Assembly Panel Passes Eustace, Wagner & Vainieri Huttle Bill Requiring Photo ID Cards for Firearms Purchases
Bill would require firearms photo ID card that must be renewed every five years.
Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Tim Eustace, Connie Wagner and Valerie Vainieri Huttle to institute standardized photo identification card requirements for firearms purchases similar to drivers' licenses was advanced by an Assembly panel on Wednesday. The legislation was approved by the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee during a special hearing as part of the comprehensive Assembly Democratic anti-gun violence initiative, which is comprised of more than two dozen bills. The measure now heads for a vote before the full Assembly on Feb. 21. "This is really a common sense measure," said Eustace. "Cars were not designed with the intention to be deadly, but yet we have similar requirements for them to make sure they are being…
Keith Jensen
12:39 am on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Compromise could be obtained if this same ID is used when voting. The leaders of the Democratic Party mentioned here can add this to their Bill A3772. According to this article below though, it does not seem likely. http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/08/nj_dems_protest_laws_requiring.html Perhaps the Editor of this PATCH article along with readership can press for voter ID? Then I would … more ›