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Guns in court:The year in review - TDR Roundtable

2009-01-04T19:00:00Z

The "Second Amendment Enforcement Act" (H.R. 6691) is introduced. This NRA-backed legislation is needed to enforce the U.S. Supreme Courtâ€™s decision in District of Columbia v. Heller. The "Second Amendment Enforcement Act" seeks to

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Gun bills

2008-12-31T19:00:00Z

HR 6691: Second Amendment Enforcement Act (3 users) S. 2577: Gun Show Background Check Act of 2008 (5 users) HR 1859: Anti-Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act of 2007 (5 users) S. 1331: Long-Range Sniper Rifle Safety Act of ...

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2008 Year in Review for Second Amendment Advocates

2008-12-31T19:00:00Z

The "Second Amendment Enforcement Act" (H.R. 6691) is introduced. This NRA-backed legislation is needed to enforce the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in District of Columbia v. Heller. The "Second Amendment Enforcement Act" seeks to

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NRA year in review | SwampBubbles - News, Politics, Reports

2008-12-22T19:00:00Z

Okie Campaigns - I am a warfighter, I do NOT give up and I do NOT ...

2008-12-19T19:00:00Z

The Gun Guys Show Episode 5 - Gas Shortage, HR 6691 | The Airsoft ...

2008-12-16T19:00:00Z

A video podcast for gun enthusiasts.Duration : 7 min 49 sec [veoh v16281759YsYAa7ws]

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Lautenberg Amendment: Gun Laws Kill.

2008-11-18T19:00:00Z

Gun Law News. Lautenberg - From a Reader · Your Opportunity to Help · Lautenburg Amendment going to Supreme Court · Brady Campaign Joins the AHSA · H.R.6691 - Second Amendment Enforcement Act ...

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Second Amendment Enforcement Act | PAWaterCooler.com

2008-11-18T19:00:00Z

In the House, two bills have been introduced with the title â€œSecond Amendment Enforcement Act,â€* H.R. 6842 and H.R. 6691. When H.R. 6842 was debated in the House, a substitute amendment offered by Representative Travis Childers replaced ...

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Call To Action: New DC Gun Control Bill Moving In The U.S. House

2008-11-15T19:00:00Z

bill (HR 6691) and to vote AGAINST the Norton gun control bill (HR 6842). You can use the pre-written message below and send it as an e-mail by visiting the GOA Legislative Action Center at http://www.gunowners.org/activism.htm (where ...

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Donâ€™t Let Washington DC Become a War Zone

2008-11-11T19:00:00Z

Theyâ€™re attempting to overrule local gun control laws with HR 6691, the Second Amendment Enforcement Act, an irresponsible piece of legislation that would:. * prohibit DC from enacting any law discouraging gun use or possession, ...

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Second Amendment Enforcement Act

2008-10-27T20:00:00Z

HR 6691, the Second Amendment Enforcement Act, will enforce the Supreme Court's ruling. This legislation now awaits consideration before the Senate, where I am hopeful it will soon be passed and signed into law. ...

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NRA shooting itself in the foot

2008-10-22T20:00:00Z

HR 6691, the Second Amendment Enforcement Act, which Cazayoux co-sponsored and proudly highlights on his website, has been tied up in committee since the end of July because that's exactly where Nancy Pelosi wants it. ...

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Mitch Mc Conell Supports Pro-Gun Bill HR 6691

2008-10-20T20:00:00Z

On July 31, 2008 Representative Childers introduced in the US House Of Representatives HR 6691 that would help restore rights to the citizens of the District of Columbia given to them by the Second Amendment. ...

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Don't Let Washington DC Become a War Zone - The Petition Site

2008-10-14T20:00:00Z

HR 6691 is a ridiculous bunch of tripe! Perhaps Congress has forgotten that there are some people who might use a gun control policy such as this to seek retribution... And, kids with guns - ludicrous. Such short-sightedness! ...

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Keep A Wary Eye On Your Firearms

2008-10-09T20:00:00Z

This bill, like HR 6691 - the bill referenced in your letter - requires the District of Columbia to revise its firearms laws and regulations as necessary to comply with Heller.I hope this legislation will be supported by the Senate and ...

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Don't Let Washington DC Become a War Zone

2008-10-08T20:00:00Z

They're attempting to overrule local gun control laws with HR 6691, the Second Amendment Enforcement Act, an irresponsible piece of legislation that would:. * prohibit DC from enacting any law discouraging gun use or possession, ...

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House Republicans Voting with Eleanor Holmes Norton on Gun Control?

2008-09-28T20:00:00Z

HR 6691, introduced by Congressman Travis Childers (D-Mississippi), was meant to repeal the DC gun ban that the Supreme Court's ruled this summer to be unconstitutional. Childers' measure seemed headed for passage when Eleanor Holmes ...

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Court, Congress protect a basic right

2008-09-26T20:00:00Z

CONCORD â€” On Sept. 17, Congress passed HR 6691, the Second Amendment Enforcement Act, affirming citizens' rights to keep and bear arms....

