New gun control legislation would prohibit those arrested but not convicted

[Gunco]

The Fix Gun Checks Act of 2011 would greatly expand the definition of those legally prohibited from owning firearms to include anyone who's ever been arrested -- even if never convicted or found guilty -- for drug possession within a five year period. The legislation is certainly troubling for those who want a "common sense" debate about drug decriminalization. And it would seem fears that any new national gun control legislation would be used to limit the gun rights of law abiding citizens is at least partially justified.

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