Posted September 28, 2016 1:42 pm by Comments

By Beth Baumann

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The Solebury Township, Pennsylvania Board of Supervisors decided to address “gun violence” in their area by passing gun control legislation at the local area. Their hope? That other local governments would do the same thing, forcing politicians at the state and federal levels to address gun control on a larger scale.

“Since we, as supervisors are charged with the health, welfare, and safety of our residents, the resolution functions as a petition to higher legislative officials to address the issue of gun violence,” said Chairwoman Helen Tai, who introduced the proposal.

Under the resolution, the Solebury Township’s Board wants the Pennsylvania legislature – and Congress – to enact the following legislation:

Preventing people known and suspected terrorists, those convicted of violent hate crimes and those with a history of domestic abuse from legally buying guns,

This is the biggest no-brainer I have ever read. No one in their right mind wants a suspected terrorist to have a gun. Just because us pro-gun people want to protect our rights doesn’t mean that we want terrorists to have firearms so they can hurt us.

Ensuring that background checks are required on all gun sales, including online and at gun shows. In Pennsylvania, preserve the provisions …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms

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