Hey all, didn't forget about you. I'm going to have to change the way I post these for you folks this year due to time and budget constraints. I will post each week with what new bills came in that week. Wish I could do more but I'm just not able.
Anyway, here's what has come in so far for the new year, some great bills and some utter nonsense:
Alabama: SB2 would clarify and strengthen preemption laws regarding firearms and ammunition
Arizona: HB2022 excludes rat or snake shot from statutes regarding criminal negligence discharge
California: AB7 would increase the fine for open carrying a firearm
Florida:
S0128 would require prosecutors ot bear the burdon of proof when someone has claimed immunity (self defense)
H6005 would allow open and concealed carry into college or university facility.
S0142 would require all loaded firearms to be locked up or have a trigger lock installed if there are any minors (aged 16 or younger) in the home
S0140 would allow open carry of firearms with a license
H6001 would remove the restriction on carrying firearms in an airport except in secure areas
S0170 would prohibit firearms from sporting arenas and theaters
H0167 is an assault weapon - high capacity magazine ban bill
S0254 is an assault weapon - high capacity magazine ban bill
Georgia:
HB10 is a full blown 'assault weapon' ban along with a large capacity magazine ban and a ban on armor piercing bullets.
HB11 would require anyone wishing to get or renew a carry permit to show proof of firearm training.
Indiana:
SB0013 would allow firearms to be used as security (eg pawn)
SB0043 would remove penal facilities from the list of places where employers can prohibit firearms
SB0050 would require retailers to store tannerite behind a counter and would require them to check the id of anyone buying it to make sure they are at least 18.
SB0078 would allow those that may legally carry a firearm to carry it on school property or churches when attending 'a worship service or religious ceremony'
HB1051 would make it illegal to use state employees or funds in the enforcement of a federal firearms law enacted after January 1, 2017
HB1071 would authorize anyone protected by a civil protection order to carry a firearm without a license for 60 days and would expedite the carry license process for them
HB1095 would outlaw so-called armor piercing ammunition
SB0123 would require anyone applying for license to carry after Dec. 31, 2017 to take an eight hour handgun safety and training program
SB0344 would make possession of a concealed firearm by an illegal alien a class D felony
Kansas: HB2009 would prohibit anyone from carrying concealed firearms at the state capital
Kentucky:
HB101 would allow local governments to regulate firearms
HB108 would exempt all firearms made and kept within the states border exempt from federal law
HB120 would prohibit state or local officials from assisting in any new federal firearm law the states fins unconstitutional
SB28 would require all firearms to be secured with a trigger lock
SB46 would allow 'urban-county governments' and 'consolidated local governments' the authority to regulate firearms
SB7 is a constitutional carry bill with some exceptions
Maryland:
HB53 would make all firearm safety devices tax free
HB59 would allow anyone that owned an 'assault weapon' before the state ban to be able to replace it if it is lost or broken
Michigan:
SB2018 would prohibit realistic looking toy guns
HB312 would authorize hunter safety as part of public school courses
SB2131 would give pistol licenses to retired judges for free
SB2152 would require all ammunition sold in the state to have serial numbers on the casings and would require sellers to keep records and maintain them for 5 years
Missouri:
HB96 would hold business owners that prohibit firearms to be responsible for the safety of patrons and would hold them liable if someone was hurt.
HB241 would outlaw the sale or transfer of firearms to anyone on the terrorist watch list
SB181 would require firearm owners to report lost or stolen firearms within 72 hours of discovery of the loss
SB89 would make it a crime if a child gets hold of an adults firearm
SB152 would require a 24 hour waiting period when purchasing a handgun from a dealer
HB185 would require all lost or stolen firearms to be reported to law enforcement within 72 hours
HB300 would make business owners responsible for the safety of their customers if they post a no guns sign on the property. The business owner would be liable for damages and attorney fees.
