Bill Looks to Require 7 Day Wait Period on Guns and MORE

Published on November 16, 2017
Duration: 4:35

This video discusses HR 4268, the 'Gun Safety Not Sorry Act,' proposed by Representative Sheila Jackson Lee. The bill seeks to implement a seven-day waiting period on the purchase of semi-automatic firearms, ammunition, suppressors, and magazines holding more than ten rounds, affecting both FFL and person-to-person transfers. The speaker argues this would only impede legal gun owners, not criminals, and highlights historical context with the Brady Bill and NICS.

Quick Summary

The 'Gun Safety Not Sorry Act' (HR 4268), proposed by Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, seeks to implement a seven-day waiting period on the purchase of semi-automatic firearms, ammunition, suppressors, and magazines with capacities exceeding ten rounds. This would affect both FFL and person-to-person transfers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: HR 4268 Bill
  2. 00:19Details of the Gun Safety Not Sorry Act
  3. 00:48Firearms and Ammunition Affected
  4. 01:01Magazine Capacity Restrictions
  5. 01:15Historical Context: Brady Bill & NICS
  6. 01:48Current State Waiting Periods
  7. 02:03Critique of the Waiting Period
  8. 02:47Bill Referral and Co-Sponsors
  9. 03:17Representative Jackson Lee's Quotes
  10. 03:51Critique of Jackson Lee's Statements
  11. 04:06Call to Action for Texas Residents

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Gun Safety Not Sorry Act'?

The 'Gun Safety Not Sorry Act,' identified as HR 4268, is a proposed bill that aims to institute a seven-day waiting period on the purchase of semi-automatic firearms, ammunition, suppressors, and magazines holding more than ten rounds.

Who proposed the 'Gun Safety Not Sorry Act'?

The bill was proposed by Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat from the Houston area in Texas. She is a senior member of the House Committee on the Judiciary.

How does HR 4268 compare to the Brady Bill?

HR 4268 proposes a seven-day waiting period, whereas the Brady Bill, enacted in 1993, initially mandated a five-day waiting period for handguns. The Brady Bill's waiting period was later superseded by the NICS background check system.

What types of firearms and accessories would HR 4268 affect?

The bill would impose a seven-day waiting period on semi-automatic firearms, any ammunition, suppressors, and magazines that hold more than ten rounds. This applies to both FFL sales and person-to-person transfers.

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