Bill History

A chronological history of GrassRoots activities concerning S.643

S. 643: A gun control bill which bans a person from possessing firearms or ammunition if he has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding 1 year. It exempts certain “white collar” crimes such as antitrust violations, unfair trade practices, restraints of trade, or similar offenses relating to the regulation of business. This bill would ban gun possession for citizens who committed non violent crimes and have otherwise repaid their debt to society.
Principles Involved: GrassRoots - just like our founding fathers - believes that all men are created equal under the law, which means no second class citizenship should be allowed. The right to keep and bear arms is a constitutionally guaranteed God given natural right, such rights should not be denied for committing a misdemeanor. GrassRoots opposes laws creating second class citizens.
GrassRoots Position: GrassRoots opposes this bill.
Current Status: In Senate subcommittee.
Primary Sponsor: McConnell and Ford
Full Text: http://www.scstatehouse.net/sess117_2007-2008/bills/643.htm

Apr. 5, 2007 Senate Introduced and read first time. Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
Apr. 6, 2007 Senate Referred to Subcommittee: Hutto (ch), Jackson, Knotts, Bryant.