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Bill: Firearms Limitation Proposal
Details
Submitted by[?]: We Say So! Party
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: September 2664
Description[?]:
| Whilst accepting that for certain employment opportunities there is a requirement for the use of firearms, and also accepting that the primary function of firearms is to cause harm to others, the Government will reintroduce limitations on the ownership of firearms. Those requiring the use of firearms as part of their profession will only be allowed to own aforementioned firearms after passing a strict mental evaluation and receiving written confirmation of support from a respected member of the public (Medical professional/Bank manager/Local Government official etc) who will be required to attest for the member who wishes to own said weapon (should any event occur, the professional will not be held accountable for the actions of those who recieve a licence) and will be registered by the Imperial Firearms Agency. Firearms are limited to single shot pistols and rifles, with a maximum caliber of .22. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Ownership of guns by private individuals.
Old value:: Individuals are allowed to own firearms as long as they do not have a history of dangerous mental illness or a violent criminality.
Current: Individuals are allowed to own firearms as long as they do not have a history of dangerous mental illness or a violent criminality.
Proposed: Adult individuals may not own firearms unless professionally required.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 189 | ||
| no |
Total Seats: 211 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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| Random quote: "The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." - Thomas Jefferson |