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Daniel, Vien, Ashley
-- Bill Clinton signed the "Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act" on November 30, 1993
-- Effective February 28, 1994
-- Changed the lie-then-buy system into a background check-then-buy system
-- Required that every gun sale by a licensed dealer be "referred to law enforcement for a background check"
--People against it feel that the Act infringes on the 2nd amendment and should be repealed to reserve rights to own guns and protect ourselves
--People in favor of the Act say that guns have been killing been for years and are no longer required for our safety
--"Stand Your Ground Bill" in Florida has directly resulted in shootings since it was passed but overall crime rate has drastically decreased
--Federal government is pushing for federal regulation while states don't want federal government to take away their right to regulate guns
-- Within 5 years to establish instant background checks on criminal/mental illness records preventing purchase of firearms
-- 5 day waiting period before receiving requested firearms
-- No sales of guns from unlicensed dealers to others without a statement of eligibility
-- Stealing a firearm includes a fine of up to $10,000 + imprisonment
ARGUMENTS FOR:
Many have been killed by weapons and attempts on politicians lives wouldn't have happened if these laws were in place
PROBLEM:
Argued it violated the 2nd amendment and that it was up to the state to decide its gun regulations because it's not stated in the Constitution