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I took the trouble to actually read the bills to see what the details are.... according to govtrack.us
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H.R. 257 – Hold gun owners responsible for crimes committed with their stolen guns.
Also known as H.R.257 -Child Gun Safety and Gun Access Prevention Act of 2007
1/7/2009--
(1) raise the age of handgun eligibility to 21 (currently, 18); and
(2) prohibit persons under age 21 from possessing semiautomatic assault weapons or large capacity ammunition feeding devices, with exceptions. Increases penalties for:
(1) a second or subsequent violation by a juvenile of Brady Act provisions or for a first violation committed after an adjudication of delinquency or after a state or federal conviction for an act that, if committed by an adult, would be a serious violent felony; and
(2) transferring a handgun, ammunition, semiautomatic assault weapon, or large capacity ammunition feeding device to a person who is under age 21, knowing or having reasonable cause to know that such person intended to use it in the commission of a crime of violence
S. 2820 – National registry of all gun buyers.
Also know as S. 2820 12/1/2009 Preserving Records of Terrorist & Criminal Transactions Act of 2009
Amends the federal criminal code to require: (1) the retention for a minimum of 10 years of criminal background check records for known or suspected members of terrorist organizations who attempt to purchase firearms or apply for a state permit to possess, acquire, or carry firearms; and (2) the retention for at least 180 days of other criminal background check records relating to firearms purchases. Repeals certain provisions that require the destruction within 24 hours of identifying information for individuals who legally purchase or possess firearms.
H.R. 2159 gives the Attorney General power to create secret list to “black list” gun owners, prohibiting them from owning/purchasing guns without due process.
Also known as H.R. 2159 Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009 -
Intro by Peter King R-NY Referred to sub-com. 6/2009
4/29/2009--Introduced. Amends the federal criminal code to grant the Attorney General the authority to deny the transfer of firearms or the issuance of a federal firearms and explosives license to any individual if the Attorney General:
(1) determines that such individual has been engaged in or has provided material support or resources for terrorist activities; and
(2) has a reasonable belief that such individual may use a firearm or explosive in connection with terrorism. Allows any individual whose firearm or explosives license application has been been denied to bring legal action challenging the denial. Prohibits the sale or distribution of firearms or explosives to any individual whom the Attorney General has determined to be engaged in terrorist activities. Permits the Attorney General to withhold information in firearms and explosives license denial revocation suits if the Attorney General determines that the disclosure of such information would likely compromise national security Authorizes the Attorney General to revoke firearms and explosives licenses and permits held by individuals determined to be engaged in terrorism
I would prefer to focus on Parkers and learning more about them.....
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