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Bill: Offensive Weapons Act
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: February 2850
Description[?]:
| Article 1 An 'offensive weapon' is defined as any article made or adapted for use to causing injury to a person, or intended by the person holding aforementioned weapon with him for such use. The purchase, sale or production of equipment or materials that are deemed to be covered under the classification of an "offensive weapon" are banned. Any person(s) found in possession of and/or attempting to solicite a "weapon" will be fined a minimum of 10,000HCR and imprisoned for not less than 6 months. Any person(s) found either importing or producing "offensive weapons" for either sale or for possible criminal activity will be fined a minimum of 10,000HCR and imprisoned for not less than 24 months. An "offensive weapon" is defined as, but not limited to: A firearm; A knife or serrated object with a blade of not less than 7cm; A blunt instrument of weight more than 16 kilos; Any form of retractable, "flick" or gravity knife with a tip of not less than 1cm; Any form of projectile or launcher not contained within a recreation club or without appropriate licences; Any weapon capable of firing a projectile with sufficient force to inflict more than a trivial injury i.e. with sufficient force to puncture skin. No types of weapon, deemed offensive or not, may be taken outside of those areas where usage of aforementioned weapons is allowed (i.e. crossbows are allowed within sports clubs). If weapons are not deemed offensive, but could be considered offensive in their use, then the police are entitled to confiscate said weapon, however it may be returned to the individual should they appeal and it be accepted. Article 2 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 receive 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.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Weapons allowed to private citizens.
Old value:: Citizens may own any type of weapon. They may be carried anywhere except as determined by the property owner.
Current: Citizens may own any type of weapon. They may be carried anywhere except as determined by the property owner.
Proposed: Only certain types of weapons may be owned by the general public, and there are further restrictions on places where they may be carried.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes |
Total Seats: 63 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 159 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 178 |
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