Democrats Pass Gun Confiscation Bill for Those “Accused”

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Democrats Pass Gun Confiscation Bill for Those “Accused” of Domestic Violence

By: Michael Cantrell

Lawmakers in Connecticut have just passed legislation that will allow for law enforcement to confiscate guns from individuals who are accused of domestic abuse.

Notice the word “accused” and not “convicted” in that sentence.

Scary times for liberty, folks.

From TheBlaze:

Under the legislation, suspects would have 24 hours after being accused to surrender all firearms.

After nearly three hours of debate, the bill was approved with a 23-13 amid failed attempted by Republicans to amend the bill.

The Connecticut Post explains the intention behind the legislation:

The goal is to protect women from the increased lethality at a critical point in a relationship: when they are trying to leave their abusers. About 14 domestic homicides occur annually in Connecticut, half of which are caused by guns.

While 5,000 temporary restraining orders are issued annually, about half result in permanent orders. The bill, which was approved last week in the House, would require court hearings within seven days and if judges decide against extending the orders, weapons would be returned within five days later. Currently, court hearings are held 14 days later.

Though there was some opposition to the bill due to gun rights concerns, the Post reports “there was little evidence of gun-rights activists in the Capitol on Monday.”

“I do believe we have to honor the Constitution, we have to honor the Second Amendment and we have to honor the rights of individuals,” Republican Sen. Rob Kane said.

You know, I was always under the impression that punishment didn’t come until after the crime and that folks were innocent until proven guilty.

I guess those are old fashioned notions that our oh-so-wonderful progressive society has moved well beyond.

This legislation will most certainly be abused by the powers that be and there’s little doubt in my mind that many guns will be confiscated due to false accusations.

Now don’t get me wrong. I’m all for protecting folks from domestic abuse. However, I don’t think violating the rights of Americans guaranteed under the Constitution is the way to go about it.

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My Thoughts:

This will be just a precursor if Hillary gets in, think about that.

[Swampman]

About 14 domestic homicides occur annually in Connecticut, half of which are caused by guns.

Why those rascally guns! Why is it that people have lost the ability to write/speak coherently?

[Vigo]

Connecticut is a cautionary tale about what happens when the Democrats face no meaningful opposition in government.

[SHMIV]

7 fatal, domestic shootings a year. Out of how many people? That really doesn't sound all that bad. Obviously, zero is a better number, but still.

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