Proposed Gunshow Bill in Congress
If this does happen.
No more FTF sales / transfers of private/estate arms.
Records all who attend a gunshow?
Thats what I get out of it...
`Sec. 932. Regulation of firearms transfers at special firearms events
`(a) Special Firearms Events Operators-
`(1) NOTIFICATION TO ATTORNEY GENERAL OF SPECIAL FIREARMS EVENT OPERATORS-
`(A) IN GENERAL- It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a special firearms event unless that person notifies the Attorney General in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Attorney General.
`(B) FEES- The Attorney General shall be prohibited from imposing or collecting any fee from special firearms event operators in connection with the notification requirement in subparagraph (A).
`(2) RESPONSIBILITIES OF SPECIAL FIREARMS EVENTS OPERATORS- It shall be unlawful for a special firearms events operator to organize, plan, promote, or operate a special firearms event unless that operator--
`(A) not later than 30 days before the commencement of the special firearms event, notifies the Attorney General, in writing, of the date, time, duration, and location of the special firearms event, and the special firearms event vendors planning to participate;
`(B) before the commencement of the special firearms event, or in the case of a vendor who arrives after the commencement of the event, upon the arrival of the vendor, verifies the identity of each special firearms event vendor participating in the special firearms event by examining a valid identification document (as defined in section 1028(d)(3)) of the vendor containing a photograph of the vendor;
`(C) before the commencement of the special firearms event, or in the case of a vendor who arrives after the commencement of the event, upon the arrival of the vendor, requires each special firearms event vendor to sign--
`(i) a ledger with identifying information concerning the vendor; and
`(ii) a notice advising the vendor of the obligations of the vendor under this chapter;
`(D) notifies each person who attends the special firearms event of the requirements of this chapter, in accordance with such regulations as the Attorney General shall prescribe;
`(E) not later than 5 days after the last day of the special firearms event, submits to the Attorney General a copy of the ledger and notice described in subparagraph (C)(i); and
`(F) maintains a copy of the records described in subparagraphs (B) and (C) at the permanent place of business of the operator for such period of time and in such form as the Attorney General shall require by regulation.
`(b) Responsibilities of Transferors Other Than Licensees-
`(1) IN GENERAL- If any part of a firearm transaction takes place at a special firearms event, or on the curtilage of the event, it shall be unlawful for any person who is not licensed under this chapter to transfer a firearm to another person who is not licensed under this chapter, unless the firearm is transferred through a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or a special firearms event licensee in accordance with subsection (c).
`(2) CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS- A person who is subject to the requirement of paragraph (1) shall not--
`(A) transfer the firearm to the transferee until the licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or a special firearms event licensee through which the transfer is made makes the notification described in subsection (c)(2)(A); or
`(B) transfer the firearm to the transferee if the person has been notified under subsection (c)(2)(B) that the transfer would violate section 922 or State law.
`(3) ABSENCE OF RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS- Nothing in this section shall permit or authorize the Attorney General to impose recordkeeping requirements on any nonlicensed special firearms event vendor.
