The Sachs Firearms Bill
Preamble
Though the 2nd
Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms for a regulated
militia, ownership and use of a firearm is also a responsibility.
Who Shall Own or Possess a Firearm?
Whereas the
Constitution provides that a citizen shall be permitted to bear arms, that
right shall be restricted to citizens who have not been convicted of a felony
and are deemed mentally competent to pass a psychological background check.
Undocumented (illegal) aliens may not own or possess a firearm of any kind.
Foreign tourists with hunting licenses may possess a rifle or shotgun during
the hunt.
Classification of firearms
A hunting rifle or shotgun may be owned or possessed by
anyone holding a valid hunting license. Hand guns are not considered hunting
firearms and no one under eighteen may own or possess a handgun. Unlike hunting
weapons intended for killing game, the primary purpose of handguns is to kill
people.
Registration and Insurance
All firearms must be registered with the police and insured
for liability. For instance, if a gun is stolen, the gun owner must report the
theft to the police within seventy-two hours. Should the stolen gun be used in
a felony, the gun owner is culpable as an accessory and liable for damages and
subject to prosecution, just as if he were the driver of a getaway car for a
bank robber who kills a clerk. The driver is also guilty of murder.
If a gun owner lends a firearm to someone the owner is still
responsible for damages resulting from the misuse of said firearm. Renters of a
firearm for hunting must take out a liability insurance policy for the duration
of the hunt.
Insurance of all firearms is to protect the gun owner from
losses through theft and misuse. Should a person be accidentally wounded, the
insurance policy may provide some liability protection in case of a lawsuit for
damages or wrongful death. Such coverage may be attached as a rider on a home
owner’s or renters’ policy.
Firearm owners must be prepared to show proof of insurance
and registration at all times when the firearm is in their possession. Owners
with carry permits must be prepared to show proof of insurance, license to
carry, and registration just as a car owner must show a valid driver’s license,
proof of registration, and insurance in a traffic violation.
Endorsed by
Name of elected official or representative
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