Gov. Bush Signs Gun Owner List Bill

[Dave P]

Gov. Bush Signs Gun Owner List Bill
U.S. National - AP




TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Gov. Jeb Bush signed bills Thursday that ban police from keeping comprehensive lists of law-abiding gun owners and give gun range owners almost total immunity from lead cleanup lawsuits.



The National Rifle Association praised Bush for signing the bills, both of which were pushed hard by the gun-owners' group.


Under the new law, police and government agencies could be fined $5 million if they keep a list of people who own firearms. The measure doesn't apply to lists created as part of a criminal investigation.


The gun range bill arose out of a lawsuit that sought to force a gun range to clean up lead from old ammunition. Environmentalists say if the lead leaches into the groundwater it can be dangerous.


The measure, which Bush signed in a private ceremony, bans such lawsuits, but requires state environment regulators to set up a protocol for how gun ranges should prevent lead contamination. Among the ideas is the use of lead-free ammunition.


If ranges follow the plan, they can't be sued.



Way to go, Jeb!

 

[HBK]

This is great news.

 

[LAR-15]

One Bush at least supports the SA!

 

[buy guns]

glad i live in florida

 

[El Tejon]

When you win, follow up with a counterattack! Expand bill to include criminal penalties and allow for private enforcement with triple damages and attorney fees.

 

[Quartus]

He seems to have his head on straighter than his big brother.


This one bears watching...

 

[rick_reno]

Does anyone happen to know the bill number for the range protection? We need something like that here in Idaho.

 

[Hkmp5sd]

rick_reno,

Senate 1156: Relating to Sport Shooting & Training Ranges

 

[Highland Ranger]

Hmmm, yesterday the NRA says see you after the AWB sunsets and today Bro signs a good bill . . . . .



[looking for tinfoil]

 

[Thumper]

He seems to have his head on straighter than his big brother.

His big brother won Texas specifically for supporting CCW, ask Ann Richards.

His big brother recently released a White House memo saying that he didn't want the lawsuit immunity bill to have an AWB rider.

His big brother believes that the Second Amendment is an individual right.

 

[Hkmp5sd]

His big brother made a campaign promise to renew the Assault Weapon Ban.

 

[Thumper]

And then effectively killed it with a memo.

Actions speak louder than words, especially on capitol hill.

 

[w4rma]

If they don't pay for the lead cleanup then taxpayers will, one way or another (health or wealth).

As for the lists. Good. Get rid of any lists.

 

[gunsmith]

I wanted Condi in 08

but I guess J. Bush is allright too

 

[Hkmp5sd]

If they don't pay for the lead cleanup then taxpayers will, one way or another (health or wealth).

Its intent isn't really to let taxpayers pay for cleanup of privately owned ranges. The bill is really to protect the hundreds of ranges operated by state and local law enforcement agencies as well as civilian ranges on public property from environmental legal problems. It also creates an interest bearing trust fund to pay for any cleanups that are required.

This could turn out as a double edged sword. A local county run range only stays in operation because the county doesn't want to pay for the cleanup required if they shut the range down. If someone else pays, they just might shut it down now.

 

[longrifleman]

The measure, which Bush signed in a private ceremony, bans such lawsuits, but requires state environment regulators to set up a protocol for how gun ranges should prevent lead contamination. Among the ideas is the use of lead-free ammunition.

Didn't read the bill itself (too lazy) but is this a backdoor way for future administrations to "regulate" the ranges out of existence?

Just asking?

 

[Standing Wolf]

Actions speak louder than words, especially on capitol hill.

Yep. Now you know why my contributions are going to the N.R.A. and the G.O.A. rather than the Republican party.

 

[Lone_Gunman]

I am in agreement with you Standing Wolf. No money direct to the Republicans anymore for me either.