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CBSNews.com Cites Gun Banner Biden in Defense of Obama on Gun ...

2008-09-23T20:00:00Z

I am just waiting to see how Obama and Biden vote on HR 6691 which pretty much tells DC to stop restricting gun ownership in the district. If pro is the opposite of con what is the opposite of progress? Congress! ...

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House right to vote on D.C. gun regs, make council behave, say SAF

2008-09-22T20:00:00Z

â€œMany voted for H.R. 6691 to give themselves some pro-gun-rights cover for the upcoming election, and they know it. â€œThose Democrats are fully a ware that chances of this bill getting through the Senate during this session of Congress ...

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The Heller Gun Decision Week Twelve--A Battle of Wits Between Two ...

2008-09-22T20:00:00Z

In essence, the House Rules Committee allowed a substitute amendment to HR 6842 proposed by Representative Travis Childers (D-Mississippi) to be offered reflecting a modification of HR 6691â€™s deficient provisions. ...

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[USA] Capital under fire: How HR 6691 threatens Homeland Security ...

2008-09-21T20:00:00Z

[USA] Capital under fire: How HR 6691 threatens Homeland Security/ Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, September 2008 PDF - http://www.bradycenter.org/xshare/pdf/reports/capital-under-fire.pdf.

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SAF News Sep 2008

2008-09-21T20:00:00Z

â€œMany voted for HR 6691 to give themselves some pro-gun-rights cover for the upcoming election, and they know it. â€œThose Democrats are fully aware that chances of this bill getting through the Senate during this session of Congress are ...

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Berry (AR01) -- Press Release -- BERRY STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF ...

2008-09-18T20:00:00Z

Today, Congressman Berry released this statement on the House Passage of H.R. 6691, the Second Amendment Enforcement Act. Congressman Berry is an original cosponsor of the bill. "Gun ownership and hunting is a way of life in Arkansas," ...

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Quote of the day--Alan Gottlieb

2008-09-18T20:00:00Z

Many voted for HR 6691 to give themselves some pro-gun-rights cover for the upcoming election, and they know it. Those Democrats are fully aware that chances of this bill getting through the Senate during this session of Congress are ...

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US House Takes Aim at DC on Gun Rights

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly (266-152) for passage of the "Second Amendment Enforcement Act"(HR 6691). Passed as an amendment to HR 6842, 6691 will overturn the District of Columbia's gun control ...

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House passes legislation to lift DC gun regs; DC works to stall as ...

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

Yesterday the House of Representatives passed HR 6691, The Second Amendment Enforcement Act, by a vote of 226-152. The Act will compel the government of DC to actually comply with the US Constitution and the Supreme Court decision in ...

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New Childers Handgun Bill

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

After successful passage of his Second Amendment Enforcement Act (HR 6691) in the House of Representatives, now that the measure lies dormant in the Senate, Congressman Travis W. Childers (D, MS-1) has decided to extend the same logical ...

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Ask him to prove that he â€™supports the Second Amendmentâ€™

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

Now that HR 6842 (which, by virtue of House Amendment 1171, now contains the language of HR 6691) has passed in the House, the next (very unlikely) step is to get it passed in the Senate this month. As I mentioned Monday, ...

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H.R.6691 - Second Amendment Enforcement Act

2008-09-17T06:58:43Z

H.R.6691 is getting the attention of House representatives. Introduced July 31, it now has 130 cosponsors. August was relatively quite, but this month has seen a surge. The bill takes gun control

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TruthSeeker24's anti-N.W.O. corner: Free Speech and Exposing the ...

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

A partial DC Gun Ban is still supported by some, even when the Supreme Court banned the practice of totally banning all guns in Washington, D.C. The Childers bill to repeal the DC gun ban (or called HR 6691). Some believed that it will ...

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Confederate Yankee: WaPo Editorial Board Beclowns Itself

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

The bill you're looking for is H.R. 6691, the Second Amendment Enforcement Act. You can find that write-up here: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:H.R.6691:. This bill passed the House this past Wednesday. (Posted at my blog, ...

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Gun Law News - H.R.6691 - Second Amendment Enforcement Act

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

H.R.6691 is getting the attention of House representatives. Introduced July 31, it now has 130 cosponsors. August was relatively quite, but this month has seen a surge. The bill takes gun control law away from the D.C. city council. ...

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SHE GAVE THE NRA A SWORD:

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

that would allow the city to rewrite its laws conceded that a bipartisan majority favored the broader rollback (HR 6691) incorporated in a substitute amendment by Travis W. Childers, D-Miss. But the measure is not likely to advance any ...

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tom davis on gun bill: huh?

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

a key: hr 6842 is the â€œnational capital security and safety act,â€* which is the name of the substitute bill introduced by norton; hr 6691 is the â€œâ€˜second amendment enforcement act,â€* which is the stronger bill penned by mississippi .

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New DC Gun Control Bill Moving In The US House

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

The Norton bill would allow the DC council to continue enacting gun control, while the Childers bill (HR 6691) would repeal the ban on semi-auto pistols and rifles in DC, the registration requirements which require residents to get ...

