Hughes Amendment Syndrome:  If they can sneak something to screw your rights, they will.

The Rhode Island chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, held their third annual lobby day last Wednesday to speak to their representatives and senators about The Protect Rhode Island Families Act, which would keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers.

Mobilizing to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers at the State House

Nobody wants wife beaters to have guns, that  is understandable, but when they are being sneaky and try to shove a finger where the sun does not shine, you realize they are being dishonest to the hilt. See this “correction” to the actual law they are trying to pass:

The way I read it is this: Do you remember that spring break some decades ago where you got in an argument with somebody, chest bumped him, called each other names, and then got arrested by the cops? The judge allowed you to plea to a misdemeanor Assault, a fine with time served and let you go? Guess what? Under this bill you are now are a criminal as bad as John Wayne Gacy or Charles Mason and also you are now a Prohibited Person.

And yes, some states have provision for people convicted of misdemeanor violence crimes to clear themselves of the past stupidities like in Florida when it comes to getting CWP.

“If you have been convicted or found guilty of a misdemeanor crime of violence, you are not eligible for a Concealed Weapon or Firearm License unless a period of three years has elapsed since probation or any other conditions set by the court have been fulfilled, or the record has been sealed or expunged.  A copy of the document issued by the court or probation office evidencing completion of probation or other conditions must be submitted with your application.”

I simply do not see this in the Rhode Island bill. That dumb incident in Spring Break, nobody hurt, no fists thrown is now akin to you had beaten somebody with a baseball bat and left him bloody and ready for the crabs.  For all gun intents and purposes, you are now a felon. It will take a good legal mind if this has any consequences outside R.I.

Never trust the interpretation of a Journo or a political website: ALWAYS READ THE BILL.

(And yes, that includes mine. I’ve been known to be mistaken. My wife says so…every day.)