Bennett Supports "No Fly, No Buy" Legislation

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Today, LuAnn Bennett called on Congresswoman Barbara Comstock to reverse course and vote in favor of common sense legislation that would improve the safety of Americans: closing the loophole that allows suspects on the FBI Terrorist Watchlist to purchase firearms.

To date, Congresswoman Comstock has voted 10 times in December and January to prevent a vote on legislation that would keep lethal weapons out of the hands of FBI Terrorist Watchlist suspects.

This afternoon, the House will vote to consider this "No Fly, No Buy" legislation, and LuAnn Bennet is urging Congresswoman Comstock to reverse course and finally allow consideration and debate on this measure that will help in the fight against terrorism and make Americans safer.

"Taking action to keep Americans safe and our country secure must be Congress's top priority in the wake of tragedies like Orlando, which are becoming far too common," stated LuAnn Bennett. "Therefore, Congress must take immediate action to close the dangerous loophole that allows suspected terrorists from legally buying firearms. It's just common sense -- if you cannot fly on an airplane, you should not be able to buy a dangerous weapon.

"Unfortunately, Barbara Comstock is not yet on board, and has voted 10 times to prevent a vote on legislation that would close this dangerous loophole. While no single action can ensure our security, continued inaction surely makes us less safe. I am urging Congresswoman Comstock to take this simple step to keep guns out of the hands of suspected terrorists."

Over the past decade, according to the GAO, thousands of suspected terrorists on the FBI's Terrorist Watchlist bought weapons in the United States. The vast majority of Americans, even gun owners, have long supported closing this loophole, which is likely to have only increased since the tragedy in San Bernardino and other terror-related events.

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