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HR 6691 passes House

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

... to approve the National Rifle Association (NRA)-backed â€œSecond Amendment Enforcement Actâ€* in an overwhelming bi-partisan vote of 266-152. Things to know: the bill is no longer HR 6691; the Second Amendment Enforcement Act is now ...

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HR 6691 IH 110th CONGRESS 2d Session HR 6691 To restore Second ...

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

HR 6691 IH 110th CONGRESS 2d Session HR 6691 To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2008 Mr. CHILDERS (for himself, Mr. ALTMIRE, Mr. CAZAYOUX, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. ROSS, Mr. ...

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House to Vote on DC Gun Bill

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

The Childers Amendment, HR 6691, dismisses local self governance and increases the risks of danger to DC's residents. Yesterday, DC Vote released poll data which shows nearly 7 out of 10 Americans oppose Congress passing a law to ...

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Walz is co-sponsor of Second Amendment Enforcement Act

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

Congressman Walz is a co-sponsor of HR 6691, the Second Amendment Enforcement Act, and of 1399, a related bill introduced before Heller. Last week, the NRA-PVF endorsed Walz:. â€œDuring his first term in the House, Congressman Walz ...

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Poor Brady Bunch

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

After lying and telling everyone that HR 6691 (bill in congress to regulate DCâ€™s gun laws for them) would allow people to carry loaded assault weapons on city streets. Teenagers and children would be allowed to carry assault and sniper ...

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House votes to ease DC gun restrictions

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

... and responsibly to enact an emergency bill" to address the Supreme Court's ruling. ___. Associated Press writer Brian Westley contributed to this report. On the Net:. Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov/. The Childers bill is HR 6691.

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House Passes HR 6691

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

Can it really be true? I wonder if the Senate will jump on this and get it to Bush for a signature before November? http://news.google.com/news?hl=en_US...r7JhQD938I1J80.

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HR6691 - Second Amendment Enforcement Act

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

HR6691 is getting the attention of House representatives. Introduced July 31, it now has 130 cosponsors. August was relatively quite, but this month has seen a surge. The bill takes gun control law away from the DC city council. ...

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D.C. Council Revises District Gun Laws

2008-09-16T17:05:20Z

No doubt this is an attempt to head off H.R.6691: On the most significant day of legislative activity since the Supreme Court struck down the city’s 32-year-old handgun ban in a landmark Second

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Of Arms and the Law: House passes bill cutting back DC gun laws

2008-09-15T20:00:00Z

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:H.R.6691: I don't know how up to date it is. I see a big problem with it. Section 3 reads in part:. "Nothing ... shall authorize ... the District of Columbia to ... unduly burden ... persons ...

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Of Peace and Politics: It's the vote we want, not guns.

2008-09-15T20:00:00Z

The Districtâ€™s hand gun ban was already struck down by the Supreme Court in June, but now certain members of Congress want to allow semi-automatic weapons as well (H.R. 6691). Their argument is that citizens need to be able to protect ...

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HR 6691 To Restore Second Amendment Rights in The District of ...

2008-09-15T20:00:00Z

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2008 Mr. Childers (for himself, Mr. Altmire, Mr. Cazayoux, Mr. Dingell, Mr. Ross, Mr. Tanner, Mr. Stupak, Ms. Herseth Sandlin, Mr. Ellsworth, Mr. Melancon, Mr. Chandler, Mr. Lincoln Davis of ...

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HR 6691 To Restore Second Amendment Rights in The District of ...

2008-09-15T20:00:00Z

DC Council approves loosening gun restrictions

2008-09-15T20:00:00Z

The DC Council approved some measures that would reduce the restrictions on handgun ownership in the home. Among them are semi-autos are now allowed, but there is a 10 round magazine restriction; guns do not need to be unloaded and/or ...

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Gun Control and Homeland Security

2008-09-15T20:00:00Z

Debate over HR 6691 highlights homeland security implications of gun regulation.

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Gun rights in DC

2008-09-15T20:00:00Z

Looks like HR 6691 could be discussed today.

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Report: NRA-Backed Bill Would Allow Military-Style Weapons On ...

2008-09-15T20:00:00Z

The Brady Center report highlights the real-world effects the bill, HR 6691, could have on the Nationâ€™s Capital. It would allow people to carry loaded assault weapons on city streets. It would remove restrictions barring gun possession ...

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House debates bill to kill DC gun restrictions

2008-09-15T20:00:00Z

... those firearms that are legal under federal law. ___ The Norton bill is HR 6842. The Childers bill is HR 6691. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. source: AP - http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080916/ap_on_go_co/gun_control [link]

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HR 6691 To Restore Second Amendment Rights in The District of ...

2008-09-15T20:00:00Z

Chief Lanier is still clueless

2008-09-15T20:00:00Z

Again from an alert by the VCDL on HR 6691:. **************************************************. 11. House panel hears testimony on bill to ease DC gun laws. ************************************************** The DC police chief, ...