HB362 would require all firearms to be secured with a lock or in a safe if there are children under 17 in the home
HB363 is a universal background check bill
HB364 would require anyone wishing to buy a firearm to first get a firearms purchase permit issued by the sheriff's department
HB365 would establish 'extreme risk protection orders' that can be filed with the court by anyone that would require firearms to be seized
HB366 is probably one of the dumbest bills we have ever seen. It would require anyone wishing to purchase a firearm to meet with a physician 72 hours prior to buying a gun to discuss 'physical, psychological, or situational factors, that may arise with the proposed firearm purchase' The bill also states you can not buy a firearm from a dealer that is closer then 120 miles from your home.
HB458 would allow any legal firearm owner to store there firearm in a locked vehicle just about anywhere. It would also provide immunity from civil action to employers that have employees that store firearms in such a way.
Nebraska:
LB81 would raise the cost of handgun fees from $5 to $25
LB68 would preempt local governments from regulating carrying and possession of firearms
LB100 would allow those prohibited persons (due to mental issues) to petition the court to have the prohibition removed
New Hampshire:
SB12 is a constitutional carry bill
HB350 would ban firearms from polling places
New Mexico:
HB50 would require background checks on all firearm sales with very limited exceptions
SB48 would require background checks on all firearm sales with very limited exceptions
SJR5 is a joint resolution recommending the state constitution be changed to make the state a constitutional carry state
SB56 is a constitutional carry bill
HB62 would require a minimum of 60 days notice for expiring carry licenses
HB78 would set up online courses for carry licenses
New York:
S00896 would outlaw phone covers that look like firearms
S00879 is an interesting bill. It appears an upstate legislator is attempting to change all firearm suspension laws to only apply to the counties of Suffolk, Nassau, Kings, Queens, Richmond, New York, Bronx and Westchester, basically telling the city they don't want their stupid laws
S00807 would create a 'sportmans weekend' starting the last Friday in August when certain firearms and sporting goods would be tax free
S00803 would create the offense of illegal gun trafficking for anyone selling stolen or altered firearm and would make it a class D felony
S00739 would allow anyone issued a license for gunsmithing or a dealer in firearms to use that license to carry a firearm anywhere they wish
S00470 would require all new firearms sold to be capable of microstamping
S00451 would require all firearm license to be processed in no more than 180 days
S00437 would require all employees and owners of a firearm dealers to under go background checks (ATF already requires this)
S00432 would require all gun dealers to do massive amounts of work, including locking all firearms in a safe during non-business hours in an attempt to stop illegal gun trafficking
S00354 would only allow purchasing of firearms from businesses that can prove they are 'responsible dealers'
S00353 would require all departments, boards, bureaus, commissions or agencies of the state of New York and local governments to sell their firearms to another law enforcement agency or they are to be sold to an agency that will destroy them
S00320 would require all police officers to report every discharge of their weapon(s) immediately to their superiors no matter when or how the discharge occurred
S00310 would create the crime of 'firing into a crowded space' ... only problem is it only applies to people 18 years old or older
S00202 would make it a crime to sell ammunition to a minor and would require businesses to check ids for the age of the person buying the ammo
S00197 would repeal Section 1. Chapter 1 of the S.A.F.E. act
S00192 would make 25% of the purchase price of firearm safety devices deduct able from income taxes
S00191 would provide a 50% tax credit for the purchase of a gun safe, up to $500
S00135 would allow anyone that has a pistol or revolver license to carry it while attending a pre-license firearms safety course and while under the supervision of the instructor
S00067 would allow police officers to seize firearms and ammunition from any home that they are called to for any domestic call
S00063 would impose additional fees on all firearm sales to establish a gun violence research fund
S00034 would make the possession or sale of armor piercing ammunition a class B felony
S00021 would specify exactly what colors can be used to make 'imitation weapons'
A00349 would require anyone wishing to renew a firearm license to show proof of personal liability insurance
A00224 would make all firearm license information private and immune from freedom of information requests
A00145 would require anyone that is taken to the hospital by police for mental examination to surrender their firearms and would require a 'cooling off' period once they are released before the firearms can be returned
