Thread by @RealSpikeCohen

Congress is considering a bill that would be the single biggest act of gun control in American history.
It's called HR127 - Sabika Sheikh Firearm Licensing and Registration Act

Like all gun laws, HR127 will be heavily enforced against those unable to defend themselves in court: the poor, and minorities. It further marginalizes those communities, where only police and criminals will have guns.

There is SO much wrong with HR127, but here’s a summary:

1️⃣ Firearms License required for any new gun purchases or ownership transfers.

This heavily discriminates against anyone whose ever seen a therapist or received mental health treatment, such as victims of abuse and people with depression, and veterans seeking care for PTSD. Depression and addiction are mentioned specifically as reasons for licensing denial.

Also, gun licensing is expensive, which makes ownership less accessible for those who need their own protection most.

2️⃣ Requires an $800 annual government insurance fee for all current & future gun owners, to be paid to the Attorney General EVERY YEAR.

There’s no grandfather clause, meaning it applies to anyone that owns any gun, not just those who purchase a new firearm after this passes.

This fee will certainly go up each year. It’s yet another barrier for those in poverty to be able to defend themselves.

3️⃣ Mandatory Nationwide Firearms Registration & Database

4️⃣ Ammunition and Magazine Bans

Illegal ownership of even A SINGLE ROUND of banned ammo will result in up to $100,000 in fines AND 20 years in prison.

Who do you think is going to be targeted the most with that one? 🧐

It’s important to note that HR127 places absolutely no restrictions on police or government agents, who are 10’s of times more likely to kill someone than a civilian gun owner.

Contact your Congressman today & let them know that HR127 is unacceptable. bit.ly/3rdcm8W