Connecticut prides itself on being called “The Constitution State.” It is also one of the leading anti-gun states in the country. Even before the unspeakable tragedy at Sandy Hook, Connecticut was the first state in the nation to implement a so-called “red flag “law, passing it in 1999.
Not happy with that distinction, Connecticut legislators want to double down on the law, having proposed a bill that would broaden who would be able to request the removal of guns from people deemed to be a danger to themselves or others.t CT calls itself the “Constitution State”
I have no problem with this if…the individual making the accusation can be severely penalized for making a false one on purpose or…a professional that has a historical pattern of being wrong? Those being allowed this privilege must also have their skin in the game too or…I’m totally against it?
If it’s a felony with a mandatory sentence for making a false claim, including losing a professional license if the person making the claim has one, go for it.
And if it is a false claim, the person doesn’t have to hire an attorney or go through the legal system to have their firearms returned. Also they can file a civil suit against the person who made the false claim.
Well. This would be an update to an existing law. If there is public support for the current iteration you could surmise the people of Connecticut would be ok with these changes.
One area of concern is the fact that there is no requirement that law enforcement conduct any type of investigation before relatives or medical personnel make a court complaint seeking gun seizures while prosecutors and police are required to do so
One area of concern is the fact that there is no requirement that law enforcement conduct any type of investigation before relatives or medical personnel make a court complaint seeking gun seizures while prosecutors and police are required to do so
no way in hell.