used to living in FEMA camps.

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- mash4077
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:12pm
  I couldn’t of said it better.
  
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Eraty Bab
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:05pm
Going from the percentage of people who turned in their guns in CA., which was a very small percent, I’m going to venture a guess and say if this bill passes, there are going to be a lot of “felons” in Missouri.

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showmerancher
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:02pm
This will never pass. However, Thank you Democrats for all of the publicity.
Now, the following bills WILL probably pass:

Bill that prohibits health care professionals from entering firearm related information into health records, and prohibits school officials from asking students about firearms in the home;

Bill that makes it a felony for federal officials to enforce any federal gun related law passed after 12/31/2012 in Missouri… and provides that if such happens the State’s Attorney General may provide a legal defense for the citizens involved.

Missouri is an open carry state; however certain municipalities have local laws/ordinances prohibiting open carry. A Bill will repeal authority and render void all such laws/ordinances in the state. (Allowing open carry in ALL jurisdictions)

Again, Thanks Democrats! There’s nothing like bringing attention to the state over gun control when we have Republican super-majorities in both sides of the legislature, AND some pro-gun Democrats to boot.

Oops!

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