Veterans Oppose Gun Bill

By Jason C. Green
Monday, November 5, 2007 9:07 AM CST
Stephens Washington Bureau • jgreen@stephensmedia.com

WASHINGTON — Combat veterans are voicing fears that a bill in Congress would rob them of gun rights and put them on a government list alongside criminals who are restricted from buying weapons.

The bill aims to increase state reporting of criminal and mental health records for use in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System used for gun purchases.

Despite the bill’s overwhelming support in the House, veterans’ opposition has found an ally in Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla. Coburn is blocking it, citing the vets’ concerns and other problems.

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