Are You A Lautenberg Victim? Know One? Repeal Laut?

[GLN Admin]

Two things:

First, would you support repeal of the Lautenberg Amendment? We are running a poll over at Gun Law News.

Second, we are looking for Lautenberg Victims. If you are or know someone prevented from owning firearms by Lautenberg, we would like to hear your story.

Come on over and let us know what you think.

 

[ingram]

Welcome to THR, planning to stay here?

 

[GLN Admin]

Stick Around

I have been a reader for a number of years, but not a big poster.

My time is pretty much consumed by Gun Law News and will probably be increasingly so as the 2006 election approaches.

That being said, my site is very focused and come to others like this for more general information.

 

[fourays2]

Two things:

First, would you support repeal of the Lautenberg Amendment? We are running a poll over at Gun Law News.

Second, we are looking for Lautenberg Victims. If you are or know someone prevented from owning firearms by Lautenberg, we would like to hear your story.

Come on over and let us know what you think.

Who in their right mind is NOT going to support repealing that un-constitutional POS law?

 

[GLN Admin]

You might be surprised to learn that 3% of respondents are against repeal. Of course, these are probably the Violence Policy Center folks that occassionally hit the site.

We need many examples of people denied their rights and their freedom to start a movement to motivate politicians.

 

[rero360]

what is this law? I don't think I've ever heard of it.

 

[buzz_knox]

It's an amendment to the federal Violence Against Woman Act. If you have been convicted of a domestic violence charge, or are under a restraining order, you are banned from possessing a firearm.

 

[1 old 0311]

YES. Quite often is used as a weapon by ex wives/girlfriends.

Kevin

 

[Standing Wolf]

In due time, you'll be prohibited from exercising your Second Amendment civil rights if you've ever had a parking ticket.

 

[GLN Admin]

Laut Stories

Please be aware that we are collecting first person stories on Lautenberg in the Forum. Please inform anybody that may be able to contribute.

 

[flatdog]

The Lautenberg Amendment makes it a FELONY for a person convicted of a domestic violence MISDEMEANOR to be in possession of or own a firearm.

 

[Kim]

Yes repeal it NOW.

 

[Blue Jays]

Hi All-

I don't pray for misfortune...so in Senator Fossil Lautenberg's case I'm almost willing to make an exception.

~ Blue Jays ~

 

[Devonai]

Did you know this applies to soldiers in the line of duty as well?

I was plugged into this while I lived in Massachusetts, but not since, so I can only comment on the way it is in the Commonwealth. There, even an emergency Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is enough to send the cops to come get your firearms (which they know about because they're registered). A TRO can be issued immediately and without any fact-finding or a hearing. So if you break up with your girlfriend all she has to do is go crying to the cops and she can turn your life into a world of poop. If you're a cop, security guard, or solider, you can forget about going back to work in the morning! And good luck getting your firearms back if your name is later cleared.

 

[XLMiguel]

Welcome GLN, I've added your link to my RKBA bookmarks.

Yes repeal it, it makes little sense. TRO's don't work and are easily abused, too many divorce lawyers use them tactically even when there's no evidence of a threat.

 

[GLN Admin]

Need Stories

I appreciate all of you who have responded to the poll. We have some respondents who indicate that they are Lautenberg Victims. If you are one, please consider relaying your story in the Lautenberg Forum. No names needed.....Thanks.

 

[CAnnoneer]

I know at least one person that was put under a restraining order plus an year of anger management for shouting at the guy that he caught boning his girlfriend.

Taking into account how easy it is to get a restraining order, Laut as presented is absolutely ridiculous.

Standing Wolf may very well be right.

 

[Moondoggie]

Just before I retired from the Marines, we were preparing to comply with the Lautenburg Amendment.

Every servicemember was supposed to complete and sign a form certifying if they had or had not ever been convicted of midemeanor domestic violence.

Answering in the affirmative, or refusing to answer would result in the servicemember being barred from being issued a weapon under any circumstances. Can you spell "Career Ender"?

I have never understood how this isn't an Ex Post Facto law, which is prohibited in the Constitution. It applies even to those who were convicted of domestic violence PRIOR to the Lautenburg Amendment taking effect.

I also have never understood how this slipped under the NRA's radar.

 

[Highland Ranger]

The whole state of NJ is under the NRA's radar . . . . including the Fossil.