The idea that the Democrats are going to push for gun control after winning control of both chambers of Congress in the midterms is a forgone conclusion. We know it's going to happen, and we know what the wishlist is.
But, it's always nice to have confirmation.
And leave it to Rep. Jaimie Raskin to provide that confirmation.
The
[Baltimore Banner]is reporting that Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland) is planning to push gun control measures if he is appointed to chair the House Judiciary Committee.The Banner says Raskin acknowledged he would “try to close gun-sale loopholes,” and also look at legislation requiring background checks on private gun sales, same as they are now required for retail sales.
While he’s doing that, he hinted at pursuing the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Many in the Second Amendment community contend that background checks amount to a form of gun registration. Raskin is well known for introducing
[permit-to-purchase]legislation in 2025, which activists also believe is backdoor gun registration. It was the second time they tried to get the legislation passed.The purchase permit would apply to handguns only, at least in the 2025 version.
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