Grassley/Cruz Introduce Alternative Legislation

[G26ster]

Alternative to the Toomey/Manchin bill:

http://www.cruz.senate.gov/record.cfm?id=341424" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[baldeagle]

I like it, but I'll wait for the legal minds to jump in.

[dpleban]

[powerboatr]

i like the part about letting ffls have access to the stolen gun database and the ability to do quick checks on potential employees

I am surprised these rules dont exist already ..common sense
i bet they do but no body knows it

[RPBrown]

i like the part about letting ffls have access to the stolen gun database and the ability to do quick checks on potential employees

I am surprised these rules dont exist already ..common sense
i bet they do but no body knows it

They don't exist because they are common sense. Liberals don't have any.

[RoyGBiv]

Grassley/Cruz was pure politics.

Now when the Dems say "the GOP refused to sign on to common sense background checks", the GOP can reply "we put a common sense bill on the floor and you refused to support it".

Pure politics.

[JALLEN]

What is the Cornyn Amendment?

[Mike1951]

What is the Cornyn Amendment?

In effect, national reciprocity, although reportedly would not affect states that do not allow concealed carry.

Failed to pass 57-43

[ErnieP]

We all know the majority of gun deaths are at the hands of gangs and drug dealers. If those individuals use or possess guns in the commission of a felony, they need to be actually prosecuted, and the penalty sufficient to take them off the streets for a long time. Just imagine the impact the proposed legislation would have on Chicago, etc., which don't attack the real problem. Thanks for taking the lead Senators Cruz and Grassley!