The state House of Representatives today killed a disputed proposal by the governor to raise license fees for guns - and then voted to dramatically lower the existing fee.
Sen. Stephen M. Brewer, D-Barre, said legislators sent a message to the governor.
“That ought to teach Governor Patrick to ask for a gun license increase,” Brewer said. “Bring in an increase and we lower it.”
Brewer said he would support the proposal to lower the fee, but he didn’t know how it would fare in the Senate.
Rep. Donald F. Humason Jr., R-Westfield, said he was pleased by the House tally to lower the fee.
“It’s the right thing to do,” said Humason, who cosponsored the proposal to cut the fee. “We’re talking about a constitutionally-guaranteed freedom to keep and bear arms.”
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I hope it makes it through the Senate. I can’t stand that Patrick wants to make it harder for a girl to be able to protect herself. It is never really about public safety, since it is the criminals who are not obeying the gun laws anyway. When was the last time a gang-banger paid $100 bucks and took fire arm saftey courses? Gun control is government control of law abiding citizens. Goose step anyone?
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