San Francisco gun ban

tech-ninja · November 9th, 2005, 06:05 PM

Well, the people of San Francisco have succombed to the gun control lie in a big way! After the third attempt of such a proposition they voted in favor of giving up their 2nd ammendment rights.

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg...G9RFKD1C82.DTL

This quote from the article kills me -
"San Francisco voters are smart and believe in sensible gun control," said Supervisor Chris Daly

So, to this guy, having to turn in your handguns is "sensible"

Sad

MattLarson · November 9th, 2005, 06:07 PM

Don't kid yourself. If Daly has a gun, he's not going to have to turn it in.

Neither will Feinstein. Laws like these are for the masses, not the Liberal Elite.

Matt

havegunjoe · November 9th, 2005, 06:10 PM

My sympathies to all gun owners in San Fran. I hope this is overturned, I understand the appeal is already in process.

rachilders · November 9th, 2005, 06:17 PM

It's a sad day for gun owners in San Francisco. Voters passed a resolution banning not only the sale, but the keeping of handguns (that includes your own home or business) in the city of San Francisco yesterday. That means law abiding citizens will no longer be able to own a handgun for home protection or recreational shooting unless it's kept outside the city limits. I guess they didn't learn anything from the disaster that recently happened in New Orleans and being prone to their own natural disaster (earthquakes), New Orleans should have been a preview of what to expect when the next "big one" hits the city by the bay. Of course, the bad guys won't pay any attention to the new law and you will still be able to go across the bridge to Oakland or down towards San Jose for those who really want to get a handgun and you want to ignore the law. Oh well, California dreamin'...

Hivoltage · November 9th, 2005, 06:20 PM

I can imagine that the crooks and BG's are all having a big party about now.

Betty · November 9th, 2005, 06:28 PM

(I'm merging these two duplicate threads.)

QKShooter · November 9th, 2005, 06:38 PM

Sheldon J · November 9th, 2005, 06:50 PM

see bellow

Quote:

NRA to File Lawsuit Challenging
San Francisco Gun Ban

Fairfax, VA - Even with opposition from San Francisco law enforcement and major media outlets, Proposition H -- a measure banning the lawful possession, sale and manufacture of handguns and ammunition within city limits -- passed yesterday. The National Rifle Association (NRA) will file a lawsuit challenging this severe gun ban.

NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre stated, “We are disappointed, but this fight is just beginning. Lawful residents of San Francisco are being stripped of their freedom because of an illegal measure that defies common sense. We will fight this outrageous assault on the rights of law-abiding San Franciscans and I believe that we will prevail.”

Many San Francisco residents who initially supported the ban changed their opinion after NRA and local volunteers began voter education efforts throughout the city. The campaign received an additional boost when the San Francisco Police Officers Association condemned the gun ban, declaring it would "nullify the personal choice of city residents to lawfully possess a handgun for self-defense purposes.” Major San Francisco newspapers also voiced opposition to Proposition H.

In response to the passage of this proposition, NRA will lead a coalition of organizations to immediately file a lawsuit against this illegal ban in San Francisco. Proposition H, in addition to violating federal guarantees, also violates various California state laws and is therefore preempted.

Chris W. Cox, NRA’s chief lobbyist, concluded, “This is a hollow victory for the gun control lobby because this scheme is in clear violation of California law. We will file suit and fight this to the highest courts in the country until good sense prevails once again in San Francisco.”

Scott F · November 9th, 2005, 08:37 PM

Sad, sad day for those good people. I hope the good ones all move, property values drop like a rock and crime skyrockets. It won't happen but it would serve them right.

rocky · November 9th, 2005, 09:09 PM

too bad SF doesn't have a clue. And the govt. officials will still have their layered defense of security.

November 9th, 2005, 06:05 PM	#1
tech-ninja New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 6	Ban Francisco Well, the people of San Francisco have succombed to the gun control lie in a big way! After the third attempt of such a proposition they voted in favor of giving up their 2nd ammendment rights. http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg...G9RFKD1C82.DTL This quote from the article kills me - "San Francisco voters are smart and believe in sensible gun control," said Supervisor Chris Daly So, to this guy, having to turn in your handguns is "sensible" Sad __________________ "You may find me one day dead in a ditch somewhere. But by God, you'll find me in a pile of brass." -- Trooper. M. Padgett "A weapon is a device for making your enemy change his mind." -- Aral Vorkosigan

November 9th, 2005, 06:10 PM	#3
havegunjoe Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,781	My sympathies to all gun owners in San Fran. I hope this is overturned, I understand the appeal is already in process. __________________ DEMOCRACY IS TWO WOLVES AND A LAMB VOTING ON WHAT TO HAVE FOR LUNCH. LIBERTY IS A WELL ARMED LAMB CONTESTING THE VOTE. Certified Instructor for Minnesota Carry Permit NRA Pistol and Personal Protection Insrtuctor Utah Permit Certified Instructor

November 9th, 2005, 06:17 PM	#4
rachilders Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 696	A sad day in San Francisco It's a sad day for gun owners in San Francisco. Voters passed a resolution banning not only the sale, but the keeping of handguns (that includes your own home or business) in the city of San Francisco yesterday. That means law abiding citizens will no longer be able to own a handgun for home protection or recreational shooting unless it's kept outside the city limits. I guess they didn't learn anything from the disaster that recently happened in New Orleans and being prone to their own natural disaster (earthquakes), New Orleans should have been a preview of what to expect when the next "big one" hits the city by the bay. Of course, the bad guys won't pay any attention to the new law and you will still be able to go across the bridge to Oakland or down towards San Jose for those who really want to get a handgun and you want to ignore the law. Oh well, California dreamin'... __________________ "... Americans. We're homesteaders, we want a safe home, to keep the money we make, and shoot bad guys." -- Denny Crane

November 9th, 2005, 06:28 PM	#6
Betty Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 2,738	(I'm merging these two duplicate threads.) __________________ "Americans have the will to resist because you have weapons. If you don't have a gun, freedom of speech has no power." - Yoshimi Ishikawa Broodings, Blunders and Broadsides: The Betty Blog (Friends only - Email me through there to let me know who you are first!)

November 9th, 2005, 06:38 PM	#7
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 19,788	Super Mod Super Merge

November 9th, 2005, 06:07 PM	#2
MattLarson Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,454	Don't kid yourself. If Daly has a gun, he's not going to have to turn it in. Neither will Feinstein. Laws like these are for the masses, not the Liberal Elite. Matt

November 9th, 2005, 06:20 PM	#5
Hivoltage Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newark, Ohio USA Posts: 639	I can imagine that the crooks and BG's are all having a big party about now.

November 9th, 2005, 08:37 PM	#9
Scott F Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 35	Sad, sad day for those good people. I hope the good ones all move, property values drop like a rock and crime skyrockets. It won't happen but it would serve them right. __________________ In HIS Service Scott F

November 9th, 2005, 09:09 PM	#10
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,624	too bad SF doesn't have a clue. And the govt. officials will still have their layered defense of security.

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