SB 115, the library gun free zones/open carry revenge bill
has died, along with SB387, the gun violence restraining order bill (gun
confiscations). Neither bill left the Assembly Judiciary Committee before their
deadlines. The legislative session ends officially June 6.
For those concerned with libraries respecting the law, the
lawsuit appeal is pending. The legislature has spoken (favorably, for us, after
a fashion) and the judiciary will as well. We need to be patient and let the
legal process finish itself out. Rome wasn’t built in a day. To those who feel “something”
needs to be done, your support in opposition of the bill sent the message that
Nevadan’s don’t want more gun free zones, especially with such an egregious
background as SB 115 had. No other actions are needed right now.
As for SB387, we will see it again in some form in the next
session in 2019 or on the ballot like with Question 1. Right now, we need to
spread the word that pre-crime confiscation of guns is not the way to go and it
will do nothing to disarm those who are a danger. Rather, it is empowering
people to defend themselves against attackers or help those who need mental
health treatment to get it. Taking due process away to “do something” to save
lives is anti-American and will not make anyone safer.
I want to thank everyone for their comments and opinions
submitted to the legislators. I also want to thank the senators and the assemblymen
and women who voted or otherwise opposed these bills, even across the aisle. Beyond
that, I invite those who hold opposing viewpoints to speak with us candidly and
see our point of view.
Remember, pro-gun candidates must take a majority in 2018 or Nevada will be lost. Let’s begin
turning our energy to selecting and helping to elect pro-rights candidates for
our state.
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