S01050 would authorize game preserves and hunting clubs to sell ammunition for use at there facility
S01193 would restrict the sale of ammunition to only those type a person is allowed to own - makes no sense
S00848 would repeal the large capacity magazine ban enacted under the S.A.F.E. act
S01140 would add siblings, grandparents and grandchildren to the list of immediate family that firearms can be transferred to without a background check
A00456 would outlaw gun shows held in property owner by any government agency
A00457 would make it a crime to store any firearm that is not in a person's immediate possession unless it is locked in a safe or has a trigger lock installed
A00468 would require firearm a safety course be completed and a certificate issued before a firearm license can be issued
A00563 would make it a crime to store any firearm that is not in a person's immediate possession unless it is locked in a safe or has a trigger lock installed
A00800 would outlaw the sale of ammunition to anyone that can not produce a firearm license
A00806 would make the state a 'shall issue' state for non-residents provided they have a license from their home state and can pass a background check
A00878 would allow shooting clubs and preserves to sell ammunition for use on their property without having to register as a seller of ammunition
A00897 would require a hearing prior to revoking a firearm license whenever the director of community services makes a report pursuant to section 9.46 of the mental hygiene law
A00914 is a 'ghost gun' bill
A00980 would require the surrender of firearms for certain misdemeanors
A00986 would exempt active and retired police officers, peace officers and correction officers from disclosure of pistol permits under the freedom of information act
S01320 would limit the sale of ammunition for 'assault weapons' to two times the firearm's capacity every 120 days
S01414 would extend the waiting period for a NICS background check to 10 days before the firearm can be transferred
S01508 would outlaw firearms that 'look like everyday objects'
S01669 would require anyone holding a gun buyback program to check all firearm serial numbers and attempt to find and return any firearm found to be stolen to its rightful owner before destroying it
Oklahoma:
SB5 would drop all fess for carry licenses
SB6 would allow certain government officials to carry firearms anywhere in the state, without a permit, if they take a safety course
SB11 would make changes to carry licenses including dropping the price to $25
Oregon:
SB66 would require the courts to send notifications to the local sheriff and the Oregon Health Authority when someone is found to be mentally defective
SB554 would prevent anyone charged with a felony while using a firearm from pleading to a lesser charge
SB553 would remove state police as the point of contact for background checks and require dealers to use the NICS system
SB552 would change law regarding carrying of firearms so that the state would accept all valid permits from other states
SB549 would exempt honorably retired parole and probation officers from local firearm regulations regarding carrying loaded firearms in public places
SB548 would allow sheriff's to issue permits to any Oregon resident
SB495 would allow county governments to regulation the sales of firearms by pawn shops and second hand stores
HB2592 would provide a 50% tax credit on the purchase of a gun safe up to $250
HB2523 would allow firearm dealers to accept firearms from anyone 'at risk' and would provide a means to return the firearm to the person or another qualified owner. It would also provide immunity to the dealer accepting the firearm
HB2237 would prohibit a firearm dealer from transferring a firearm if state police can not make a determination during a background check
HB2173 would allow anyone hurt in a business that prohibits firearms to sue that establishment
HB2172 would require all businesses to post a sign outside their business regarding their policy with respect to permitting individuals who have a license to carry a concealed handgun to carry a firearm onto the premises
HB2130 would create criminal offenses for adults that leave firearms where children might access them
HB2127 would expand firearm carry reciprocity with other states
HB2126 removes the requirement to maintain firearm sales records by pawnbrokers
South Carolina:
H3183 would make it illegal to sell or transfer a firearm to anyone on the terrorist watch list.
H3330 let school officials allow school personnel and concealed carry permit holders to carry on school property
H3262 would remove the ban on carrying firearms on college or secondary school property
H3252 would outlaw 'green tip ammo' in the state
H3266 would make it illegal to sell or give a firearm to anyone on the terrorist watch list
H3248 would allow people with a concealed carry license to carry firearms on college property
H3328 would require a federal background check be completed before a sale can proceed with an allowable wait period of 28 business days
H3217 would require anyone that has a firearm that is lost or stolen to report it within 24 hours.