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Alphecca Â» DC Counciler Capitulates on Handguns â€” A Bit

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

With the low probability that the Senate will tacle a companion bill to HR 6691, this may be the best bet for the poor denizens of D.C.. on 16 Sep 2008 at 12:02 pm # Madrocketscientist. Lawmakers and public safety officials said they ...

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new dc gun control bill moving in the us house

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

the norton bill would allow the dc council to continue enacting gun control, while the childers bill (hr 6691) would repeal the ban on semi-auto pistols and rifles in dc, the registration requirements which require residents to get ...

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house ready to vote on repealing the dc gun ban , but- - -

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

while the childers bill (hr 6691) would repeal the ban on semi-auto pistols and rifles in dc, the registration requirements which require residents to get permission from the city council before they can own a weapon, and the ...

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No right to violate rights

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

I havenâ€™t written, so far, about HR 6691, which would, if enacted, invalidate most of Washington DCâ€™s most egregious violations of the right to keep and bear arms, and also preempt local officialsâ€™ ability to set gun policy in the ...

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Homeland Absurdity

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

The NRA authored new legislation, HR 6691, which would go far beyond the stipulations of the Heller decision and eviscerate whatâ€™s left of the Districtâ€™s gun laws. Their bill would repeal DCâ€™s registration requirement for handguns, ...

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Call To Action: New DC Gun Control Bill Moving In The US House

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

DC gun ban, HR 6691, was going to be a "cake walk" in the House of Representatives. But now, DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) has managed to get an alternative, anti-gun bill onto the floor of the House. Her bill passed out ...

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House of Representatives to vote on DC Gun Ban

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on HR 6691 as early as September 16th. The bill is designed to "restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia." and the National Shooting Sports Foundation reports that: ...

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Movement on the New DC Gun Control Bill

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

Gun Owners of America: How quickly things can change. Last week, the early reports indicated that the Childers bill to repeal the DC gun ban, HR 6691, was going to be a "cake walk" in the House of Representatives. But...

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Lies

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

Update: From Kaveman: Go to the BC homepage and click the â€œcapitol under fireâ€* image and look at the top of page #5:. Under HR 6691, it would even be legal for some terrorists to carry .50 caliber sniper rifles and military-style ...

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Fearing results.

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

Assuming HR6691 gets passed out of the house (most likely if it comes up for a vote), it goes up before the Senate. That's where it will most likely stall. Paul Helmke of the Brady Campaign, is still afraid of it. ...

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VA-ALERT: VCDL picnic/shoot coming up!

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

ACTION: Please urge your Representative to vote IN FAVOR of the Childers bill (HR 6691) and to vote AGAINST the Norton gun control bill (HR 6842). You can use the pre-written message below and send it as an e-mail by visiting the GOA ...

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New DC Gun Control Bill Moving In The US House

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

... Ready to Vote on Repealing the DC Gun Ban-- Your Representative now needs to hear from you How quickly things can change. Last week, the early reports indicated that the Childers bill to repeal the DC gun ban, HR 6691, was going ...

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No right to violate rights

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

The point missed by all these people is that what would be "trampled" by HR 6691 isn't a right, because there is no right to deprive others of their rights. Residents of Washington DC have, like all Americans, a Constitutionally ...

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No right to violate rights

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

I haven\'t written, so far, about HR 6691, which would, if enacted, invalidate most of Washington DC\'s most egregious violations of the right to keep and bear arms, and also preempt local officials\' ability to set gun policy in the ...

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IMPORTANT GOA Message

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

NRA-ILA :: Statement of Administration Policy on H.R. 6842 ...

2008-09-13T20:00:00Z

The Administration strongly supports H.R. 6691 because it would immediately advance Second Amendment principles by directly protecting the individual right of law-abiding District residents to keep and bear commonly used firearms not ...

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Brady Dishonesty

2008-09-13T20:00:00Z

The bill, HR 6691, would allow nearly anyone, even teenagers and children, to carry loaded assault rifles on the streets of our Nationâ€™s Capital. It would mean law enforcement could not stop individuals from arming themselves with ...

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Democratic Congressman Leads Effort to Restore DC Gun Rights

2008-09-13T20:00:00Z

The following is the next of the Second Amendment Enforced Act (HR 6691) introduced by Congressman Childers: 110th CONGRESS 2d Session HR 6691 To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia. ...

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The Arsenal

2008-09-12T20:00:00Z

The bill, H.R. 6691, would allow nearly anyone, even teenagers and children, to carry loaded assault rifles on the streets of our Nation's Capital. It would mean law enforcement could not stop individuals from arming themselves with ...

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Support The 2nd Amendment Rights of DC Residnets

2008-09-12T20:00:00Z

See here for what you can do about it. In a strong bipartisan effort, House Democrats and Republicans recently joined forces to introduce HR 6691, the â€œSecond Amendment Enforcement Act.â€* This critical NRA-backed legislation would overturn.

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Act NOW To Restore Second Amendment Rights Of DC Residents!

