Lets talk about Executive orders and Gun Control

[former-republican]

Let's understand first what an executive order is.
It is an order from the President to execute a specific thing to a federal agency.

It's not a new law , only congress can pass a law.
So what can the President do with an executive order on gun control.


1. He can block the importation of surplus ammo
2. He can block the importation of magazines.
3. He can block the importation of certain firearms

[onehandle]

1. Thanks for the NRA talking point. nt

[former-republican]

2. NRA talking point ?

[Robb]

7. Actually, it's straight from the more batshit crazy of the gun world.

I'm sure the NRA would approve, though.

You guys are really scared, mm?

[Lizzie Poppet]

10. "NRA talking point" = anything an anti-gunner disagrees with.

C'mon, man, this ain't your first rodeo...

[HERVEPA]

3. If you're a "former" republican, I'm a former astronaut

[Nuclear Unicorn]

13. Are you implying you're *currently* an astronaut? n/t

[Scuba]

4. Is this the extent of your imagination?

I suspect the President (and many past Presidents) see additional options.

Limited thinking is a typical conservative trait. Maybe someday you'll shake it.

[former-republican]

5. Like what?

That's the point of the thread.
If you know something else that is constitutional and could pass any legal objections please post the idea.

[Scuba]

6. Wars have been waged and citizens interred based on Executive Orders. Think about it.

[dairydog91]

12. At best, that represents the President acting in his military capacity.

The powers of being Commander in Chief of the military do not automatically include the power to legislate for non-war-related means within the United states.

[1-Old-Man]

8. He had no authority to do any of those things

[ProgressiveProfessor]

9. Actually he does

[ProgressiveProfessor]

11. The was an excellent thread yesterday about the limits of an EO

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022161471

Two particularly good posts were:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022161471#post50
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022161471#post7

My take is he could do a bit more than you outlined, but there are very clear limits.

IMO the Legislative branch really wants the President to go the EO route and take the heat of of them.

[Spazito]

14. Bye, bye troll, Skinner has shown you the door....

there was nothing "former" about you.

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