Have you heard how OSHA is circumventing the Constitution?

Question

The new regulation on firearm powder will all but eliminate your ability to obtain ammunition. This is brilliant, why attack the second amendment when you can just eliminate ammunition.

http://capwiz.com/congressorg/sbx/f/?aid=9991906&r=1

So let's see, first they want to regulate what we say on the internet with the FEC, then they want to close down talk radio and now they gut the Second Amendment. What is next, will the Democratic socialist stormtroopers with hobnailed boots be taking your children away for re-education?

I would say to arms, but we will not have any ammunition if this regulation passes on the 12th. If you care about your rights check the link and write your Senators and Representatives.

bostonianinmo - I am not your mother and do not do research for people on Y!A, if you are interested go research and comment, if you are not then don't post snide comments. We are not the nanny state yet. The format is I ask a question, you provide an answer, which you did not, you provided an insult, what a brilliant little mind you have.

Answer 1

Thanks for bringing this to our attention. The left is up to it's dirty tricks, as always, trying to sneak this by!

Answer 2

Uh, do your research instead of listening to the brainless knee-jerk response of the NRA and Rush Limbaugh.

OSHA's website states that these changes will take place and I quote:

"Significant changes in the proposed rule include: updating the definition of explosives so it is consistent with the Department of Transportation (DOT) definition; incorporating the DOT/United Nations-based classification system in the explosives definition; updating references to DOT regulations; requiring package labels to be in accordance with OSHA's Hazard Communication standard and to use the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS); eliminating storage magazine requirements because the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has adopted and enforces such regulations; and adding provisions to ensure that employees are properly trained in hazard recognition and safe work practices."

A little later, it says: "Issue #1: As discussed above, OSHA
is proposing to withdraw its requirements in § 1910.109 covering the storage of explosives."

These quotes were found on page 6 of the 55-page document.

The "lightening storm" requirement only applies to manufacturing and blasting zones. This makes sense. OSHA would not (and is not) requiring employees to leave the protective and grounded shroud of a building to stand in an electrical storm. The Wal-Mart example given by the NRA is not only inaccurate, it's the kind of example meant to confuse it's members into an emotional plea to kill this rule proposal. It's too bad people actually believe this nonsense.

Over the last 35 years, the explosives industry has changed significantly. New forms of explosives have been
developed (e.g., emulsions), new kinds of detonators have been introduced (e.g.,electronic detonators), and substantial
changes have been made in the processes and equipment employed to create, handle and use explosives (e.g.,
new kinds of bulk delivery vehicles). OSHA has concluded that the existing standard must be updated to reflect
these changes and to adequately protect employees from the significant risks involved in working with or near
explosives.

It pays to actually read the proposed changes instead of being a sheep and listening to political propaganda, whether from the left OR the right. Be smart. Learn and read for yourself. Good grief! To the original poster, please don't vote. You don't know how to think for yourself.

Answer 3

What sneaky underhanded deal with the left think of next?? I give them credit for their cleverness to circumvent the issue of gun control, instead of taking it head on. The left will lie, cheat, steal and use any dirty underhanded tactic to get their way. How anyone can be a democrat; with their shady deals like this, George Soros corrupting the party, their socialist views, and the hypocrisy.

Answer 4

1st I've heard of it. Clever back door attack on the 2nd amendment. I expect there to be panic buying of ammo now. Do you have any details on this regulation?

Answer 5

Take your medication please.
There is no way that requiring safer handling of an explosive compound is going to effect the industry as much as this BS claims. If it would, gasoline refiners would have closed up shop and left us using horse and buggy a long time ago.

Answer 6

Given that your link doesn't describe the proposed rule or link to it, it's not possible to comment on it. If you post a link to the rule itself, not a PAC website, maybe we can become enlightened and either expose their ruse OR yours, as appropriate.

Answer 7

What? Al Gore doesn't rule the internet?