2008-09-12T20:00:00Z

In other words, if HR 6691 is passed and enacted into law, law-abiding residents of DC would be able to: purchase a pistol or revolver from a gun dealer in Maryland or Virginia; not be required to register it with the city government; ...

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Act NOW To Restore Second Amendment Rights Of DC Residents!

2008-09-12T20:00:00Z

In a strong bipartisan effort, House Democrats and Republicans recently joined forces to introduce HR 6691, the â€œSecond Amendment Enforcement Act.â€* This critical NRA-backed legislation would overturn Washington, DCâ€™s newly enacted ...

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NRA-ILA :: Act NOW To Restore Second Amendment Rights Of D.C. ...

2008-09-11T20:00:00Z

In a strong bipartisan effort, House Democrats and Republicans recently joined forces to introduce H.R. 6691, the â€œSecond Amendment Enforcement Act.â€* This critical NRA-backed legislation would overturn Washington, D.C.â€™s newly enacted ...

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Act NOW To Restore Second Amendment Rights Of DC Residents!

2008-09-11T20:00:00Z

In a strong bipartisan effort, House Democrats and Republicans recently joined forces to introduce HR 6691, the Ã¢Second Amendment Enforcement Act.Ã¢ This critical NRA-backed legislation would overturn Washington, DCÃ¢s newly enacted ...

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One Day, I Will Join the NRA (by Tim King)

2008-09-11T20:00:00Z

This week, The New York Times ran an editorial about HR 6691, follow-up legislation to the June Supreme Court decision on DCâ€™s gun ban. After reading the editorial, I made a resolution: One day I will join the National Rifle Association ...

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Congress moves to enforce the decision in DC Vs. Heller

2008-09-11T20:00:00Z

The media is moving to make a big deal out of HR 6691 (which was introduced way back on July 31st), a bill that would seek to enforce the decision decided by the Supreme Court against the local Washington DC government. ...

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Take Action: Stop the NRA from Hijacking DCâ€™s Gun Laws

2008-09-11T20:00:00Z

Please pick up the phone today and call the US Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and tell your Congressperson to vote NO on HR 6691, and demand that they stand up to the gun lobby and fight for safe communities. ...

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One Day, I Will Join the NRA (by Tim King)

2008-09-11T20:00:00Z

This week, The New York Times ran an editorial about HR 6691, follow-up legislation to the June Supreme Court decision on DC's gun ban. After reading the editorial, I made a resolution: One day I will join the National Rifle Association ...

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Imminent vote in Congress to repeal DC gun ban

2008-09-11T20:00:00Z

HR 6691, introduced by Rep. Travis Childers (D-MS), would repeal much of the gun control in the District â€” including the ban on semi-auto pistols and rifles, and the registration requirements which require residents to get permission ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.6842 Second Amendment ...

2008-09-10T20:00:00Z

In the House, two bills have been introduced with the title Ã¢â‚¬Å“Second Amendment Enforcement Act,Ã¢â‚¬ H.R. 6842 and H.R. 6691. When H.R. 6842 was debated in the House, a substitute amendment offered by Representative Travis Childers ...

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Gun Guys Â» Live Free Or Die â€” Except If You Live In Washington, D.C.

2008-09-10T20:00:00Z

Both Congressman Paul Hodes and Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter are cosponsors of H.R. 6691, a bill that would repeal D.C. gun laws, overturning provisions enacted by the District of Columbia City Council and endorsed by the residents ...

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congress to vote on dc gun ban repealâ€*

2008-09-10T20:00:00Z

hr 6691, introduced by rep. travis childers (d-ms), would repeal much of the gun control in the district -- including the ban on semi-auto pistols and rifles, and the registration requirements which require residents to get permission ...

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tale of two bills: enforcing the second amendment or the fox ...

2008-09-10T20:00:00Z

dc is, of course, in favor of the second bill, hr 6842, and against hr 6691. they are attempting to paint the picture that if hr 6691 becomes law, citizens would be able to walk the streets of the capital with .50 caliber sniper rifles ...

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Tale of Two Bills: Enforcing the Second Amendment or The Fox ...

2008-09-10T20:00:00Z

HR 6691- The Second Amendment Enforcement Act and HR 6842- The National Capital Security and Safety Act. While both bills were introduced by Democrats in the House, and both bills \â€*allege\â€* that they are intended to enforce The ...

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Live Free or Die (Except if you live in Washington, DC) HR 6691 ...

2008-09-10T20:00:00Z

Both Congressman Paul Hodes and Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter are cosponsors of HR 6691, a bill that would repeal DC gun laws, overturning provisions enacted by the District of Columbia City Council and endorsed by the residents of ...

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Imminent Vote In Congress To Repeal DC Gun Ban

2008-09-10T20:00:00Z

HR 6691, introduced by Rep. Travis Childers (D-MS), would repeal much of the gun control in the District -- including the ban on semi-auto pistols and rifles, and the registration requirements which require residents to get permission ...

