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Topic: West New York assemblywoman´s
bill would require psychological
tests for all gun buyers |
West New York assemblywoman´s
bill would require psychological
tests for all gun buyers
Jersey Journal [Jersey City, NJ], by Terrence T. McDonald
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Original Article
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Posted By:Ribicon, 1/10/2013 10:04:08 AM
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| Individuals seeking a permit to buy firearms in New Jersey would have to submit results of a psychological evaluation before they could buy a gun, under a bill introduced yesterday in the Legislature by West New York Assemblywoman Angelica Jimenez. The measure would also require applicants to have an on-site inspection and evaluation of the household where the firearm would be located. The bill was one of 18 introduced yesterday by several lawmakers in the state Senate and Assembly intended to curb gun violence in New Jersey, which already has some of the nation’s toughest gun laws.
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Comments:
Thugs on the streets of Newark, Paterson, Trenton, Camden, etc. throw their hands up in despair.
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
PageTurner, 1/10/2013 10:06:54 AM (No. 9108701)
It wouldn´t have prevented the Sandy Hook shooting.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
GreatGreyhounds, 1/10/2013 10:08:18 AM (No. 9108706)
I´m sure this same loon will also ask for in-house inspections before buying: bats, knives, hammers, etc.
After all, the government knows what is best for you...
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
mitzi, 1/10/2013 10:10:03 AM (No. 9108710)
Perhaps we can get her to introduce a similar bill for anyone running for elected office?
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
kiltedone, 1/10/2013 10:15:23 AM (No. 9108729)
Maybe a phychological test before having an abortion?
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
alloysteel, 1/10/2013 10:23:05 AM (No. 9108749)
There should be psychological tests for persons who serve in the state government, at ALL levels, in both New Jersey and New York.
New Jersey Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg and Assemblyman Joseph Cryan would not meet the pre-screening criteria. Angelica Jimenez would not finish the first round.
In New York, Cuomo and Bloomberg would also be knocked out in the first round.
But Chris Christie would get a little further along. If only because he has the wit to hold his tongue on those issues with which he may not be in full agreement with.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
Mr. Know-It-All, 1/10/2013 10:23:16 AM (No. 9108750)
That´s not the point #1. But then I´m sure you already know that.
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
Coy860, 1/10/2013 10:25:35 AM (No. 9108762)
Politicians first !
While we are on the subject of testing, WHERE is Obama´s yearly physical results?
Other than results from a few years ago, when his doctor suggested less alcohol, I haven´t heard a word. If he has AIDS, or a crack addiction I want to know.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
veritas, 1/10/2013 10:26:49 AM (No. 9108769)
I can´t stand half-measures.
Why not a bill ordering SWAT teams to surround the homes of anyone attempting to buy a gun legally? Demand they surrender all weapons and come out, hands up, within 10 minutes of the order by the on-scene SWAT commander? Who can then issue shoot-to-kill orders to defend the team from "suspicious movements, objects, and bulges under clothing"?
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
Keekng, 1/10/2013 10:27:21 AM (No. 9108770)
Is there any part of the Constitution she does not want to stomp on?
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
Twinkle93, 1/10/2013 10:30:25 AM (No. 9108782)
Let´s first have a trial period and test elected officials.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
right-turn, 1/10/2013 10:49:18 AM (No. 9108855)
Would this woman be able to pass a psychological test to determine insanity?
How about driving a vehicle?
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
snowoutlaw, 1/10/2013 10:58:28 AM (No. 9108882)
I missed that part of the Constitution that says if you don´t pass some made up fake test, you aren´t a person?
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
deepthinker, 1/10/2013 11:24:21 AM (No. 9108944)
Empty, feel-good, nonsense laws like this eat up huge resources of time in pointless activity. As a Realtor in California I am required to write an "ethics" exam at every renewal of my license. The ability to pass this stupid thing has NO relevance to whether you are a person of character. A bunch of dumb questions that boil down to "Is it OK to cheat people if you have the chance?" (Hint: The answer is "no".)
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
FLCracker, 1/10/2013 11:24:56 AM (No. 9108947)
Would this multiple-choice? If so, I can ace it.
How long before the answers would be sold on the black market?
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
halfnorsk, 1/10/2013 11:29:23 AM (No. 9108959)
If such a test determines you are a conservative, Republican, religious, white male, you will be disqualified from gun ownership.
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
JimJr, 1/10/2013 4:02:25 PM (No. 9109500)
This is not only patently unConstitutional, there is already court precedent to to back this up, unfortunately I am having problems finding the citation.
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
readaholic, 1/10/2013 7:19:25 PM (No. 9109765)
And I´m sure the gov will pay a bonus to the shrinks for everyone they fail.
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