H3192 has to be the dumbest thing we have ever seen. It would make it illegal to discharge a firearm in shopping areas or malls, movie theaters, parking lots, or any other public gathering where three or more persons have come together as a group
H3181 would require background checks to be completed, no matter how long they take, before a firearm can be transferred. It would also require background checks at gun shows
H3180 would require all background checks to be completed, no matter how long they take, before a firearm can be transferred.
H3052 would allow public school employees to carry firearms with a special 'school permit
S0085 would allow properly trained school personnel to carry firearms
S0143 would not allow the transfer of a firearm until the federal background check has been completed, no matter how long that takes
S0158 would stop the transfer of a firearm until the federal background check has been completed or 28 days has passed
S0159 would not allow the transfer of a firearm until a federal background has completed or 28 days has passed
S0088 would make business owners that prohibit concealed carry liable for any injuries caused from the perpetrator of a crime
S0021 would allow anyone to use a firearm to kill an animal in self defense
Tennessee: HB0011 would repeal the prohibition on owning suppressors
Utah: HB0112 would eliminate liability for business owners that allow concealed carry in there place of business and it would make it so 21 year old that aren't prohibited could carry without a license
Vermont: S0006 would require background checks on all firearm sales unless the sale is between family
Virginia:
SB187 would require a state issued transfer permit be show in most cases of selling, renting, trading, or transferring a firearm
HB768 would provide for free firearms training courses for victims of domestic violence as well as other offenses
HB1210 would make gun safes that cost less then $1000 tax free
SB178 would make it so only the legislature, not the attorney general, can determine reciprocity with other states
SB865 would make it illegal to give a handgun to a minor with some exceptions
SB809 would require people to report a lost or stolen firearm within 24 hours of finding out about it
SJR229 would create a state lead study to explore a firearms registry
HB1458 would drop the fees for carry licenses so they would be no more than $15
SB915 would require anyone 'in the business' of selling firearms (as a licensed dealer or not) to get background checks on all buyers before they transfer a firearm
SB95 would make the victim of a firearm theft civilly liable for any crime committed with that firearm if the court can show they did not have it secured properly
SB1023 would prohibit state police form sharing concealed carry applicant information with any other state agency
HB1683 would make illegal to carry a shotgun in public
HB1684 would make it illegal to leave a firearm anywhere a child under 14 might get it
HB1685 would create a one gun a month limit on buying handguns
SB1039 would require anyone served with a protective order to submit in writing to the court that they have sold or transferred all their firearms
HB1990 would drop the minimum age for non-residents to 18 for anyone that is active duty
HB1907 would allow schools to employ armed safety officers
HB1879 would deny anyone convicted of public drunkenness within three years prior from getting a carry license
HB1865 would change law regarding the time period required for state police background checks from the end of the next business day to 5 days
HB1864 would restrict the use of firearms by children, even under parental supervision
HB1853 would set up a fund to pay for firearms training for victims of domestic violence
HB1852 would allow anyone who is under the protection of a court order and who is not otherwise prohibited to carry a firearm for 45 days without a permit and would also expedite the permit process
HB1778 would prohibit anyone convicted of a hate crime from owning firearms or getting a carry license for 5 years
HB1773 would require all gun show vendors be registered and require all sales by them to go through a background check
HB1758 would allow firearm seizure warrants to be issued for people who are thought to be a rick to themselves or others
HB1745 would allow prohibited persons to petition the court to have all their firearm rights restored
Washington: HB1004 would remove current law that allows the governor to prohibit carrying firearms during a state of emergency
Wyoming:
HB0090 would allow family members of military personnel stationed within the state to get carry permits
SF0075 would prohibit anyone on the terrorist watch list from buying a firearm or getting a concealed carry license
http://amgoa.org/Proposed-State-Gun-Legislation
US Congress:
HB38 is the national reciprocity act of 2017 that would allow anyone from any state, and that had a license to carry a firearm, would be allowed to travel freely into other states.
HB34 would repeal all gun free zones at schools from federal law.
HB57 would require ATF to report to congress the amount of background checks that could not be completed within 3 business days and the transfer went through and then it was found the person was prohibited.
