Oklahoma Senate Bill 1218 aims to stop age discrimination when purchasing firearms
Oklahoma Senate Bill 1218 aims to stop age discrimination when purchasing firearms KXII
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Oklahoma Senator Introduces Bill to Protect Second Amendment Rights
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) – Oklahoma Senator David Bullard has introduced Senate Bill 1218, which aims to protect the second amendment rights of every Oklahoman by prohibiting age discrimination in firearm purchases.
Background
- According to federal laws, licensed gun sellers are required to refuse sales to customers who fail background checks, have felonies, suspected mental instability, or are under 18.
- However, state law does not specify a maximum age requirement.
Senator Bullard has received reports of age discrimination occurring in gun sales.
Protecting Second Amendment Rights
Senator Bullard believes that age discrimination in gun sales is unconstitutional and violates the second amendment.
- He emphasizes that the second amendment has no expiration date and individuals of all ages should have the ability to purchase firearms.
- The bill also supports a federal court ruling in Virginia from last year, which deemed age discrimination in handgun purchases as unconstitutional.
Legislative Process
Senate Bill 1218 will soon be eligible to be heard on the House floor.
Commitment to Second Amendment
Senator Bullard expresses his dedication to upholding the second amendment in Oklahoma.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory, and representative decision-making at all levels | Indicator 16.7.1: Proportions of positions in public institutions (national and local legislatures, public service, and judiciary) compared to population by sex, age, persons with disabilities, and population groups |
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | Target 5.1: End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere | Indicator 5.1.1: Whether or not legal frameworks are in place to promote, enforce, and monitor equality and non-discrimination on the basis of sex |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status | Indicator 10.2.1: Proportion of people living below 50 percent of median income, by age, sex, and persons with disabilities |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
The issue of age discrimination in firearm purchases is connected to SDG 16 as it relates to ensuring responsive, inclusive, participatory, and representative decision-making at all levels.
SDG 5: Gender Equality
While not explicitly mentioned in the article, the issue of age discrimination can also be connected to SDG 5 as it involves ending all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
The issue of age discrimination in firearm purchases can also be connected to SDG 10 as it involves the inclusion of all individuals, irrespective of age, in social, economic, and political aspects.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Target 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory, and representative decision-making at all levels
The article highlights the need to protect second amendment rights for every Oklahoman by prohibiting age discrimination in firearm purchases. This aligns with the target of ensuring inclusive decision-making at all levels.
Target 5.1: End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere
While not explicitly mentioned in the article, the issue of age discrimination can be connected to this target as it involves ending all forms of discrimination against women and girls.
Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status
The issue of age discrimination in firearm purchases aligns with this target as it involves promoting the inclusion of all individuals, irrespective of age.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
Indicator 16.7.1: Proportions of positions in public institutions (national and local legislatures, public service, and judiciary) compared to population by sex, age, persons with disabilities, and population groups
While not explicitly mentioned in the article, this indicator can be relevant to measure progress towards ensuring inclusive decision-making at all levels, including addressing age discrimination.
Indicator 5.1.1: Whether or not legal frameworks are in place to promote, enforce, and monitor equality and non-discrimination on the basis of sex
This indicator is not directly mentioned in the article, but it can be relevant to measure progress towards ending all forms of discrimination against women and girls, including age discrimination.
Indicator 10.2.1: Proportion of people living below 50 percent of median income, by age, sex, and persons with disabilities
While not explicitly mentioned in the article, this indicator can be relevant to measure progress towards promoting the social, economic, and political inclusion of all individuals, irrespective of age.
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory, and representative decision-making at all levels | Indicator 16.7.1: Proportions of positions in public institutions (national and local legislatures, public service, and judiciary) compared to population by sex, age, persons with disabilities, and population groups |
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | Target 5.1: End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere | Indicator 5.1.1: Whether or not legal frameworks are in place to promote, enforce, and monitor equality and non-discrimination on the basis of sex |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status | Indicator 10.2.1: Proportion of people living below 50 percent of median income, by age, sex, and persons with disabilities |
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