Here Comes The Flood Of New Gun Legislation - Updated Post #7
This time of the year is insane for us, the laws roll in almost as fast as we can check them and it normally doesn't get better until some time in February.
There's no way I can list all the laws in their own thread and to be honest it would be pretty rude to try and do it so I will hit the 'highlights' of what has come in some far this year.
I wont link to them all either as that would be rude too you can find all of these under the Proposed State Legislation menu item on the site by clicking on the appropriate state name. BTW, we are also testing out a new 'thumbs up or down' rating system on the site.
These are not in any order BTW, sorry!
Virginia:
HB535 would require background checks at gun shows by any vendor.
SB279 would provide an exception for concealed handgun permits for 'qualifying retired member of the enforcement division of the Department of Motor Vehicles'
SB287 would make it a class 6 felony to transfer a firearm to a person that is prohibited if the seller does not peform a background check.
HB448 creates a means of reporting to the state police when a felon's firearm rights are restored.
SB520 would make it a class 2 felony for anyone that 'is not a licensed dealer to sell, rent, trade, or transfer a firearm to any other person who is not a licensed dealer.'
HB878 requires LEO to certify NFA applications within 15 days provided the applying person is not prohibited.
Oklahoma: SB1264, SB1266, HB2351
Take the time to read HB2351 - they should call this bill the 'taking stupidity out of schools' bill
Missouri bill SB656 removes the language that requires firing a revolver and semiautomatic pistol for live fire requirements for a concealed carry license. The AND would be replaced by either.
Florida
H0523 allows tax collectors to issue concealed permits, while H0525 makes ALL concealed weapons application information confidential.
Indiana
SB0045 would add a mandatory 8 hours of training for anyone applying for a license to carry after December 31, 2014
SB0169 sets penalties for anyone 'to provide an individual with a firearm if the person knows or has reason to believe that the individual: (1) is legally barred from possessing a firearm due to the commission of a crime; or (2) intends to use the firearm to commit a crime.'
HB1018 sets up preemption laws for firearms carried on state property.
HB1017 would provide immunity from civil liability for damages 'if the other person's use of force was a valid exercise of the other person's right to self-defense.'
Colorado
HB1041 appears to allow anyone over 21 to carry a concealed weapon without a permit as long as they follow the same guidelines and restrictions a permit holder would and they are not prohibited.
SB038 would eliminate the governor's ability to 'restrict the distribution of firearms during a state of emergency.
New Mexico
HB44 has been introduced, requiring background checks on all firearms sold at gun shows except 'relics' (C&R firearms)
Missouri
SB491,SB613, HB1164, SB548, HB1129, SB556.
Most notable (bad) is SB556 which requires reporting of lost or stolen firearms ... the language in 319.515 'owner should have been aware' is dangerous at best.
On the positive side HB1164 would drop the minimum age for a carry permit from 21 to 19
SB549 attempts to set up rules for 'failing to stop illegal possession'
SB565 is the old 'lost and stolen' and again contains language such as 'should have know' in relation to a lost or stolen firearm.
Mississippi
HB64 would allow school districts to appoint certain employees authorization to carry concealed weapons on campus.
HB139 would prohibit cities and municipalities from running gun buy back programs.
West Virginia
SB199 outlines the right of private property owners to prohibit carrying of firearms on their property.
SB298 clarifies the distinction between hunters and shooters in the field. It would allow shooters who are in possession of a firearm in or near the woods to not have to possess a valid hunting license.
SB80 changes the laws about carrying a weapon on the capitol complex.
There are of course more but those are the highlights. At this point we are pulling close to 100 new gun law bills a day so make sure to check back often.
This time of the year is insane for us, the laws roll in almost as fast as we can check them and it normally doesn't get better until some time in February.
There's no way I can list all the laws in their own thread and to be honest it would be pretty rude to try and do it so I will hit the 'highlights' of what has come in some far this year.
I wont link to them all either as that would be rude too you can find all of these under the Proposed State Legislation menu item on the site by clicking on the appropriate state name. BTW, we are also testing out a new 'thumbs up or down' rating system on the site.
These are not in any order BTW, sorry!
Virginia:
HB535 would require background checks at gun shows by any vendor.
SB279 would provide an exception for concealed handgun permits for 'qualifying retired member of the enforcement division of the Department of Motor Vehicles'
SB287 would make it a class 6 felony to transfer a firearm to a person that is prohibited if the seller does not peform a background check.
HB448 creates a means of reporting to the state police when a felon's firearm rights are restored.
SB520 would make it a class 2 felony for anyone that 'is not a licensed dealer to sell, rent, trade, or transfer a firearm to any other person who is not a licensed dealer.'
HB878 requires LEO to certify NFA applications within 15 days provided the applying person is not prohibited.
Oklahoma: SB1264, SB1266, HB2351
Take the time to read HB2351 - they should call this bill the 'taking stupidity out of schools' bill
Missouri bill SB656 removes the language that requires firing a revolver and semiautomatic pistol for live fire requirements for a concealed carry license. The AND would be replaced by either.
Florida
H0523 allows tax collectors to issue concealed permits, while H0525 makes ALL concealed weapons application information confidential.
Indiana
SB0045 would add a mandatory 8 hours of training for anyone applying for a license to carry after December 31, 2014
SB0169 sets penalties for anyone 'to provide an individual with a firearm if the person knows or has reason to believe that the individual: (1) is legally barred from possessing a firearm due to the commission of a crime; or (2) intends to use the firearm to commit a crime.'
HB1018 sets up preemption laws for firearms carried on state property.
HB1017 would provide immunity from civil liability for damages 'if the other person's use of force was a valid exercise of the other person's right to self-defense.'
Colorado
HB1041 appears to allow anyone over 21 to carry a concealed weapon without a permit as long as they follow the same guidelines and restrictions a permit holder would and they are not prohibited.
SB038 would eliminate the governor's ability to 'restrict the distribution of firearms during a state of emergency.
New Mexico
HB44 has been introduced, requiring background checks on all firearms sold at gun shows except 'relics' (C&R firearms)
Missouri
SB491,SB613, HB1164, SB548, HB1129, SB556.
Most notable (bad) is SB556 which requires reporting of lost or stolen firearms ... the language in 319.515 'owner should have been aware' is dangerous at best.
On the positive side HB1164 would drop the minimum age for a carry permit from 21 to 19
SB549 attempts to set up rules for 'failing to stop illegal possession'
SB565 is the old 'lost and stolen' and again contains language such as 'should have know' in relation to a lost or stolen firearm.
Mississippi
HB64 would allow school districts to appoint certain employees authorization to carry concealed weapons on campus.
HB139 would prohibit cities and municipalities from running gun buy back programs.
West Virginia
SB199 outlines the right of private property owners to prohibit carrying of firearms on their property.
SB298 clarifies the distinction between hunters and shooters in the field. It would allow shooters who are in possession of a firearm in or near the woods to not have to possess a valid hunting license.
SB80 changes the laws about carrying a weapon on the capitol complex.
There are of course more but those are the highlights. At this point we are pulling close to 100 new gun law bills a day so make sure to check back often.
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