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Title: New Gun Control Idea: Take Guns from Senior Citizens
Source:
breitbart.com
URL Source: http://www.breitbart.com/california ... onfiscate-guns-older-citizens/
Published: Aug 19, 2016
Author: AWR Hawkins
Post Date: 2016-08-19 20:59:34 by Stoner
Keywords: None
Views: 2907
Comments: 10
John Hopkins University’s Shannon Frattaroli sees danger in gun ownership among senior citizens, and pointed out Thursday that California’s Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs) provide a way that families can have guns confiscated from older relatives. Senior citizens have been among the most adamant Second Amendment advocates in recent years, such as the late Otis McDonald (above), who challenged Chicago’s handgun ban at the U.S. Supreme Court — and won. But Frattaroli, who works at the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, has expressed concern over what an grandparent with a gun might do to him or herself via suicide, or the danger that may befall a grandchild who finds the gun. According to New America Media, Frattaroli said: So much of the dialogue around guns in this country has been around crime, and lately, mass shootings. And the older population is not part of that. But when you look at the suicide issue, it’s impossible to ignore older Americans. With that in mind, any conversation about guns has to include a conversation [about] gun ownership among older adults. There’s definitely more to be done on that issue in the United States. She indicates lawmakers in many states have enacted laws requiring older Americans to show proficiency before being allowed to continue driving, but points out that laws requiring proficiency in firearms are not a topic of discussion. Instead, such citizens continue to own guns and cite self-defense as a common reason for so doing. But Frattaroli believes the dangers posed by armed older citizens far outweighs any safety they otherwise gain by owning firearms. She said: Older adults need to consider the risk whether an actual home invasion is likely to occur, versus the likelihood that the [older] person would use that gun to do harm to themselves, or a grandchild would find that gun, or they would harm someone coming into the home who’s not there for a home invasion, someone there for a legitimate purpose like a caretaker. She ultimately cites California’s GVROs as a way that concerned family members can have guns taken from older family members. Breitbart News previously reported that GVROs can be issued without the gun owner having any say in the process. KPCC reported, “[GVROs] could be issued without prior knowledge of the person. In other words, a judge could issue the order without ever hearing from the person in question, if there are reasonable grounds to believe the person is a threat based on accounts from the family and police.” And you 2nd amendment people in California better get in gear and stop some of the foolishness out there !!
These damn SOB's just are not going to give up until they have confiscated every damn gun that is not under the control of the Govt. Once they achieve that, then the party will really start. I have news for them, there are a lot of us old farts that ARE NOT going to give up.
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#1. To: Stoner (#0)
Frattaroli's psychotic mouth is a lot bigger danger to this country than guns in the hands of senior citizens.
Very true my friend, very true! And she will not be the one to go out & try to confiscate them. She is a special snowflake, doncha know. Si vis pacem, para bellum Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. if you look around, we have gone so far down the the rat hole, the almighty is going to have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah, if we don't have a judgement come down on us. President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood "I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur
A picture of Shannon Frattaroli is more effective at repelling a home invader than any firearm: A government strong enough to impose your standards is strong enough to ban them. Yeah, she is rather repugnant. With a face like that, she could make a freight train take a dirt road. I guess she could be worse, she could look like Debbie Wasserman Shultz. Regardless, she is not getting my sling shot.
Si vis pacem, para bellum Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. if you look around, we have gone so far down the the rat hole, the almighty is going to have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah, if we don't have a judgement come down on us. President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood "I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur
The grandkids are going to start shooting if some gov goons are trying to steal their inheritance from ol' grandma and grandad. The family that shoots it out with gov gun grabbers together, stays together. Like a day at the range, except with live targets. The family that shoots it out with gov gun grabbers together, stays together. Like a day at the range, except with live targets. " LOL !! Si vis pacem, para bellum Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. if you look around, we have gone so far down the the rat hole, the almighty is going to have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah, if we don't have a judgement come down on us. President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood "I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur
She looks a little like that liberal twat Samantha Bee, only with dark hair. I wouldn't be too sure about that Kids are being indoctrinated against guns at an early age. Do the statistics support that concern? By the way, 81% of self-defense shootings are within 6 feet. Geezers don't need good vision or a steady hand at that distance. They just need a gun.
The real danger is that the senior citizen grew up in a different era -- a time of "law and order" and "actions have consequences" -- such that they won't put up with any bullshit from punks. Plus, what have they got to lose?
But Frattaroli believes the dangers posed by armed older citizens far outweighs any safety they otherwise gain by owning firearms. She said:
#2. To: rlk (#1)
" Frattaroli's psychotic mouth is a lot bigger danger to this country than guns in the hands of senior citizens. "
#3. To: Stoner (#0)
#4. To: ConservingFreedom (#3)
#5. To: Stoner, *Bang List* (#0)
a grandchild would find that gun
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#6. To: hondo68 (#5)
" The grandkids are going to start shooting if some gov goons are trying to steal their inheritance from ol' grandma and grandad.
#7. To: ConservingFreedom (#3)
A picture of Shannon Frattaroli is more effective at repelling a home invader than any firearm:
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards."
#8. To: hondo68 (#5)
The grandkids are going to start shooting if some gov goons are trying to steal their inheritance from ol' grandma and grandad.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards."
#9. To: Stoner (#0)
"But Frattaroli ... has expressed concern over what an grandparent with a gun might do to him or herself via suicide ..."
#10. To: Stoner (#0)
"But Frattaroli believes the dangers posed by armed older citizens far outweighs any safety they otherwise gain by owning firearms."
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