The NRA released its report card on Texas senators. I got another ‘F’.
Whatever. The vast majority of Texans want to see a whole set of a simple, sensible gun-safety laws enacted in our state.
The gun lobby is unhappy that I’ve supported raising the minimum age to purchase an assault weapon to 21; requiring background checks for all firearm sales; requiring a “cooling off” period of 72 hours after the purchase of a firearm; and allowing for the temporary removal of firearms from those who are an imminent danger to themselves or others.
They’re unhappy that I’ve filed bills to increase the availability of safe storage locations and to create a mechanism for someone to place themselves on a temporary do-not-sell list.
They’re unhappy that I support permitting and gun-safety training requirements.
I’m not interested in making them happy. I was elected to represent the people, and the people overwhelmingly support meaningful gun safety laws.
I’m good with F’s on the NRA report card. My grades come from you — the Texans I represent.