06
Jul
2016
Grassley also introduces amendment making it easier for mentally ill to purchase guns
(submitted by Patty Judge for Senate)
DES MOINES, Iowa – Chuck Grassley continued to oppose common sense legislation to prohibit individuals suspected of terrorism from purchasing guns today, while also introducing an amendment which would make it easier for mentally ill individuals to buy guns legally. In response, U.S. Senate candidate Patty Judge released the following statement:
“It’s time for us to take this issue seriously. Unfortunately, Chuck Grassley has continued to stand with his friends in Washington by voting against expanded background checks and common sense legislation that would prevent dangerous individuals from buying a gun. If you’re too dangerous to fly on a plane or the government suspects you of terrorism, then you shouldn’t be able to buy a gun – that shouldn’t be up for debate. Voting against these measures is one thing, but Chuck Grassley decided to go even further by introducing an amendment that would actually make it easier for people with severe mental illness to buy a gun legally. Chuck Grassley has been in Washington for too long if he thinks this is what Iowans expect.”
Background:
Grassley proposal makes it easier for individuals with mental illness to purchase guns. According to Everytown for Gun Safety, “Senator Grassley’s proposal leaves the background check loophole wide open, and indeed would make it easier for people with severe mental illness to buy a gun — including by making it legal for people who have been involuntarily committed due to severe mental illness to buy a gun immediately after leaving a psychiatric hospital.” [Everytownresearch.org]
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