Yeah I believe everyone has the right to own a gun, it’s a Constitutional right, but there are exceptions and one being those with mental illness.
Hate me about it, I don’t care and yes I also know the term “mental illness/disorder” would have to be redefined. However, being able to start with those receiving benefits thru SSA helps as I don’t expect people to voluntarily come forth. – PB/TK
Senate votes to repeal Obama administration gun rule – By CBS NEWS February 15, 2017, 11:37 AM
The Senate voted to repeal an Obama administration regulation that prevents individuals with mental health conditions to be able to purchase firearms, 57 Yeas to 43 Nays.
The vote was on a “Resolution of Disapproval” on an Obama-era measure requiring the Social Security Administration to report to the FBI’s federal background check system those individuals who receive disability benefits and have mental disorders. An estimated 75,000 beneficiaries are affected by the rule.
The House voted to overturn the regulation in early February, by a vote of 235 yeas to 185 nays. The measure now goes to the White House for the president’s signature.
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