Kansas City Mayor Q Proposes 'Shock Time' Against Gun Crime

Mayor Q continues his gun advocacy this week with more legislation targeting owners of firearms in the aftermath of a deadly mass shooting.

However . . . 

Look closely and this gambit merely adds a bit more jail time and hopes to "deter" suspect . . .

"Violators currently face sentences set to not exceed 180 days and/or fines between $250 to $1,000. If the amendment were to pass, violators would face up to 365 days of imprisonment. The amendment would not increase fine amounts.

"An unlawful use of a firearm offense is described in the proposal as posing a "significant threat to public safety, resulting in injury, loss of life, and fear within the community."

"The proposal argues existing penalties 'may not effectively deter such behavior or adequately reflect the seriousness of the offense.' "

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