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Imminent Vote In Congress To Repeal DC Gun Ban

2008-09-10T20:00:00Z

Congress To Vote On DC Gun Ban Repeal

2008-09-10T20:00:00Z

HR 6691, introduced by Rep. Travis Childers (D-MS), would repeal much of the gun control in the District including the ban on semi-auto pistols and rifles, and the registration requirements which require residents to get permission from ...

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Congress to Vote on DC Gun Ban Repeal!

2008-09-10T20:00:00Z

According to a recent email alert, the House of Representatives is set to vote on HR 6691 â€“ which would effectively repeal the DC gun ban. The bill was introduced by Travis Childers (D-MS) and it would remove the semi-automatic pistol ...

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Sweeping Bill to Repeal Gun Laws Would Endanger Public Safety and ...

2008-09-10T20:00:00Z

The bill, HR 6691, would allow nearly anyone, even teenagers and children, to carry loaded assault rifles on the streets of our Nation's Capital. It would mean law enforcement could not stop individuals from arming themselves with ...

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Democrat bill to repeal DC gun ban

2008-09-10T20:00:00Z

Rural and other Blue Dog Democrats in the House; many of whom are facing tough reelection bids are lining up behind HR 6691. This bill introduced by Rep. Travis Childers (D-MS), would repeal much . . .

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Panel Votes to Back City on Gun Limits

2008-09-10T20:00:00Z

A House committee approved a bill yesterday that would allow DC officials to write their own gun laws. A tougher bill that would eliminate most DC gun regulations probably will be offered as a substitute for Norton`s measure. ...

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Brady campaign spin â€“ How do they keep their office from ...

2008-09-09T20:00:00Z

Take, for instance, the amazing spin they are putting on HR 6691, the law being considered by the House of Representative that would strip away the ridiculous gun laws that DC put into place after the Heller decision. ...

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Congress mulls taking over DC gun regulations

2008-09-09T20:00:00Z

Cox, a lobbyist for the NRA, which supports HR 6691, said the bill wouldnâ€™t result in a parade of horribles. â€œThe legislation permits people to have a weapon in their home, and only in their home, and anyone that says otherwise is ...

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Washington Post And New York Times Argue Against NRA Bill To Erase ...

2008-09-09T20:00:00Z

Of course not. Well, the people of the District of Columbia don't like it either. In Monday's Washington Post: ... HR 6691 is the latest effort by the National Rifle Association to wrest jurisdiction over [...]

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More Gun Choices

2008-09-09T20:00:00Z

HR 6691. Learn the number. Itâ€™s going to be a Thingâ„¢. Itâ€™s the NRA-backed bill in the House designed to torpedo the Districtâ€™s new version of the law that ended up overturned by the Supreme Court. Itâ€™s got a Lengthy list of co-spon

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Later in the Week

2008-09-09T14:46:15Z

I will be going to the fall meeting of the NRA Board of Directors this Thursday through Saturday, to report on the major themes, or any interesting happenings. What I expect will be major topics of discussion are the coming election in November, getting

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foxx fire

2008-09-08T20:00:00Z

washington dc police chief cathy l. lanier and other witnesses testified in front of the committee yesterday regarding the consequences of hr 6691, a bill that would eliminate most of washington dcâ€™s gun laws and would allow residents ...

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Press Release: Sali Urges Passage of Bill to Protect Second ...

2008-09-08T20:00:00Z

Sali is an original cosponsor of the bipartisan HR 6691, The Second Amendment Enforcement Act. This bill is in direct response to the DC City Council passing emergency laws that disregard the Supreme Courtâ€™s ruling in the District of ...

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Brady Opposition to Assault Rifles on DC Streets

2008-09-08T20:00:00Z

The bill, HR 6691, would extinguish virtually all gun regulations in the nation's Capital, allowing the open carrying of assault rifles and .50 caliber sniper rifles on the streets of Washington, and putting government officials, ...

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Brady's response to Gun Bill for DC.

2008-09-08T20:00:00Z

the talk radio news service

2008-09-08T20:00:00Z

The House Oversight and Government Reform committee held a very one-sided hearing today on HR 6691, the Second Amendment Enforcement Act. Chairman Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) described the bill as a â€œwholesale eviscerationâ€* of DCâ€™s gun laws ...

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Fearmongering beyond WaPo

2008-09-08T20:00:00Z

I'll hit on just one sentence from the Brady front page:. The bill, HR 6691, would allow nearly anyone, even teenagers and children, to carry loaded assault rifles on the streets of our Nation's Capital. The bolding was theirs. ...

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DC Police Chief describes firearms attack on a motorcade

2008-09-08T20:00:00Z

... firearms can be used to target a motorcadeâ€™s security detail, stopping the motorcade and rendering the dignitaryâ€™s vehicle vulnerable to explosives. The hearing was called to discuss HR 6691, the Second Amendment Enforcement Act. ...

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Itâ€™d be a full time job

2008-09-08T20:00:00Z

Also, remember when I said HR 6691 changes specific sections of the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975? Well, DC law regarding concealed and open carrying of firearms is not contained within that act (sec. ...

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Brady Campaign having a meltdown over proposed DC gun bill.

