Brady Issues 2010 State Scorecards: Calif. Is Tops; AZ, AK, And UT Are "Do-Nothing" States"

[jpak]

http://www.bradycampaign.org/media/press/view/1379/

WASHINGTON, D.C. – California is a model of sensible gun laws. Its universal background check system, strong gun dealer regulations, and assault clip ban are just some of the laws that provide a roadmap to preventing gun violence. Meanwhile, Arizona, Alaska, and Utah do not have a single common sense gun law on their books, according to the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.


For the 4th year in a row, the Brady Campaign has released a 100-point scorecard ranking all 50 states on the basis of laws that can prevent gun violence, such as background checks on all gun sales, permit-to-purchase requirements, and laws that help police crack down on corrupt gun dealers. Today’s report – which features an inter-active U.S. map that flashes scores – ranks states for laws that were in effect by the end of 2010. It reveals that 31 states have few gun laws or none, while the six states that rank in the top tier, including California, which earned 80 points, have strong and effective gun laws. Arizona, Alaska, and Utah earned 0 points.

“After the Tucson shootings, there was a public outcry, once again, over gun violence. With each new high-profile shooting, people wonder why. Why do these tragedies happen? What can we do to stop them?” said Brady Campaign President Paul Helmke. “California is a perfect example of how much more every state in America could do to protect our families and communities from the dangers and destruction of guns. Sensible gun laws save lives, as shown by states like California, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Hawaii. That’s why we’re issuing this Scorecard – to educate and motivate elected officials and the general public. We can and should pass stronger gun laws, on both the state and federal levels.”

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The Brady Campaign also announced features new this year to its annual release of scores, including four “Craziest Gun Laws” awards, which go to Kansas for allowing guns in K-12 schools, Virginia for allowing guns in bars, as long as the patron doesn’t drink, Utah for allowing guns on college campuses, and Florida for being on the brink of passing a bill that penalizes doctors for talking to children and parents about guns in the home.

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guns in schools - fucking nuts

the authoritarian Nanny State GOP/NRA muzzled doctors and shredded the 1st Amendment in FL...

jackbooted thugs

yup

[sharesunited]

1. AZ where the Congresswoman and all those others were mowed down.

[PavePusher]

2. Right, what set of Brady-backed laws would have prevented that?

Hmmmm?

[Upton]

4. Yeah, the same Congresswoman

who supports RKBA..

[jpak]

7. That worked out well didn't it

It is my sincere hope that Gabby returns to the House and sponsors legislation banning Hi-Cap Mags

yup

[PavePusher]

3. So, which of your "four 'Craziest Gun Laws'"....

has actually directly caused any significant problems?

I'll need some evidence to back up your claims, if you please.

[jpak]

6. Guns in schools? - Fucking Crazy

Guns in Bars - Fucking Stupid and Crazy

Laws telling doctors they cannot ask questions about guns in the home - Unamerican & Unconstitutional

Fuck the GOP/NRA and their fucked yup crazy gun laws

yup

[PavePusher]

8. Answer the question, please. n/t

[jpak]

9. All of them Fucking Crazy - better?

:D

[PavePusher]

10. Last time:

What direct, significant problems have occured due to these laws?

If you have nothing, it will cost you nothing to admit it.

[jpak]

12. They just passed - but you just wait

funerals

yup

[PavePusher]

13. Oh, O.K., you want to play the "any day now, yup, any day" game.

Meanwhile, Utah has had that law for several years, many states have had "guns in bars" for far longer, and the Florida law is not for "talking about guns", but for violating a boundary and asking directly about if any were owned.

You may, of course, continue to be factose intolerent if you so desire, but you have long ago lost any credibility here. Good luck with that.

[Common Sense Party]

17. We're quite happy with our gun laws here in Utah.

And, no, people are not getting mowed down on a regular basis by CCW permit holders.

[GreenStormCloud]

16. CHL holders have been shooting some criminals.

Funerals for violent felons doesn't make me cry.

[rl6214]

15. There was a question there dingdong, nice how you slid right over it.

[Common Sense Party]

18. It's all part of the schtick. n/t

[PavePusher]

19. I never expected an answer. Shocking, eh? n/t

[beevul]

5. Dupe.

Theres already a thread about this.

[Logical]

11. Dup Jpak. Please review other posts before posting. DU rules.

[rl6214]

14. You don't even know what "authoritarian Nanny State" means.

[YllwFvr]

20. Im surprised at the virginia addition

Pa allows you to drink in the bar while carrying

[AzNick]

21. We adopted the Single Action Army as State gun!!!

See, AZ is doing something.