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US Senator Coburn (R-OK) Introduces Gun Control of His Own (not kidding!!!)
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<blockquote data-quote="Cougar" data-source="post: 2173746" data-attributes="member: 3179"><p>From: Hart, John (Coburn) </p><p>Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 </p><p>Subject: RELEASE - Coburn Offers Amendment to Replace Manchin-Toomey</p><p>Importance: High</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>For Immediate Release April 17, 2013</p><p>John Hart, Communications Director </p><p><a href="mailto:John_Hart@coburn.senate.gov">John_Hart@coburn.senate.gov</a></p><p>202-228-5357; (cell) 202-679-1029 </p><p></p><p>Aaron Fobes, Deputy Press Secretary</p><p><a href="mailto:Aaron_Fobes@coburn.senate.gov">Aaron_Fobes@coburn.senate.gov</a></p><p>202-228-5358; (cell) 202-664-4796</p><p> </p><p></p><p><strong>Dr. Coburn Offers Amendment to Replace Manchin-Toomey</strong></p><p> </p><p>(WASHINGTON, D.C.) &#8211; U.S. Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) released the following statement today regarding his amendment #727 to replace the Manchin-Toomey amendment: </p><p> </p><p>“Under my approach gun owners are treated as part of the solution rather than part of the problem. Instead of harassing gun owners with new taxes and other burdens, my bill gives law-abiding citizens the tools they need to make sure they aren’t going to transfer a firearm to someone who will be a threat to themselves or others. For example, under my plan the process of confirming a buyer is not on the NICS list of prohibited buyers &#8211; the ‘do not buy list’ &#8211; will be as simple as using a smart phone app or printing a boarding pass from your home computer.”</p><p> </p><p>“The Manchin-Toomey amendment is an unworkable plan that is almost certain to fail even if it passes. The American people don’t have to settle for failure and more finger-pointing and posturing from career politicians in Washington. My plan has the best chance of making it to the president’s desk. If the Senate is serious about solving this problem, this solution is within their reach. </p><p> </p><p>“Finally, every citizen should be rightfully concerned when Washington legislates in areas where the Constitution explicitly limits government intrusion, and they should hold their representatives accountable when guaranteed rights are infringed upon. Yet, the fact that my plan won’t be popular with special interest groups on either side, who tend to represent themselves rather than gun owners or the American people, is a sign of its strength. </p><p> </p><p>“Groups on the left have prioritized record-keeping over safety while groups on the right are helping arm illegal aliens and criminals with their incoherent opposition to any solution that closes gaps in the law. I’m not intimidated by these groups, and neither should any elected official who is a Constitutional officer of the people. Unlike professional lobbyists and fundraisers, I have not just talked about Second Amendment rights, I have expanded them. If special interest groups want to defend a system that arms illegal aliens, pedophiles, spousal abusers, drug dealers, felons, mentally-dangerous persons and others on the ‘do not buy list,’ they are welcome to make that case with their members.”</p><p> </p><p>Key provisions and principles of the Coburn amendment:</p><p> </p><p>· Instead of rerouting all commerce through federally designated person that will charge a $30-$50 fee that creates a new de facto tax on guns, the Coburn amendment would allow the consumer portal and concealed carry permits to be used for verification, protecting law abiding gun owners’ freedom to easily and safely transfer firearms. </p><p> </p><p>· Respects the 10th amendment by giving states the ability to take primacy of enforcement, implement flexible solutions, and create certain exemptions.</p><p> </p><p>· Reaffirms the federal policy that there will not be a federal firearms registry, and places strict penalties for violation of this policy.</p><p> </p><p>· Improves reporting of mental health records by states to the NICS system.</p><p> </p><p>· Provides proper due process for veterans to prevent them from being unfairly deprived of their Second Amendment Rights.</p><p> </p><p>· Includes a five-year sunset provision that will force Congress to evaluate the effectiveness of the consumer portal.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>US Senator Tom Coburn Contact Information:</p><p></p><p>Washington D.C.:</p><p>172 Russell Senate Office Bldg.