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*”A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Our 2nd Amendment is short and sweet and to the point. It was adopted in a day when the strongest corn grain alcohol, rum, beer and maybe some out of the way Opium dens…..were the worst that citizens could do to themselves, to alter their behavior. Being that society was largely based upon strong religious values and orders – drunks were considered a net negative to the society.
Today, the society has greatly changed. In the 1970’s and 80’s Mass Murderers roamed our country or inhabited the house next door. The criminal elements continued their various gang activities and criminal activities against the general public. Then came the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan that have lasted over 20 years. As the United States stands on the verge of adopting a reverse of the Prohibition against marijuana, the time has perhaps come to review our firearm laws and “the regulation” that may need some minor corrections.
Let’s start with our Presidential Candidates; in particular Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, who today suggested that they solidly supported the 2nd Amendment. It is our strong belief that any Presidential Candidate that supports the 2nd Amendment, be willing to be drug tested to be sure they are indeed qualified to buy, own or possess a legal firearm. This process would indeed set the bar higher for all elected politicians, bureaucrats and citizens that want to own, buy or possess a legal firearm. Should any of these pillars of society fail their drug test, by taking Reds, Whites, Greens, Cocaine, Heroin or Marijuana…..the results would be forwarded to three locations: The BATF in Washington, D.C., The State Attorney General and their local Police Department. At inpatient drug rehab Fort Myers, those who suffer from PTSD, Manic Depression, Anxiety Attacks, Domestic Abuses Charges, Dementia, Under Psychiatric Care, Hospice Care or in home Mental Incapacity – they too would be denied the right to purchase, obtain or possess any firearm until those maladies have been cured or corrected for a period of at least 24 months.
The process to obtain a new firearm for anyone, would require a drug test at the time of purchase, with results being available before you are able to pick up your new firearm. If you fail the drug test – you will be denied purchase of your firearm and depending on local regulations be required to surrender any firearms in your possession. In order to purchase ammo or reloading equipment commercially, you will need to be drug tested every two years. Those who presently hold Concealed Carry Weapons permits will be required to be drug tested whenever renewing their licence, not to exceed every two years. For Elected Officials, Government Bureaucrats of Community Board Members of School Boards, Water or Sanitation Districts also shall be required to be drug tested every two years. In the event they fail their drug test….they will be removed from office until they can pass the drug test three times in a six month period. We have some great American heroes who have served our country that are suffering from PTSD. As wonderful as they are; they should not be able to possess firearms while they are being treated.
The killings of innocents in our society has become epidemic. These are not the mass murderers that we had in the 1970’s and 80’s. We don’t have a modern day Charles Manson, we don’t even have a Bercowitz, Bonnan or Jeffery Daumer. The killers today, are indiscriminate. They walk into a public place and just shoot – because they are depressed, upset and simply gone mad. The one single thread that possesses all of these folks is DRUGS, prescription, legal or illegal. It could be Rock Cocaine or pure Heroin – it really doesn’t matter. We have to understand that the 2nd Amendment to our Constitution was written for sober, caring, patriots that had no desire to get high, but to protect their families from Indians or foreign invaders. The 2nd Amendment to the Constitution is the most important, perhaps even more important than Freedom of Speech, for without the 2nd, there might not be a 1st Amendment that meant anything. The rules have to start at the top however and our electeds need to set the bar high – by being willing to take the drug test before serving in office.
Guns and Drugs – Don’t Mix! Gun Rights is our most important law – but Gun responsibility goes hand in hand with that right.
Mr. Trump, Mr. Perry – take your drug test and set the bar high for everyone!
*Anyone taking psychotropic or mood altering drugs either by prescription or recreationally should not be able to obtain or hold firearms legally. Those abusing vicodin or oxcycodin like Rush Limbaugh fail in their responsibility as being responsibile
gun owners. The misuse of drugs in our society is epidemic and creates the violent envioroment of road rage, domestic abuse, many times the use of firearms in threatening family members and neighbors and strangers. It is certainly time to address the connection between abuse of all drugs and the legitimate and responsible use of firearms in this country.
*Professional athletes, major celebrities and high profile politicians that cannot obtain or hold firearms legally – should have body guards who meet all legal requirements and do. Enforcement of firearm laws in this country must start with a new Social Contract which establishes what is responsible, moral and reasonable conduct when the abuse of legally proscribed drugs or abuse of recreational drugs is undertaken by any group or individual.
“You can pry my bong from my cold dead hands!”
