The Libertarian Party of Nevada calls upon Governor Brian Sandoval to VETO Senate Bill 221 as a violation of the Second and Fifth Amendment Rights of Nevada citizens.

This bill is an attack on the constitutional rights of Nevada citizens and sets a dangerous precedent for our nation. It requires universal background checks for the transfer of firearms to be conducted by a gun dealer and unreasonably violates the Second Amendment rights of Nevada citizens. We concur with the Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs Association and the Nevada Firearms Coalition that this bill will not keep firearms out of the hands of dangerous criminals.

The Libertarian Party of Nevada further points out that SB 221 mandates that if one is hospitalized for a mental health issue, one automatically becomes a prohibited possessor of firearms without due process of law (court hearing and adjudication). This includes voluntary commitments, and is an unreasonable requirement and contrary to the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This provision, allowing for the loss of Second Amendment rights due to a voluntary commitment, will discourage people needing help from seeking mental health treatment, as such treatment could severely restrict their constitutional freedoms.

The Libertarian Party of Nevada strongly urges all Nevada citizens to contact the Governors office at 775-684-5670 and select option 2 when prompted to express your opposition to SB 221 as an infringement of the constitutional rights of all Nevada citizens. For more information contact the Libertarian Party of Nevada by phone at 702-382-1776 or by email at info@LPNevada.org.

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Nevada Libertarian Party urges governor to veto gun bill