Wyoming Senator On Gun Votes: “I Don’t Expect Things Have Changed Much”

By Cam Edwards

Is Wyoming Senator John Barrasso denying reality or expressing it? The third-highest ranking Republican in the U.S. Senate expressed his belief that gun control bills are in for a tough time in the Senate chamber while speaking to reporters on Friday.

Sen. John Barrasso said Friday that he had concerns about “red flag” laws and voiced skepticism that Republicans would support expanded background checks during gun sales.

“I want to make sure we protect our constitutional rights and whatever comes up will actually help solve a problem,” Barrasso, the No. 3 Senate Republican, told reporters. “I have a lot of concerns about the due process component of [red flag laws] and I don’t want to punish law-abiding citizens.”

As for bipartisan background checks legislation, which he previously voted against and has repeatedly fallen short in the Senate, the Wyoming senator said, “I don’t expect things have changed much.”

After a week in which gun owners saw President Trump, Marco Rubio, and Lindsey Graham (among other Republicans) push “red flag” laws, universal background checks, and more, Barrasso’s comments might provide some comfort to 2nd Amendment supporters.

But is Barrasso right when he says he doesn’t think things have changed much in the U.S. …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms