HB 673: Seizure of firearms in domestic violence "claim"

[Nathan Hale]

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[Hitman]

 

[eMGunslinger]

I second this, Its unfortunate that people with firearms have to keep their nose so clean because of silly things like this. I mean domestic violence is no laughing matter but to even be accused of it and confiscation is a bit much.

 

[tim9lives]

Yea...when there is truly evidence of VIOLENCE and abuse...sure it's an understandable reason for the law.

However.....laws like this just open the door for abuse of the system IMO. I've known some really sick and vengeful women(men too). I'm talking about sick women who spend spend sleepless nights figuring out ways to get revenge of their ex lovers.

And to make matters worse....when the women are gorgeous and convincing.....They have an incredible ability to convince unsuspecting men (and cops )to help them get said revenge.

I can just envision these types of people making unsubstantiated claims and using and abusing the laws/system to cause one loose all of their firearms.

 

[madwabbit]

Yea...when there is truly evidence of VIOLENCE and abuse...sure it's an understandable reason for the law.

However.....laws like this just open the door for abuse of the system IMO. I've known some really sick and vengeful women(men too). I'm talking about sick women who spend spend sleepless nights figuring out ways to get revenge of their ex lovers.

And to make matters worse....when the women are gorgeous and convincing.....They have an incredible ability to convince unsuspecting men (and cops )to help them get said revenge.

I can just envision these types of people making unsubstantiated claims and using and abusing the laws/system to cause one loose all of their registered firearms.

cough

 

[Emperor]

Wednesday, April 16, committee room 6:

HB 673 requires seizure of all guns possessed by someone accused of domestic abuse.


http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=878939

This is very vague. Couldn't any family dispute be construed as "domesitic" violence? Brothers/friends getting drunk and fist fighting over football game argument? Child accidentally injures his/herself at home, and a school nurse, teacher, etc..calls it in (already compelled by law) to authorities?

I would hope that this bill is an attempt to keep police safe when answering these calls; but I'm sure this is not what it intends. This is stupid!

 

[dzelenka]

It appears that HB 673 has been pulled from the agenda. This just means it won't be heard tomorrow, but the sponsor could request it be heard at any future committee meeting. The committee always meets on Wednesdays, and sometimes on Thursdays in addition to a Wednesday hearing.

 

[Emperor]

It appears that HB 673 has been pulled from the agenda. This just means it won't be heard tomorrow, but the sponsor could request it be heard at any future committee meeting. The committee always meets on Wednesdays, and sometimes on Thursdays in addition to a Wednesday hearing.

Or he changed his mind on it due to lack of support (which is what I hope happened).

 

[Vermiform]

It appears that HB 673 has been pulled from the agenda. This just means it won't be heard tomorrow, but the sponsor could request it be heard at any future committee meeting. The committee always meets on Wednesdays, and sometimes on Thursdays in addition to a Wednesday hearing.

Thanks for the update!

 

[dzelenka]

This bill along with one other will be heard in the House criminal justice committee on Tuesday.

Dan

 

[A5Mag12]

If this is ever passed it will be the lawyers that will push women into claiming they are afraid for their life because he once yelled and threatened her. Her lawyer will push it so his lawyer well get to charge to defend the claim.

 

[Nathan Hale]

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[dzelenka]

This is getting annoying. Every week there is a new fire to put out. What is the other bill, HB 1142?

Scheduled for floor debate in House on 04/29/2014.

 

[spanky]

This is bad. Very bad.

 

[Rainsdrops]

Since the beginning of time, there Eas never a lady, that fraudulently accused, theft, rape or violence, to save face or humility. If law abiding male citizen is accused, It is fair to compensate his weapons, firearms, bows and butter knives.
We all know that accusations in these cases are always legitimate

 

[bhart89]

Can we amend the bill to remove the 1st, 3rd, 4th 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th 9th and 10th amendment rights to someone accused of a crime too?

 

[Nathan Hale]

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[dzelenka]

Flood the committee reps with email opposing both of these bills, if you cannot be there personally. A mountain of emails WILL make a difference.

If you can be there, BE THERE; that really makes a difference. You do not have to speak if you are not comfortable doing so, just fill out one of the "red cards" and check off that you "oppose the bill, but that you do not wish to speak." If the chairman of the committee ends up with a fist full of red cards, that will go a long way towards swaying a committee member who is on the fence.

I have been there 3 times in the past 3 weeks. I cannot be there this Tuesday because of a scheduling conflict I cannot get out of. We have worked too hard this session to have something like this bill gain any kind of semblance of legitimacy.

Please either email or attend; and spread the word!

THIS times 100.

 

[dzelenka]

Flood the committee reps with email opposing both of these bills, if you cannot be there personally. A mountain of emails WILL make a difference.

If you can be there, BE THERE; that really makes a difference. You do not have to speak if you are not comfortable doing so, just fill out one of the "red cards" and check off that you "oppose the bill, but that you do not wish to speak." If the chairman of the committee ends up with a fist full of red cards, that will go a long way towards swaying a committee member who is on the fence.

I have been there 3 times in the past 3 weeks. I cannot be there this Tuesday because of a scheduling conflict I cannot get out of. We have worked too hard this session to have something like this bill gain any kind of semblance of legitimacy.

Please either email or attend; and spread the word!

THIS times 100.