When I read the title I thought “Tell that to Hunter S Thompson.”
You guys are NRA members, right?
Try running this idea by their leadership and let us know how they respond.
*Not just NRA Members, but Benefactor Life Members and all NRA members do not think or act in lock step as you might believe. We do not proscribe to the Ted Nugent “Cat Scratch Fever” loose limb of the organization. However, we are totally sick of hearing politicians from both sides of the aisle saying that we need stronger Gun Laws. OK – then…..just do it. Gericult, can keep his bong – but not his .38 Colt Detective Special. Give up the Bong, pass the drug test and get your gun back. Hunter S. Thompson of course is a great American Hero….who lived in the day when people could smoke on Aircraft, in Public Buildings or Government Buildings, even on School Campuses. News: Those days are over dear Chairman Vern.
I didn’t ask you what the rank and file would think about your idea…I asked what you thought NRA leadership would think of it.
Here, let me help you with that…NRA leadership would LAUGH YOU OUT OF THE ROOM! There is ZERO chance of them getting behind drug testing prior to gun ownership. Zero!
Seven things your psychiatrist doesn’t want you to know
“The information in this article comes from my personal experience as a licensed mental health counselor. One of my missions as a member of the mental health underground, a secret society of rogue mental health types, was to infiltrate the massive system created by the managed care industry.
I was out to crack their code and bring home the details about 1) how mental health patients are treated 2) who is really in charge and 3) why typical psychiatrists and psychotherapists seemed so boring and incompetent.”
“Two visits into the treatment the counselor discovers just what Martha needs to solve the problem at the heart of her dilemma. This could be a short-term gig. Not so fast. The counselor decides to hold off. Martha may not be “ready” for the solution yet.”
“3. Your diagnosis precedes your arrival.
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Schizophrenia is code for “Unwanted Patient”
*”You see it isn’t personal…..Michael….just business”….from the Godfather. We agree completely Jonathan.
As far as what Anon wants Wayne LaPierre to do……on the NRA homefront …he should really make that phone call himself. We can tell you from personal knowledge ….”the NRA do not laugh about anything”, let alone Member suggestions. The NRA is a business…which requires more members based on a clear and present danger of the government taking individuals firearms from law abiding citizens. No clear or present danger and the membership declines – academic as you might guess. The solution to firearm violence starts by restricting those that are “a clear and present danger” to the society. After your third DUI – they take away your Driver’s License and put you in jail for a year and a day. With firearms there must be zero or minus zero tolerance. If your son was hooked on crack cocaine or taking proscribed psychotrophic drugs….would you buy the boy a Glock .45 Model 19 for his 21st birthday? Welcome to South Carolina! The drug test before the horrid event could have avoided the tragedy with a simple drug test before Roof picked up his firearm from the dealer. Some people have vision and others tend to wear foggy bi-focals when it comes to firearm tragedy prevention.
It’s your idea…YOU make the phone call.
Have fun with that!
*Don’t have to……they always read the OC Juice…..especially when we write about firearm issues.
In that case, do keep us updated on their response. Or lack thereof.
*Dear Anon, when people such as yourself who have no logical or intelligent argumental opposition to any given idea……they do just what you do….not so much! The ground swell of support comes over a longer period of time. Great things usually, don’t happen overnight. One thing is certain…..the current social consciousness of our nation cannot be sustained as presently configured. Our founding fathers were smart enough to allow for transcindental alterations through “due process”. Laws are written, laws are challenged, laws are found reasonable, laws are discarded, laws are guidepost which allow a society to exist near a state of equilibrium. Right now, with the likes of Trump, Huckabee, Cruz, Walker, Paul and others……those concepts seem a little alien and these so-called leaders of demogoguery keep waving the red flag in front of the bull, hoping to get the attention of the crowd and annual ticket holders. The results are always the same based upon history: The Bull puts a horn through the bullfighter’s groin…..and everyone gasps! The wisdom is simple: Don’t let ego get a hold of or guide your intelligence… or lack of it. Drug testing will come for prospective new gun buyers, because it doesn’t affect those who already have firearms. They can keep them and don’t ever have to buy another one or be drug tested. Certain firearms which are restricted, will require annual or bi-annual drug testing and licenses as they do now. Probable cause is the major issue here. If someone is charged with domestic abuse and has firearms presently, those firearms are appropriated by law enforcement until the case is resolved. Drug Testing will be added to the recovery process and it entirely makes sense. This is why mandatory Drug Testing will be the law of the land when it comes to various firearms situations.