Representative Rob Bishop Introduces Bill to Curb BATFE Abuse

nraila.org ^ | 6/10/2015 | unknown

[rktman]

On Wednesday, June 10, 2015, Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources Rob Bishop (R-UT) introduced H.R. 2710, the “Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act of 2015.” This bill would remove BATFE’s authority to interpret or reinterpret the “sporting purposes” clauses in federal law, which only serve to undermine the core purpose of the Second Amendment. Under Chairman Bishop’s legislation, all lawful purposes – including self-defense – would have to be given due consideration and respect in the administration of federal law.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in District of Columbia v. Heller that the core purpose of the Second Amendment is self-defense. Nevertheless, many federal laws that regulate the importation, possession and transfer of firearms measure the lawful utility of firearms based on their usefulness for so-called “sporting purposes.”

[rktman]

Whew! Finally someone's gotten around to getting that "sporting purposes" clause out of the 2nd amendment. Oh, wait................ Will the light of day ever see this bill? Or will the momunists and nannie bloomers come riding in on their white horse to stop the killing. Maybe mikey pfleger will weight in. Stay tuned for scenes from the next exciting episode.

[GoldenPup]

Representative Rob Bishop Introduces Bill to Curb BATFE Abuse

Well intentioned, but won't go anyplace. Even if passed by both houses of congress, odumbo will veto.

[WayneS]

I don’t care what kind of laws they pass, I will continue to abuse the BATFE whenever I want...