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It appears the bill is designed to stop so called fire arms fairs and the transfer of fire arms across states lines through such venues. Also - it places great liability upon a fire arm owner just to own a fire arm pertaining to child related accidents.
Common sense warrants that any person who has a fire arm should maintain safe measures in relation to the fire arm. Any child hurt by fire arm misuse is already prosecuted in accordance to each State’s laws. Keeping fire arms out of the hands of criminals is a fact and intent of even the most arduous gun collectors and one practiced in like. This is typical of the current Democratic party - more governmental control and reduce States rights when possible!
Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009
Library of Congress, Thomas ^ | 1/6/09 | Rep Rush, Bobby L.
HR 45, gun licensing act, 1/6/09
To provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and for a record of sale system for those firearms, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Rush, Bobby L. [IL-1] (introduced 1/6/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Posted on Mon Jan 12 23:26:05 2009 by correct thought
“Latest Major Action: 1/6/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009 - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit a person from possessing a firearm unless that person has been issued a firearm license under this Act or a state system certified under this Act and such license has not been invalidated or revoked. Prescribes license application, issuance, and renewal requirements. Prohibits transferring or receiving a qualifying firearm unless the recipient presents a valid firearms license, the license is verified, and the dealer records a tracking authorization number. Prescribes firearms transfer reporting and record keeping requirements. Directs the Attorney General to establish and maintain a federal record of sale system Prohibits: (1) transferring a firearm to any person other than a licensee, unless the transfer is processed through a licensed dealer in accordance with national instant criminal background check system requirements, with exceptions; (2) a licensed manufacturer or dealer from failing to comply with reporting and record keeping requirements of this Act; (3) failing to report the loss or theft of the firearm to the Attorney General within 72 hours; (4) failing to report to the Attorney General an address change within 60 days; or (5) keeping a loaded firearm, or an unloaded firearm and ammunition for the firearm, knowingly or recklessly disregarding the risk that a child is capable of gaining access, if a child uses the firearm and causes death or serious bodily injury. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations of firearms provisions covered by this Act. Directs the Attorney General to: (1) establish and maintain a firearm injury information clearinghouse; (2) conduct continuing studies and investigations of firearm-related deaths and injuries; and (3) collect and maintain current production and sales figures of each licensed manufacturer. Authorizes the Attorney General to certify state firearm licensing or record of sale systems.â€
It is obvious the Blair Holt bill is redundant in it’s measure and over reaches through the Federal control mandates it wants put into law and therefore must be defeated!
If you are a gun owner common sense precludes you take the obvious steps:
1. Safety First.
2. Take a fire arms safety class and make sure all family members are there for the class.
3. Have the whole family practice using the fire arm. It removes the curiosity factor that younger users might have concerning the fire arm. Target practice is a great hobby and can lead to marksman competitions.
4. Keep the fire arm locked up in a safe or get a single gun case that uses finger print identification or a combination to open. If you live in an area where getting to your fire arm quickly is essential this type of protection is worth the investment.
5. If a fire arm is lost or stolen call your local law enforcement immediately.