</p><p>Washington, DC 20510</p><p>Main: 202-224-5754</p><p>Fax: 202-224-6008</p><p></p><p>Tulsa:</p><p>1800 South Baltimore</p><p>Suite 800</p><p>Tulsa, OK 74119</p><p>Main: 918-581-7651</p><p>Fax: 918-581-7195</p><p></p><p>Oklahoma City:</p><p>100 North Broadway</p><p>Suite 1820</p><p>Oklahoma City, OK 73102</p><p>Main: 405-231-4941</p><p>Fax: 405-231-5051</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cougar, post: 2173746, member: 3179"] From: Hart, John (Coburn) Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Subject: RELEASE - Coburn Offers Amendment to Replace Manchin-Toomey Importance: High For Immediate Release April 17, 2013 John Hart, Communications Director [email]John_Hart@coburn.senate.gov[/email] 202-228-5357; (cell) 202-679-1029 Aaron Fobes, Deputy Press Secretary [email]Aaron_Fobes@coburn.senate.gov[/email] 202-228-5358; (cell) 202-664-4796 [B]Dr. Coburn Offers Amendment to Replace Manchin-Toomey[/B] (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) released the following statement today regarding his amendment #727 to replace the Manchin-Toomey amendment: “Under my approach gun owners are treated as part of the solution rather than part of the problem. Instead of harassing gun owners with new taxes and other burdens, my bill gives law-abiding citizens the tools they need to make sure they aren’t going to transfer a firearm to someone who will be a threat to themselves or others. For example, under my plan the process of confirming a buyer is not on the NICS list of prohibited buyers – the ‘do not buy list’ – will be as simple as using a smart phone app or printing a boarding pass from your home computer.” “The Manchin-Toomey amendment is an unworkable plan that is almost certain to fail even if it passes. The American people don’t have to settle for failure and more finger-pointing and posturing from career politicians in Washington. My plan has the best chance of making it to the president’s desk. If the Senate is serious about solving this problem, this solution is within their reach. “Finally, every citizen should be rightfully concerned when Washington legislates in areas where the Constitution explicitly limits government intrusion, and they should hold their representatives accountable when guaranteed rights are infringed upon. Yet, the fact that my plan won’t be popular with special interest groups on either side, who tend to represent themselves rather than gun owners or the American people, is a sign of its strength. “Groups on the left have prioritized record-keeping over safety while groups on the right are helping arm illegal aliens and criminals with their incoherent opposition to any solution that closes gaps in the law. I’m not intimidated by these groups, and neither should any elected official who is a Constitutional officer of the people. Unlike professional lobbyists and fundraisers, I have not just talked about Second Amendment rights, I have expanded them. If special interest groups want to defend a system that arms illegal aliens, pedophiles, spousal abusers, drug dealers, felons, mentally-dangerous persons and others on the ‘do not buy list,’ they are welcome to make that case with their members.” Key provisions and principles of the Coburn amendment: · Instead of rerouting all commerce through federally designated person that will charge a $30-$50 fee that creates a new de facto tax on guns, the Coburn amendment would allow the consumer portal and concealed carry permits to be used for verification, protecting law abiding gun owners’ freedom to easily and safely transfer firearms. · Respects the 10th amendment by giving states the ability to take primacy of enforcement, implement flexible solutions, and create certain exemptions. · Reaffirms the federal policy that there will not be a federal firearms registry, and places strict penalties for violation of this policy. · Improves reporting of mental health records by states to the NICS system. · Provides proper due process for veterans to prevent them from being unfairly deprived of their Second Amendment Rights. · Includes a five-year sunset provision that will force Congress to evaluate the effectiveness of the consumer portal. US Senator Tom Coburn Contact Information: Washington D.C.: 172 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 Main: 202-224-5754 Fax: 202-224-6008 Tulsa: 1800 South Baltimore Suite 800 Tulsa, OK 74119 Main: 918-581-7651 Fax: 918-581-7195 Oklahoma City: 100 North Broadway Suite 1820 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Main: 405-231-4941 Fax: 405-231-5051 [/QUOTE]
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