2008-09-08T20:00:00Z

The bill, HR 6691, would extinguish virtually all gun regulations in the nationâ€™s Capital, allowing the open carrying of assault rifles and .50 caliber sniper rifles on the streets of Washington, and putting government officials, ...

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The Talk Radio News Service Â» Blog Archive Â» DC police say looser ...

2008-09-07T20:00:00Z

The House Oversight and Government Reform committee held a very one-sided hearing today on H.R. 6691, the Second Amendment Enforcement Act. Chairman Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) described the bill as a â€œwholesale eviscerationâ€* of DCâ€™s gun ...

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Committee Holds Hearing on Impact of Proposed Legislation on the ...

2008-09-07T20:00:00Z

The hearing examined the changes to the District of Columbiaâ€™s gun laws proposed in H.R. 6691, including how these changes affect the ability of law enforcement and homeland security agencies to fulfill their responsibilities. ...

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Latest Hysterics

2008-09-07T20:00:00Z

Carl in Chicago points out a Brady presser that would seem to indicate that if HR 6691 is passed, that the mass of guns flooding into our nations capital will produce such an immense gravitational field that the mass will collapse into ...

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IF DC Wonâ€™t Do It, Congress Should

2008-09-07T20:00:00Z

But, if sponsors of HR 6691 have their way, the District would be barred from passing any law that would â€œprohibit, constructively prohibit, or unduly burdenâ€* gun ownership by anyone not barred by existing (and weak) federal gun laws. ...

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Action Alert: Let DC Write Their Gun Laws, Not the NRA

2008-09-07T20:00:00Z

The NRA's bill, HR 6691, would repeal DC's handgun registration requirement, legalize assault weapons, and prohibit the DC Council from enacting any gun-related legislation in the future. Because DC lacks voting representation in ...

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Correcting the Washington Post

2008-09-07T20:00:00Z

Alaska voters shoot down predator control initiative

2008-08-26T20:00:00Z

... Congressmen Travis Childers (D-Miss.), John Dingell (D-Mich.), John Tanner (D-Tenn.), Mike Ross (D-Ark.), and Mark Souder (R-Ind.), along with 47 of their colleagues, introduced the "Second Amendment Enforcement Act" (HR 6691). ...

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14th CD Common Sense Nonsense

2008-08-25T20:00:00Z

In response to his support for HR 6691 he writes:. "I am a strong supporter of 2nd Amendment rights and I support the constitutionally protected right of law-abiding citizens to own firearms. (Read the full post about â€˜14th CD Common ...

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US House of Representatives Moving to Exacerbate Gun Violence in DC

2008-08-21T20:00:00Z

Now the US House of Representatives is moving to pass legislation (The Second Amendment Enforcement Act, HR 6691) that would repeal all of DCâ€™s gun registration laws, would legalize the possession of semi-automatic assault weapons, ...

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Gun Nuts: The Next Generation: HR 6691

2008-08-19T20:00:00Z

HR 6691 was introduced into the House yesterday by a bi-partisan group of Congressman. The aim of this bill is to put an end to the District of Columbia's efforts to circumvent the Supreme Court's ruling in DC vs. Heller. ...

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NEW Washington D.C. gun control law - Conservative Republican ...

2008-08-19T20:00:00Z

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on a bill Tuesday (HR 6691) that would "restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia." The bill, among other things, would prevent the District from banning ...

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NRA-ILA :: Support Effort To Restore Second Amendment Rights Of ...

2008-08-19T20:00:00Z

In addition, please be sure to contact your U.S. Representative at (202) 225-3121, and urge him or her to cosponsor and support H.R. 6691â€”the "Second Amendment Enforcement Act." For tips on effectively communicating at town hall ...

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Outrage in the Nation's Capital

2008-08-18T20:00:00Z

The Second Amendment Enforcement Act (HR 6691) will repeal the District's ban on semi-automatic pistols. Semi-automatic pistols have been the most popular and commonly purchased handguns in the United States for the last 20 years. ...

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HR 6691 update

2008-08-07T20:00:00Z

The House will vote next month on HR 6691, the bill that would restore many of the currently denied 2nd Amendment rights to the District of Columbia. From my previous linked post, here is an update on what HR 6691 will do for residents ...

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hr 6691: second amendment enforcement act

2008-08-06T20:00:00Z

hr 6691: second amendment enforcement act. sponsor: childers (d - ms). official title: a bill to restore second amendment rights in the district of columbia. status: 7/31/2008: introduced 7/31/2008: referred to house judiciary committee ...

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Front Sight, Press Â» Blog Archive Â» Bi-Partisan Deal to Restore ...

2008-08-05T20:00:00Z

Fairfax, VA â€” Today, in a bi-partisan effort, Congressman Travis Childers, Congressmen John Dingell, John Tanner, Mike Ross and Mark Souder, along with 47 of their colleagues, introduced the Second Amendment Enforcement Act (H.R. 6691). ...

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2nd Amendment Castrated

2008-08-05T20:00:00Z

On July 31st, in cooperation with the NRA Congressmen Travis Childers, John Dingell, John Tanner, Mike Ross and Mark Souder introduced a bi-partisan bill to the Senate as (HR 6691). This legislation hopes to overturns DCâ€™s recently ...

