Rep. Bob Good Opposes Democrats' Assaults on the 2nd Amendment

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Bob Good (VA-05) released the following statement in opposition to Democrats attempt to advance unconstitutional legislation that undermines the 2^nd Amendment for law-abiding citizens:

“Our right to arm and defend ourselves is a God-given right, and we are privileged to live in a country whose founders had the wisdom and the strength to codify that right in the Constitution. Democrats attempt to create a de facto gun registry is another frightening example of their relentless effort to suppress the rights of law-abiding citizens. I strongly oppose any legislation that would undermine the 2^nd Amendment.”

Background on H.R. 8 and H.R. 1446:

• H.R. 8 would extend the current background check system, along with the fees and bureaucracy that come with it, to private transfers.  
• H.R. 1446 extends the background check waiting period for a potential gun purchaser. The existing three-day FBI background check period would change to a minimum of 10 days, with a petition process if there is no response. This bill provides no incentive for the FBI to complete a background check in a timely manner and could interminably delay a person from buying a firearm.  

Watch Rep Bob Good’s floor speeches in opposition HERE and HERE.

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