Democrats urge Obama to slap stricter safety rules on gun makers.

2015-11-12T21:05:57-05:00

Here we go again. Why do democrats keep pushing Obama for stricter gun laws. I mean, I'm sure at least one of them have a firearm. He can't get to gun owners so now he's being pushed to go after gun makers. I realize some of you RP members aren't crazy about guns, but it is getting run into the ground. There are plenty of ways for a gun owner to make his weapons safer. Locks or gun safes are the best ways. I have both. My pistol, I keep out for protection is locked during the day and unlocked at night. It's a very simple and safe process. BTW, the keys are here hidden.

WASHINGTON -- Congressional leaders won't take up gun control legislation, so a handful of Democrats are turning to President Barack Obama to get something done.

Four lawmakers wrote to Obama on Thursday urging him to use his executive authority to require gun manufacturers who sell guns to the federal government to use stricter safety measures, like researching "smart guns" and working with law enforcement. Last year, the government awarded more than $130 million in federal contracts to major gun manufacturers like Glock and Smith & Wesson, both of which also sell guns to the general public.

"As the largest single domestic buyer of guns, the federal government is in a position to demand changes from gun manufacturers through the procurement process," reads the letter from Reps. Chris Van Hollen (Md.), Adam Schiff (Calif.), Elizabeth Esty (Conn.) and Robin Kelly (Ill.).

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/obama-gun-safety-executive-action_5643b5a1e4b08cda348754fb?ir=Politics%253Fncid%253Dnewsltushpmg00000003

Democrats Urge Obama To Slap Stricter Safety Rules On Gun Makers

The president has taken executive action on gun control before. He could do it again.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2015 9:12 PM

2015-11-12T21:12:07-05:00

What is tighter?

Response by COL Jon Thompson made Nov 12 at 2015 9:15 PM

2015-11-12T21:15:46-05:00

This is how they will enact de facto gun control while affirming the 2nd Amendment. They will want to make guns and ammo so expensive that it will be prohibitive in cost. Requiring insurance is another way they will try to do this. What you see here is the coercion of the Federal government possibly being employed in a "soft" manner toward gun manufacturers.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2015 10:14 PM

2015-11-13T22:14:27-05:00

In the wake of the attacks on a civilian population in Paris France, I believe they can kiss my arse, i'll keep my firearms.