Yeah, no kidding. And on what grounds can police order a non-felon to give up anything?
Sounds like Mel could use the assistance of some local Tea Party types.
Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.
Yeah, no kidding. And on what grounds can police order a non-felon to give up anything?
Sounds like Mel could use the assistance of some local Tea Party types.
Under the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban, A/K/A the "Lautenberg Amendment" to the 1968 Gun Control Act. Anyone convicted of a *misdemeanor* domestic violence charge (or under a restraining order for same prior to trial) can be made to hand over their firearms (though I believe simply removing the guns from the defendant's immediate control is sufficient). IOW, you can give them to a relative to store in their separate residence. IF you know what's coming and move the guns as soon as you make bail.
Horrible piece of legislation; blurring the line between misdemeanors and felonies is very slippery slope kind of stuff.