HB62 would require ATF to hire an additional 200 employees to supposedly reduce firearm crimes
http://amgoa.org/Proposed-Federal-Gun-Legislation
Anyway, here's what has come in so far for the new year, some great bills and some utter nonsense:
Alabama: SB2 would clarify and strengthen preemption laws regarding firearms and ammunition
Arizona: HB2022 excludes rat or snake shot from statutes regarding criminal negligence discharge
California: AB7 would increase the fine for open carrying a firearm
Florida:
S0128 would require prosecutors ot bear the burdon of proof when someone has claimed immunity (self defense)
H6005 would allow open and concealed carry into college or university facility.
S0142 would require all loaded firearms to be locked up or have a trigger lock installed if there are any minors (aged 16 or younger) in the home
S0140 would allow open carry of firearms with a license
H6001 would remove the restriction on carrying firearms in an airport except in secure areas
S0170 would prohibit firearms from sporting arenas and theaters
H0167 is an assault weapon - high capacity magazine ban bill
S0254 is an assault weapon - high capacity magazine ban bill
Georgia:
HB10 is a full blown 'assault weapon' ban along with a large capacity magazine ban and a ban on armor piercing bullets.
HB11 would require anyone wishing to get or renew a carry permit to show proof of firearm training.
Indiana:
SB0013 would allow firearms to be used as security (eg pawn)
SB0043 would remove penal facilities from the list of places where employers can prohibit firearms
SB0050 would require retailers to store tannerite behind a counter and would require them to check the id of anyone buying it to make sure they are at least 18.
SB0078 would allow those that may legally carry a firearm to carry it on school property or churches when attending 'a worship service or religious ceremony'
HB1051 would make it illegal to use state employees or funds in the enforcement of a federal firearms law enacted after January 1, 2017
HB1071 would authorize anyone protected by a civil protection order to carry a firearm without a license for 60 days and would expedite the carry license process for them
HB1095 would outlaw so-called armor piercing ammunition
SB0123 would require anyone applying for license to carry after Dec. 31, 2017 to take an eight hour handgun safety and training program
SB0344 would make possession of a concealed firearm by an illegal alien a class D felony
Kansas: HB2009 would prohibit anyone from carrying concealed firearms at the state capital
Kentucky:
HB101 would allow local governments to regulate firearms
HB108 would exempt all firearms made and kept within the states border exempt from federal law
HB120 would prohibit state or local officials from assisting in any new federal firearm law the states fins unconstitutional
SB28 would require all firearms to be secured with a trigger lock
SB46 would allow 'urban-county governments' and 'consolidated local governments' the authority to regulate firearms
SB7 is a constitutional carry bill with some exceptions
Maryland:
HB53 would make all firearm safety devices tax free
HB59 would allow anyone that owned an 'assault weapon' before the state ban to be able to replace it if it is lost or broken
Michigan:
SB2018 would prohibit realistic looking toy guns
HB312 would authorize hunter safety as part of public school courses
SB2131 would give pistol licenses to retired judges for free
SB2152 would require all ammunition sold in the state to have serial numbers on the casings and would require sellers to keep records and maintain them for 5 years
Missouri:
HB96 would hold business owners that prohibit firearms to be responsible for the safety of patrons and would hold them liable if someone was hurt.
HB241 would outlaw the sale or transfer of firearms to anyone on the terrorist watch list
SB181 would require firearm owners to report lost or stolen firearms within 72 hours of discovery of the loss
SB89 would make it a crime if a child gets hold of an adults firearm
SB152 would require a 24 hour waiting period when purchasing a handgun from a dealer
HB185 would require all lost or stolen firearms to be reported to law enforcement within 72 hours
HB300 would make business owners responsible for the safety of their customers if they post a no guns sign on the property. The business owner would be liable for damages and attorney fees.
HB362 would require all firearms to be secured with a lock or in a safe if there are children under 17 in the home
HB363 is a universal background check bill
HB364 would require anyone wishing to buy a firearm to first get a firearms purchase permit issued by the sheriff's department
HB365 would establish 'extreme risk protection orders' that can be filed with the court by anyone that would require firearms to be seized
HB366 is probably one of the dumbest bills we have ever seen. It would require anyone wishing to purchase a firearm to meet with a physician 72 hours prior to buying a gun to discuss 'physical, psychological, or situational factors, that may arise with the proposed firearm purchase' The bill also states you can not buy a firearm from a dealer that is closer then 120 miles from your home.
