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HB 2195 Firearms; holder of valid permit required to provide number & written consent for background check.

Introduced by: Watkins M. Abbitt, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Purchase of firearms.  Provides that a holder of a valid concealed handgun permit issued pursuant to § 18.2-308 is only required to provide his permit number and written consent for a criminal background check on the form provided by the Department of State Police, in addition to completing a separate firearms transaction record required by federal regulation. Currently, all persons wishing to purchase a firearm in Virginia must complete a state and federal form.


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