3-11 SS Gun Control

Having just been to the Boise Sportsman's show, I'm very much aware of how sportsmen love their firearms. It's a foundation upon which a significant amount of their lives is built...hunting. Well, the Obama administration including Attorney General Eric Holder are at it again and Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is here to protect hunters. He just introduced legislation to prevent the U.S. Attorney General from arbitrarily blocking the importation of commonly owned and used firearms by American citizens. The "Firearm Importation Fairness Act of 2014" clarifies the standard required for the importation of sporting arms into the United States. "For years Americans have been barred from importing 'non-sporting purposes' firearms—these firearms are already legal in the United States" Simpson said.  "The Obama Administration has taken this a step further by drastically restricting these firearms. This bill would change that by allowing Americans to import the same type of firearms that are legal to manufacture and sell in the US.  It also recognizes the fundamental right of self-defense and prevents discriminatory treatment of law-abiding citizens." The Congressman's spokesperson, Nikki Watts: "For years Americans have been barred from importing 'non-sporting purposes' firearms—these firearms are already legal in the United States. The Obama Administration has taken this a step further by drastically restricting these firearms. This bill would change that by allowing Americans to import the same type of firearms that are legal to manufacture and sell in the US.  It also recognizes the fundamental right of self-defense and prevents discriminatory treatment of law-abiding citizens." Simpson's legislation is supported by the National Rifle Association (NRA).