HB458 would allow any legal firearm owner to store there firearm in a locked vehicle just about anywhere. It would also provide immunity from civil action to employers that have employees that store firearms in such a way.
Nebraska:
LB81 would raise the cost of handgun fees from $5 to $25
LB68 would preempt local governments from regulating carrying and possession of firearms
LB100 would allow those prohibited persons (due to mental issues) to petition the court to have the prohibition removed
New Hampshire:
SB12 is a constitutional carry bill
HB350 would ban firearms from polling places
New Mexico:
HB50 would require background checks on all firearm sales with very limited exceptions
SB48 would require background checks on all firearm sales with very limited exceptions
SJR5 is a joint resolution recommending the state constitution be changed to make the state a constitutional carry state
SB56 is a constitutional carry bill
HB62 would require a minimum of 60 days notice for expiring carry licenses
HB78 would set up online courses for carry licenses
New York:
S00896 would outlaw phone covers that look like firearms
S00879 is an interesting bill. It appears an upstate legislator is attempting to change all firearm suspension laws to only apply to the counties of Suffolk, Nassau, Kings, Queens, Richmond, New York, Bronx and Westchester, basically telling the city they don't want their stupid laws
S00807 would create a 'sportmans weekend' starting the last Friday in August when certain firearms and sporting goods would be tax free
S00803 would create the offense of illegal gun trafficking for anyone selling stolen or altered firearm and would make it a class D felony
S00739 would allow anyone issued a license for gunsmithing or a dealer in firearms to use that license to carry a firearm anywhere they wish
S00470 would require all new firearms sold to be capable of microstamping
S00451 would require all firearm license to be processed in no more than 180 days
S00437 would require all employees and owners of a firearm dealers to under go background checks (ATF already requires this)
S00432 would require all gun dealers to do massive amounts of work, including locking all firearms in a safe during non-business hours in an attempt to stop illegal gun trafficking
S00354 would only allow purchasing of firearms from businesses that can prove they are 'responsible dealers'
S00353 would require all departments, boards, bureaus, commissions or agencies of the state of New York and local governments to sell their firearms to another law enforcement agency or they are to be sold to an agency that will destroy them
S00320 would require all police officers to report every discharge of their weapon(s) immediately to their superiors no matter when or how the discharge occurred
S00310 would create the crime of 'firing into a crowded space' ... only problem is it only applies to people 18 years old or older
S00202 would make it a crime to sell ammunition to a minor and would require businesses to check ids for the age of the person buying the ammo
S00197 would repeal Section 1. Chapter 1 of the S.A.F.E. act
S00192 would make 25% of the purchase price of firearm safety devices deduct able from income taxes
S00191 would provide a 50% tax credit for the purchase of a gun safe, up to $500
S00135 would allow anyone that has a pistol or revolver license to carry it while attending a pre-license firearms safety course and while under the supervision of the instructor
S00067 would allow police officers to seize firearms and ammunition from any home that they are called to for any domestic call
S00063 would impose additional fees on all firearm sales to establish a gun violence research fund
S00034 would make the possession or sale of armor piercing ammunition a class B felony
S00021 would specify exactly what colors can be used to make 'imitation weapons'
A00349 would require anyone wishing to renew a firearm license to show proof of personal liability insurance
A00224 would make all firearm license information private and immune from freedom of information requests
A00145 would require anyone that is taken to the hospital by police for mental examination to surrender their firearms and would require a 'cooling off' period once they are released before the firearms can be returned
S01050 would authorize game preserves and hunting clubs to sell ammunition for use at there facility
S01193 would restrict the sale of ammunition to only those type a person is allowed to own - makes no sense
S00848 would repeal the large capacity magazine ban enacted under the S.A.F.E. act
S01140 would add siblings, grandparents and grandchildren to the list of immediate family that firearms can be transferred to without a background check
A00456 would outlaw gun shows held in property owner by any government agency
A00457 would make it a crime to store any firearm that is not in a person's immediate possession unless it is locked in a safe or has a trigger lock installed
