Arkansas Democrat Proposes New Gun Control Bills

By Tom Knighton

I’ve chided the state of Arkansas for needing to get their crap together, but at the end of the day, I still respect them as a solidly pro-gun state. Their mistakes are genuine mistakes, not an effort designed to undermine the rights of its citizens.

But one lawmaker in the state just made some proposals that seek to do just that.

With just weeks left of the legislative session, a Fayetteville legislator is showing support for gun-control measures.

One of three new firearm bills filed by Rep. Denise Garner, D-Fayetteville, would amend the controversial campus-carry law.

“It’s not a second amendment issue at all. It’s just that there are places that maybe should be gun free zones,“ Garner said. “My district sent me here to do this.“

My reaction upon reading this phrase.

Of course, it’s a Second Amendment issue. It’s always been a Second Amendment issue. Her attempts to change that are always going to be a Second Amendment issue.

But wait, there’s more.

One bill mandates universal background checks, another requires “restraint“ holsters for concealed carriers.

House Bill 1938 would amend the campus carry law, restoring the decision-making back to the university.

“My predecessor was the author of the bill that was pushed very …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms