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MSD · 05-10-2005, 08:09 PM

This is to replace everyday gun laws. The NFA regulations for purhcases of Class III firearms will remain in effect, but all firearms that had previously been entirely banned may be imported, manufactured, and sold legally.

Section I: Ownership and posession

1: No person shall be denied the right to purchase and own a firearm, and to have it in his or her posession in any public place unless otherwise prohibited from owning firearms under subsection 2 of this law. Individuals may purchase handguns only with proof that they have satisfactorily completed a NRA-approved firearm safety test for handgun owners. No person under the age of 18 may posess a handgun unlesss in the presence of a person who is legally permitted to own this handgun, and may not carry a handgun on his or her person outside of property on which he or she legally resides.

2: The right of any person who legally resides in the United States to own a firearm may only be revoked by due process of law and in the following situations:

a: The person has been indicted or convicted for a misdemeanor or felonious violent crime and in the following circumstances:

i: The judge or grand jury presiding over a case has reason to believe that a suspect who has posted bail is highly likely to use his or her firearm in a criminal manner before the conclusion of the trial.
ii: A court rules that a person is not mentally capable of legally and safely owning and operating a firearm.
iii: A judge or jury believes that a person's posession of a firearm poses a clear and present danger to other persons and that this danger cannot be removed except by the revocation of the individual's right to own firearms.
iv: A convicted criminal is prohibited from legally owning firearms under any section of this law

Section II: Crimes committed with firearms

1: Misdemeanors and Felonies committed with firearms

a: Any person who is convicted of a violent or coercive misdemeanor while in posession of a firearm, regardless of whether the firearm was used in the comission of the crime, will recieve an additional sentence of 7 (seven) years in addition to any other sentences related to this crime. This additional sentence may not in any circumstance be suspended or reduced, and during the first 7 (seven) years of imprisonment the criminal may not be released or paroled.

i: Upon release, the person who was convicted under Section II:1:a of this legislation may not legally posess any firearm for an additional 5 (five) years.

b: Any person who is convicted of a violent or coercive felony while in posession of a firearm, regardless of whether the firearm was used in the comission of the crime, will recieve an additional sentence of 14 (fourteen) years in addition to any other sentences related to this crime. This additional sentence may not in any circumstance be suspended or reduced, and during the first 14 (fourteen) years of imprisonment the criminal may not be released or paroled.

i: Upon release, the person who was convicted under Section II:1:b of this legislation may not legally posess any firearm for an additional 10 (ten) years.

c: No sentence may be extended beyond normal sentencing guidelenes because of the convict's posession of a firearm unless otherwise specified in this law.

2: Other crimes committed with firearms

a: Any person who is found to be storing or carrying a firearm in a way that presents a clear and present danger to the well-being of others may be issued a fine, not to exceed $1000 for the first offense, and be subject to no more than one inspection by law enforcement personnel at a mutually convenient time to ensure that the person corrects the unsafe situation.

b: Any person who, through gross negligence or malicious intent provides a firearm to a person who may not legally posess it, and the firearm is safely recovered, may be fined not more than $1000 for the first offense.

i: Any person who commits a second offense as defined under Section II:2:a-b may be subject to revocation of the right to own firearms for no more than 30 (thirty) days. During this time, the person's firearms and ammunition may be transferred to an appropriate temporary holder, or in the absence of a temporary holder, stored at the nearest police station for a reasonalbe storage fee.

c: Any private owner or dealer who, through gross negligence or malicious intent provides a firearm to a person who subsequently uses that firearm in the comission of a violent or coercive crime may be tried and sentenced as if he or she had committed that crime. No person who has taken reasonable precaution to prevent criminal use of his or her firearms, nor any person who would have no reasonable cause to expect the illegal use of his or her firearm, may be prosecuted for any crime committed with that firearm. No sentence issued under this section may exceed life imprisonment without possibility of parole.

I'm half asleep. I hope my attempts at lawyer-speak are coherent and comprehensible.