A00468 would require firearm a safety course be completed and a certificate issued before a firearm license can be issued
A00563 would make it a crime to store any firearm that is not in a person's immediate possession unless it is locked in a safe or has a trigger lock installed
A00800 would outlaw the sale of ammunition to anyone that can not produce a firearm license
A00806 would make the state a 'shall issue' state for non-residents provided they have a license from their home state and can pass a background check
A00878 would allow shooting clubs and preserves to sell ammunition for use on their property without having to register as a seller of ammunition
A00897 would require a hearing prior to revoking a firearm license whenever the director of community services makes a report pursuant to section 9.46 of the mental hygiene law
A00914 is a 'ghost gun' bill
A00980 would require the surrender of firearms for certain misdemeanors
A00986 would exempt active and retired police officers, peace officers and correction officers from disclosure of pistol permits under the freedom of information act
S01320 would limit the sale of ammunition for 'assault weapons' to two times the firearm's capacity every 120 days
S01414 would extend the waiting period for a NICS background check to 10 days before the firearm can be transferred
S01508 would outlaw firearms that 'look like everyday objects'
S01669 would require anyone holding a gun buyback program to check all firearm serial numbers and attempt to find and return any firearm found to be stolen to its rightful owner before destroying it
Oklahoma:
SB5 would drop all fess for carry licenses
SB6 would allow certain government officials to carry firearms anywhere in the state, without a permit, if they take a safety course
SB11 would make changes to carry licenses including dropping the price to $25
Oregon:
SB66 would require the courts to send notifications to the local sheriff and the Oregon Health Authority when someone is found to be mentally defective
SB554 would prevent anyone charged with a felony while using a firearm from pleading to a lesser charge
SB553 would remove state police as the point of contact for background checks and require dealers to use the NICS system
SB552 would change law regarding carrying of firearms so that the state would accept all valid permits from other states
SB549 would exempt honorably retired parole and probation officers from local firearm regulations regarding carrying loaded firearms in public places
SB548 would allow sheriff's to issue permits to any Oregon resident
SB495 would allow county governments to regulation the sales of firearms by pawn shops and second hand stores
HB2592 would provide a 50% tax credit on the purchase of a gun safe up to $250
HB2523 would allow firearm dealers to accept firearms from anyone 'at risk' and would provide a means to return the firearm to the person or another qualified owner. It would also provide immunity to the dealer accepting the firearm
HB2237 would prohibit a firearm dealer from transferring a firearm if state police can not make a determination during a background check
HB2173 would allow anyone hurt in a business that prohibits firearms to sue that establishment
HB2172 would require all businesses to post a sign outside their business regarding their policy with respect to permitting individuals who have a license to carry a concealed handgun to carry a firearm onto the premises
HB2130 would create criminal offenses for adults that leave firearms where children might access them
HB2127 would expand firearm carry reciprocity with other states
HB2126 removes the requirement to maintain firearm sales records by pawnbrokers
South Carolina:
H3183 would make it illegal to sell or transfer a firearm to anyone on the terrorist watch list.
H3330 let school officials allow school personnel and concealed carry permit holders to carry on school property
H3262 would remove the ban on carrying firearms on college or secondary school property
H3252 would outlaw 'green tip ammo' in the state
H3266 would make it illegal to sell or give a firearm to anyone on the terrorist watch list
H3248 would allow people with a concealed carry license to carry firearms on college property
H3328 would require a federal background check be completed before a sale can proceed with an allowable wait period of 28 business days
H3217 would require anyone that has a firearm that is lost or stolen to report it within 24 hours.
H3192 has to be the dumbest thing we have ever seen. It would make it illegal to discharge a firearm in shopping areas or malls, movie theaters, parking lots, or any other public gathering where three or more persons have come together as a group
H3181 would require background checks to be completed, no matter how long they take, before a firearm can be transferred. It would also require background checks at gun shows
H3180 would require all background checks to be completed, no matter how long they take, before a firearm can be transferred.
