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January 1, Massachusetts Sparks Outrage with Sweeping Gun Control Legislation
In a controversial move, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey fast-tracked new gun control legislation this week, bypassing the typical waiting period and leaving many gun rights advocates up in arms. The legislation, which had state lawmakers’ backing since July, targets “ghost guns” and attachments such as bump stocks and trigger cranks, while adding strict requirements for acquiring a gun license, like demonstrating basic safety principles and live-fire training.
Massachusetts, known for its stringent gun laws, has pushed further with this action. The new measures include an expanded “red flag” law, allowing officials to notify courts about individuals they believe pose a threat, aiming to temporarily confiscate firearms from such individuals. Healey insists these steps are vital, claiming they will “ban ghost guns” and tighten regulations to prevent potential violence.
However, gun rights supporters see this as a blatant assault on their freedoms. They label the legislation an “historic attack on our civil rights,” and argue it places unnecessary obstacles for law-abiding gun owners. Their opposition isn’t just vocal; they’ve taken steps to suspend the law by gathering signatures to potentially place a referendum on the ballot by 2026. These determined advocates are also challenging the law’s constitutionality in court, arguing it imposes overwhelming restrictions that contradict historical norms and impede self-defense rights.
Adding to their grievances, Governor Healey has enacted provisions that bar the carrying of firearms in sensitive locations like schools and government buildings for those outside law enforcement. Applicants for gun licenses must now also provide mental health information, expanding scrutiny from local authorities.
This legislation seems to be a reaction to the Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen decision, which recognized the individual’s right to carry firearms in public for self-defense. However, Massachusetts’ aggressive stance could be seen as an overreach that misunderstands the concerns of responsible gun owners, treating their rights and freedoms as collateral in a political maneuver.
The legal battle continues, with gun rights groups urging the courts to halt enforcement of what they consider a burdensome and unconstitutional regulation. Nonetheless, Governor Healey appears undeterred, prioritizing her agenda over what many see as a foundational American right—the right to bear arms. As tensions rise, Massachusetts might just find itself becoming the frontline of the national debate on gun rights.
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Patrick A Cross
October 7, 2024 at 7:15 pm
Gunowners……….leave Massachusetts NOW
Howard
October 7, 2024 at 7:40 pm
Unconstitutional.
Doug_S
October 7, 2024 at 7:42 pm
Apparently the Governor has forgotten the lessons of Lexington and Concord when the British came to confiscate and restrict firearm possession in the colony at the time. Sad the the satrt of the revolution against tyranny started in this state, and no is invoking tyranny of own.
Flavia Sollecito
October 7, 2024 at 7:56 pm
STOP TRYING TO DISARM AMERICANS OF THEIR RIGHTS! I HOPE AMERICAN CITIZENS VOTE YOU COMMIES OUT OF OUR GOVERNMENT ON NOIV 5, 2024!VOTE TRUMP/VANCE INTO THE WHITE HOUSE & REAL REPUBLICANS INTO THE SENATE & HOUSE OF REPS!
jrj90620
October 7, 2024 at 8:12 pm
This is nothing compared to California,where they just added new taxes to gun and ammo purchases.Where you can’t buy any new handgun models introduced in the last 15 years.Imagine if they did that with automobiles and you had to buy some 15 year old Ford or Chevy model vehicle.It’s a slippery slope and Democrats are always “progressing” until they get guns out of everyone’s hands.
William Gilmore
October 7, 2024 at 8:15 pm
How about requiring a mental health exam for those running for Governor!
Barbara K
October 7, 2024 at 8:40 pm
STOP TAKING AWAY OUR FREEDOMS!!! MAKE SURE TO VOTE THIS NOVEMBER BEFORE THEY TAKE THAT RIGHT AWAY FROM US! MAKE SURE TO VOTE REPUBLICAN ALL THE WAY!! GET RID OF ALL THE DEMOCRATS…
Bud
October 7, 2024 at 11:39 pm
Hey bitch, I going to carry my gun anywhere I want, catch me if you can dumb cunt.
Adrian GARFOOT.
October 8, 2024 at 6:41 am
How many people are killed in self defence and how many are murdered by mentally deranged sickos? Ask yourselves?
Mark B
October 8, 2024 at 7:07 pm
I do NOT comprehend how Gov’t officials continue trying to enact/expand restrictions on law abiding citizens, in a direct violation of the 2nd Amendment of OUR US Constitution. There are thousands of existing laws and regulations that exist already that are not enforced. There already are red flag laws, background checks, purchase requirements, hold periods, etc. There is a failure of prosecutors and courts to apply the existing laws and penalties on criminals who illegally, possess, sell or make use of firearms. Restricting, limiting and blocking lawful citizens from acquiring firearms, legally simply denies the ‘good guys’ from being able to practice Constitutional/practical self defense. Lord knows there is nothing effective being done to deny criminals an ability/access to obtain firearms. Let’s not be ignorant in denying the ‘good guys’ access while creating an even more massive imbalance between ‘bad guys’ with guns and ‘good guys with guns. This level of basic ignorance is extraordinary and unjust!!!
CharlieSeattle
October 10, 2024 at 9:36 pm
UNFUCKINGCONSTITUTIONAL!