CmdrSlander
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The following is a proposed 28th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. It is designed to complement the Second Amendment, to extend and affirm the individual right to bear arms and to prevent frivolous regulations with regard to firearm capabilities and features.
What are your thoughts on this? What effect do you think it would have?
The people have the right to carry a weapon of their choosing, concealed or openly, for all lawful purposes. No legislation shall be passed by congress or in any state, district, or territory to abrogate this right. Property owners (individuals or organizations) may prohibit the carrying of a weapon on their property with a clearly posted notice, but in doing so become responsible for the security of those on their property with regard to violent crime.
No legislation shall be passed by congress or in any state, district, or territory restricting the manufacture sale, transport and ownership of any conventional weapon (a weapon that does not cause damage using chemical, atomic, or biological means) based on its features or capabilities. All arms, regardless of capability, features, or design are equally protected. Additionally, no legislation shall be passed by congress or in any state, district, or territory that restricts the manufacture, sale, transport and ownership of the following firearm components and accessories: Magazines (of any capacity), Suppressors (sometimes called "silencers"), Flash Hiders, Stocks, Grips, Handguards, and Bayonet Mounts.
All firearms held in the armories of the United States Military and National Guard which have not been used for a period of 35 years or more or that, by a review board within the Military, are declared obsolete or superfluous will be made available for purchase by the people at fair prices through the Civilian Marksmanship Program or a similar organization chartered by the government of the United States.
All existing legislation at any level of government that is contrary to this amendment will no longer be enforced. The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
Edit: Nothing in this article shall be construed as prohibiting the ability of the states and the federal government to prevent felons, fugitives from justice, and the insane from possessing arms.
What are your thoughts on this? What effect do you think it would have?
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