H3052 would allow public school employees to carry firearms with a special 'school permit
S0085 would allow properly trained school personnel to carry firearms
S0143 would not allow the transfer of a firearm until the federal background check has been completed, no matter how long that takes
S0158 would stop the transfer of a firearm until the federal background check has been completed or 28 days has passed
S0159 would not allow the transfer of a firearm until a federal background has completed or 28 days has passed
S0088 would make business owners that prohibit concealed carry liable for any injuries caused from the perpetrator of a crime
S0021 would allow anyone to use a firearm to kill an animal in self defense
Tennessee: HB0011 would repeal the prohibition on owning suppressors
Utah: HB0112 would eliminate liability for business owners that allow concealed carry in there place of business and it would make it so 21 year old that aren't prohibited could carry without a license
Vermont: S0006 would require background checks on all firearm sales unless the sale is between family
Virginia:
SB187 would require a state issued transfer permit be show in most cases of selling, renting, trading, or transferring a firearm
HB768 would provide for free firearms training courses for victims of domestic violence as well as other offenses
HB1210 would make gun safes that cost less then $1000 tax free
SB178 would make it so only the legislature, not the attorney general, can determine reciprocity with other states
SB865 would make it illegal to give a handgun to a minor with some exceptions
SB809 would require people to report a lost or stolen firearm within 24 hours of finding out about it
SJR229 would create a state lead study to explore a firearms registry
HB1458 would drop the fees for carry licenses so they would be no more than $15
SB915 would require anyone 'in the business' of selling firearms (as a licensed dealer or not) to get background checks on all buyers before they transfer a firearm
SB95 would make the victim of a firearm theft civilly liable for any crime committed with that firearm if the court can show they did not have it secured properly
SB1023 would prohibit state police form sharing concealed carry applicant information with any other state agency
HB1683 would make illegal to carry a shotgun in public
HB1684 would make it illegal to leave a firearm anywhere a child under 14 might get it
HB1685 would create a one gun a month limit on buying handguns
SB1039 would require anyone served with a protective order to submit in writing to the court that they have sold or transferred all their firearms
HB1990 would drop the minimum age for non-residents to 18 for anyone that is active duty
HB1907 would allow schools to employ armed safety officers
HB1879 would deny anyone convicted of public drunkenness within three years prior from getting a carry license
HB1865 would change law regarding the time period required for state police background checks from the end of the next business day to 5 days
HB1864 would restrict the use of firearms by children, even under parental supervision
HB1853 would set up a fund to pay for firearms training for victims of domestic violence
HB1852 would allow anyone who is under the protection of a court order and who is not otherwise prohibited to carry a firearm for 45 days without a permit and would also expedite the permit process
HB1778 would prohibit anyone convicted of a hate crime from owning firearms or getting a carry license for 5 years
HB1773 would require all gun show vendors be registered and require all sales by them to go through a background check
HB1758 would allow firearm seizure warrants to be issued for people who are thought to be a rick to themselves or others
HB1745 would allow prohibited persons to petition the court to have all their firearm rights restored
Washington: HB1004 would remove current law that allows the governor to prohibit carrying firearms during a state of emergency
Wyoming:
HB0090 would allow family members of military personnel stationed within the state to get carry permits
SF0075 would prohibit anyone on the terrorist watch list from buying a firearm or getting a concealed carry license
http://amgoa.org/Proposed-State-Gun-Legislation
US Congress:
HB38 is the national reciprocity act of 2017 that would allow anyone from any state, and that had a license to carry a firearm, would be allowed to travel freely into other states.
HB34 would repeal all gun free zones at schools from federal law.
HB57 would require ATF to report to congress the amount of background checks that could not be completed within 3 business days and the transfer went through and then it was found the person was prohibited.
HB62 would require ATF to hire an additional 200 employees to supposedly reduce firearm crimes
http://amgoa.org/Proposed-Federal-Gun-Legislation
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