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2010 SESSION
SB 595 Criminal background check; requirement of firearms show vendor and promoter of gun show.
Introduced by: L. Louise Lucas | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Transfer of firearms; criminal records check; penalties. Adds a definition of "firearms show vendor" and requires that a criminal background check be performed on the prospective transferee, if such transferee does not possess a concealed handgun permit, before the vendor may transfer firearms at a gun show. Under current law, only licensed dealers must obtain such a check. The bill also adds a definition of "promoter" and requires that the promoter of a gun show provide vendors with access to licensed dealers who will conduct the criminal background check.
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HISTORY
- 01/13/10 Senate: Presented and ordered printed 10103180D
- 01/13/10 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/16/10 Senate: Left in Courts of Justice