05-10-2005, 08:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	This is to replace everyday gun laws. The NFA regulations for purhcases of Class III firearms will remain in effect, but all firearms that had previously been entirely banned may be imported, manufactured, and sold legally. Section I: Ownership and posession 1: No person shall be denied the right to purchase and own a firearm, and to have it in his or her posession in any public place unless otherwise prohibited from owning firearms under subsection 2 of this law. Individuals may purchase handguns only with proof that they have satisfactorily completed a NRA-approved firearm safety test for handgun owners. No person under the age of 18 may posess a handgun unlesss in the presence of a person who is legally permitted to own this handgun, and may not carry a handgun on his or her person outside of property on which he or she legally resides. 2: The right of any person who legally resides in the United States to own a firearm may only be revoked by due process of law and in the following situations: a: The person has been indicted or convicted for a misdemeanor or felonious violent crime and in the following circumstances: i: The judge or grand jury presiding over a case has reason to believe that a suspect who has posted bail is highly likely to use his or her firearm in a criminal manner before the conclusion of the trial. ii: A court rules that a person is not mentally capable of legally and safely owning and operating a firearm. iii: A judge or jury believes that a person's posession of a firearm poses a clear and present danger to other persons and that this danger cannot be removed except by the revocation of the individual's right to own firearms. iv: A convicted criminal is prohibited from legally owning firearms under any section of this law Section II: Crimes committed with firearms 1: Misdemeanors and Felonies committed with firearms a: Any person who is convicted of a violent or coercive misdemeanor while in posession of a firearm, regardless of whether the firearm was used in the comission of the crime, will recieve an additional sentence of 7 (seven) years in addition to any other sentences related to this crime. This additional sentence may not in any circumstance be suspended or reduced, and during the first 7 (seven) years of imprisonment the criminal may not be released or paroled. i: Upon release, the person who was convicted under Section II:1:a of this legislation may not legally posess any firearm for an additional 5 (five) years. b: Any person who is convicted of a violent or coercive felony while in posession of a firearm, regardless of whether the firearm was used in the comission of the crime, will recieve an additional sentence of 14 (fourteen) years in addition to any other sentences related to this crime. This additional sentence may not in any circumstance be suspended or reduced, and during the first 14 (fourteen) years of imprisonment the criminal may not be released or paroled. i: Upon release, the person who was convicted under Section II:1:b of this legislation may not legally posess any firearm for an additional 10 (ten) years. c: No sentence may be extended beyond normal sentencing guidelenes because of the convict's posession of a firearm unless otherwise specified in this law. 2: Other crimes committed with firearms a: Any person who is found to be storing or carrying a firearm in a way that presents a clear and present danger to the well-being of others may be issued a fine, not to exceed $1000 for the first offense, and be subject to no more than one inspection by law enforcement personnel at a mutually convenient time to ensure that the person corrects the unsafe situation. b: Any person who, through gross negligence or malicious intent provides a firearm to a person who may not legally posess it, and the firearm is safely recovered, may be fined not more than $1000 for the first offense. i: Any person who commits a second offense as defined under Section II:2:a-b may be subject to revocation of the right to own firearms for no more than 30 (thirty) days. During this time, the person's firearms and ammunition may be transferred to an appropriate temporary holder, or in the absence of a temporary holder, stored at the nearest police station for a reasonalbe storage fee. c: Any private owner or dealer who, through gross negligence or malicious intent provides a firearm to a person who subsequently uses that firearm in the comission of a violent or coercive crime may be tried and sentenced as if he or she had committed that crime. No person who has taken reasonable precaution to prevent criminal use of his or her firearms, nor any person who would have no reasonable cause to expect the illegal use of his or her firearm, may be prosecuted for any crime committed with that firearm. No sentence issued under this section may exceed life imprisonment without possibility of parole. I'm half asleep. I hope my attempts at lawyer-speak are coherent and comprehensible.