Why Are So Many Pro-Gun Legislators Open To Red Flag Laws?

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Posted August 28, 2019 6:00 pm by Comments

By Tom Knighton

There’s a very real possibility we’ll see a federal red flaw law pass some time this year. It may not be a spectacular chance, but there’s a very real chance we’ll see it pass, and that’s troubling.

Red flag laws send up plenty of red flags of their own for anyone who is really familiar with the proposals. In addition to the Second Amendment issues, there are due process concerns as well, yet legislators still seem willing to at least consider these laws.

Yes, even pro-gun lawmakers.

Republican Rep. Steve Watkins got heat Monday from frustrated eastern Kansas constituents who pressed the freshman congressman to publicly endorse tougher gun laws following recent mass shootings.

Several people left a Watkins town hall meeting in Topeka unhappy that he didn’t commit himself during the event to backing stronger background checks for firearms purchases or a “red flag” law that would allow authorities to seize guns from people deemed a danger to themselves or others. Members of the audience of about 40 interrupted Watkins when he tried to defend the GOP’s record on gun issues.

Watkins told reporters after the meeting that he’s open to looking at a red flag law and at steps to …Read the Rest

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