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2011 SESSION
HB 1669 Firearms; criminal records check be performed at a gunshow before vendor may transfer.
Introduced by: Jennifer L. McClellan | 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 history record information check be performed on the prospective transferee 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
- 01/10/11 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11102753D
- 01/10/11 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
- 01/31/11 House: Assigned MPPS sub: #1
- 02/03/11 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 1-N)
- 02/08/11 House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety