This looks like a really good "data based" snapshot on the current state of gun proposals, where each group stands and liklihood of passing. When a blog has sourced the info and talked to actual legislators and interests groups to gauge political pressures and opinions, I typically take them seriously. Based on this info, looks like administrative steps will go into effect with EOs but any AWB or mag limits don't have much of a chance:
Obama is rolling out his gun proposals soon. Here’s what you need to know.
Likely executive orders on guns:
-imposing new limits on guns imported from overseas
-compelling federal agencies to improve sharing of mental health records
-directing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct research on gun violence
-tougher prosecution of people who lie on their background checks
-more aggressive prosecution of those who buy guns illegally
-background checks for employees of gun dealers
-stricter inventory control at federally licensed gun dealers
- requirement that the FBI to contact state and local agencies when a gun buyer is rejected for mental health reasons
-Increasing the number of prosecutions for lying on background-check forms
Proposals requiring congressional action:
-banning assault weapons
-limiting the capacity of ammunition magazines
-mandating universal background checks
- the vice president was likely to have given Obama proposals for allowing schools flexibility in spending federal grant money so they could take steps toward safety, including hiring school resource officers
-making repairs like putting locks on doors
But we are unlikely to see gun control that requires congressional action to succeed. According to Harry Reid, “Is it something that can pass the Senate? Maybe. Is it something that can pass the House? I doubt it."
Obama is rolling out his gun proposals soon. Here’s what you need to know.
Likely executive orders on guns:
-imposing new limits on guns imported from overseas
-compelling federal agencies to improve sharing of mental health records
-directing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct research on gun violence
-tougher prosecution of people who lie on their background checks
-more aggressive prosecution of those who buy guns illegally
-background checks for employees of gun dealers
-stricter inventory control at federally licensed gun dealers
- requirement that the FBI to contact state and local agencies when a gun buyer is rejected for mental health reasons
-Increasing the number of prosecutions for lying on background-check forms
Proposals requiring congressional action:
-banning assault weapons
-limiting the capacity of ammunition magazines
-mandating universal background checks
- the vice president was likely to have given Obama proposals for allowing schools flexibility in spending federal grant money so they could take steps toward safety, including hiring school resource officers
-making repairs like putting locks on doors
But we are unlikely to see gun control that requires congressional action to succeed. According to Harry Reid, “Is it something that can pass the Senate? Maybe. Is it something that can pass the House? I doubt it."
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