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HB 1997 Purchase of handguns; limitation on handgun purchases; penalty.

Introduced by: J. Morrissey-Seat Vacated 3/25 | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Purchase of handguns; limitation on handgun purchases; penalty. Prohibits individuals who are not licensed firearms dealers from purchasing more than one handgun in a 30-day period and establishes such an offense as a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill exempts from this provision (i) law-enforcement agencies and officers, (ii) state and local correctional facilities, (iii) licensed private security companies, (iv) persons who hold a valid Virginia concealed handgun permit, (v) persons whose handgun has been lost or stolen or who are trading in a handgun, (vi) purchases of handguns in a private sale, and (vii) purchases of antique firearms.

FULL TEXT

• 01/14/15  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15103346D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/14/15  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15103346D
• 01/14/15  House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
• 01/20/15  House: Assigned MPPS sub: #1
• 01/29/15  House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely by voice vote
• 02/10/15  House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety