[I'm armed]

I watched this on PCN last night. Rep. Levdansky didn't seem to be able to answer many questions on the bill or current law without getting help from someone else (except for the obviously scripted questions from Rep. Cherelle Parker....that was like a really, really bad tv infomercial).

Even with help, some of the questions weren't really answered. It was confusing.

Levdansky said that if a handgun is recovered and is not part of a criminal investigation, a penalty does not apply. Rep. Verberb asked if in a situation like a traffic stop (is not a criminal investigation), if a driver has a LCTF but a stolen handgun would this bill apply. Levdansky said no.

Rep. Vererb (sp?) asked if Rep. Levdansky if he could think of a scenario where it is not a criminal investigation. Rep. Levdansky said something about leave it up to law enforcement and DAs to determine if it is a criminal investigation or not. (what!?!)

Rep. Mike Turzai made a good point about parts in the legislation were in conflict with each other.

Rep. Brain Cutler moved for the amendment to be unconstitutional under the 5th amendment, and cited a court case. Hanes v. ??? (I didn't catch that)



For as much as some Dems have been wanting a bill like this to go to the House floor for a vote, you would think they would have made a better attempt to know what the hell they were talking about.


My opinions after watching this:

1. Repeatedly answering questions by saying this is law in 7 other states is not an argument for passing it here. Especially when you're using NJ as an example.

2. "common sense" = bullshit

3. Repeating everything you just said doesn't answer questions about what you just said.

4. Anyone introducing a bill/amendment should have knowledge of the current law.

5. I'm glad my rep is Daryl Metcalfe.