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ACSBlog: The Blog of the American Constitution Society: Bill in ...

2008-08-04T20:00:00Z

The bill, H.R. 6691, is aimed at invalidating the Districtâ€™s newest regulations on handguns passed in mid-July. The District approved the new regulations, which include requiring residents to register handguns with D.C police and ...

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Bill in Congress Targets Latest DC Gun Regulations

2008-08-04T20:00:00Z

The bill, HR 6691 , is aimed at invalidating the Districtâ€™s newest regulations on handguns passed in mid-July. The District approved the new regulations, which include requiring residents to register handguns...(read more)

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HR 6691

2008-08-04T20:00:00Z

The Democrat bill to enforce the Heller decision is available for download at Sebastianâ€™s. He notes itâ€™s better than the Republican bill. Personally, I think that a bill isnâ€™t necessary and that the feds should go in and arrest Mayor ...

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Text of H.R.6691 Available

2008-08-04T11:53:53Z

The text of HR6691, the Bill by the House Democrats to enforce the Heller decision on the District of Colombia is H.R.6691. No surprises, really. It’s actually a bit better than the Republican

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hr 6691; restoring dc second amendment rights

2008-08-03T20:00:00Z

mike ross (d-ark.), and mark souder (r-ind.), along with 47 of their colleagues, introduced the "second amendment enforcement act" (hr 6691). this critical legislation overturns dc's recently enacted emergency laws that continue to defy ...

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Excellent News

2008-08-03T20:00:00Z

Sounds like something I would have written, except for the â€œlicensingâ€* part, which Iâ€™d make illegal, in toto. Good for them. Nice to see that some people in Congress have smelled the coffee. Now letâ€™s make sure that HR 6691 gets passed

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Excellent News

2008-08-03T20:00:00Z

Discussion Topic: Pro-Gun Dems And NRA Compromise On DC Gun Bill

2008-08-03T20:00:00Z

From The Hill: The bill, to be numbered HR 6691, would repeal the districtâ€™s ban on semi-automatic pistols, the requirement that handguns be registered, and allow District residents from traveling... [[ This is a content summary only. ...

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Gun Legislation & Politics in New York Â» Heller-inspired ...

2008-08-01T20:00:00Z

Heller-inspired legislation to be introduced Part 3

Itâ€™s not HR-1339. Itâ€™s HR-6691.

Technorati Tags: Kirsten Gillibrand, Second Amendment Enforcement Act

http://blog.nysrpa.org/?p=1521 [...] ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 6691, The Second Amendment Enforcement Act

2008-08-01T20:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 6691, The Second Amendment Enforcement Act.

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Revised â€œDistrict of Columbia Personal Protection Actâ€* Introduced

2008-07-31T20:00:00Z

This legislation (HR 6691) is necessary to enforce the US Supreme Courtâ€™s decision in District of Columbia v. Heller, by repealing the Districtâ€™s recently enacted unconstitutional restrictions on its residentsâ€™ right to keep and bear ...

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HR 6691 & 2A rights in DC

2008-07-31T20:00:00Z

now Congress if after DC for infringing on residents 2A rights. basically the bill says for DC to pull it's head out of it's ass. maybe Congress will get some results since DC is ignoring SCOTUS. ...

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DC Personal Protection Act Introduced

2008-07-31T20:00:00Z

Second Amendment Enforcement Act to Ensure DC Gunownersâ€™ Rights

2008-07-31T20:00:00Z

NRA supports HR 6691, the Second Amendment Enforcement Act, introduced to conform the District of Columbiaâ€™s gun laws to the requirements of the Supreme Courtâ€™s recent Heller ruling. The bipartisan bill is necessary, because DCâ€™s mayor ...

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wrote to my congressman for the first time ever

2008-07-31T20:00:00Z

I am writing to you to urge you to stand in support of HR 6691, also known as the DC Personal Protection Act. As you know, on June 26, 2008, the Supreme Court ruled that the District's ban on possession of handguns in the home and its ...

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HR6691

2008-07-31T20:00:00Z

The bill is now in Thomas, if you care to search for it. Interestingly, Congressman Patrick Murphy has signed on as a cosponsor. Makes you wonder why he was unwilling to sign on to the congressional amicus brief to help overturn DCâ€™s ...

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HR 6691 Would Repeal DC Gun Ban

2008-07-30T20:00:00Z

This is only a wild guess, but I'm thinking that the House Democrat leadership saw the writing on the wall & decided to compromise. Better for them to allow the vote because they are willing to...

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TheHill.com - Pelosi opposes gun bill but may allow vote

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

The bill, to be numbered H.R. 6691, would repeal the districtâ€™s ban on semi-automatic pistols, the requirement that handguns be registered, and allow District residents from traveling to Virginia or Maryland to buy guns. ...

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HR 6691, To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of ...

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

HR 6691 would restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.... Vote on This Bill: For | Against.

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