`(c) Responsibilities of Licensees- A licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or special firearms event licensee who agrees to assist a person who is not licensed under this chapter in carrying out the responsibilities of that person under subsection (b) with respect to the transfer of a firearm shall--
`(1) except as provided in paragraph (2), comply with section 922(t) as if transferring the firearm from the inventory of the licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to the designated transferee (although a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer complying with this subsection shall not be required to comply again with the requirements of section 922(t) in delivering the firearm to the nonlicensed transferor);
`(2) not later than 3 business days (meaning days on which State offices are open) after the date of the agreement to purchase, or if the event is held in a State that has been certified by the Attorney General under section 4 of the Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2007, not later than 24 hours after such date (or 3 business days after such date if additional information is required in order to verify disqualifying information from a State that has not been certified by the Attorney General), notify the nonlicensed transferor and the nonlicensed transferee--
`(A) of any response from the national criminal background check system, or if the licensee has had no response from the national criminal background check system within the applicable time period under this paragraph, notify the nonlicensed transferor that no response has been received and that the transfer may proceed; and
`(B) of any receipt by the licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer of a notification from the national instant criminal background check system that the transfer would violate section 922 or would violate State law;
`(3) in the case of a transfer at one time or during any 5 consecutive business days, of 2 or more pistols or revolvers, or any combination of pistols and revolvers totaling 2 or more, to the same nonlicensed person, in addition to the record keeping requirements described in paragraph (4), prepare a report of the multiple transfers, which report shall be--
`(A) on a form specified by the Attorney General; and
`(B) not later than the close of business on the date on which the multiple transfer occurs, forwarded to--
`(i) the office specified on the form described in subparagraph (A); and
`(ii) the appropriate State law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction in which the transfer occurs; and
`(4) comply with all record keeping requirements under this chapter.
`(d) Special Firearms Event License-
`(1) IN GENERAL- The Attorney General shall issue a special firearms event license to a person who submits an application for a special firearms event license in accordance with this subsection.
`(2) APPLICATION- The application required by paragraph (1) shall be approved if--
`(A) the applicant is 21 years of age or over;
`(B) the application includes a photograph and the fingerprints of the applicant;
`(C) the applicant (including, in the case of a corporation, partnership, or association, any individual possessing, directly or indirectly, the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the corporation, partnership, or association) is not prohibited from transporting, shipping, or receiving firearms or ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce under subsection (g) or (n) of section 922;
`(D) the applicant has not willfully violated any of the provisions of this chapter or regulations issued thereunder;
`(E) the applicant has not willfully failed to disclose any material information required, or has not made any false statement as to any material fact, in connection with the application; and
`(F) the applicant certifies that--
`(i) the applicant meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of section 923(d)(1);
`(ii) the business to be conducted under the license is not prohibited by State or local law in the place where the licensed premises is located; and
`(iii) the business will not be conducted under the license until the requirements of State and local law applicable to the business have been met.
`(3) APPLICATION AND APPROVAL-
`(A) IN GENERAL- Upon the approval of an application under this subsection and payment by the applicant of a fee of $200 for 3 years, and upon renewal of a valid registration and payment of a fee of $90 for 3 years, the Attorney General shall issue to the applicant an instant check registration, and advise the Attorney General of that registration.
`(B) NICS- A special firearms event licensee may contact the national instant criminal background check system established under section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (18 U.S.C. 922 note) for information about any individual desiring to obtain a firearm at a special firearms event from any special firearms event vendor who has requested the assistance of the registrant in complying with subsection (c) with respect to the transfer of the firearm, during the 3-year period that begins on the date on which the registration is issued.
`(4) REQUIREMENTS- The requirements for a special firearms event licensee shall not exceed the requirements for a licensed dealer and the record keeping requirements shall be the same.
`(5) RESTRICTIONS-
`(A) BACKGROUND CHECKS- A special firearms event licensee may have access to the national instant criminal background check system to conduct a background check only at a special firearms event and only on behalf of another person.
`(B) TRANSFER OF FIREARMS- A special firearms event licensee shall not transfer a firearm at a special firearms event.
`(e) Firearm Transaction Defined- In this section, the term `firearm transaction'--
`(1) includes the sale, offer for sale, transfer, or exchange of a firearm; and
`(2) does not include--
`(A) the mere exhibition of a firearm; or
`(B) the sale, transfer, or exchange of firearms between immediate family members, including parents, children, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren.'.
(b) Penalties- Section 924(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
`(8)(A) Whoever knowingly violates section 932(a)(1) or 932(b)--
`(i) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both; and
`(ii) in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
`(B) Whoever knowingly violates section 932(a)(2) or 932(c) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
`(C) Whoever knowingly violates section 932(a)(3) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both.
`(D) In addition to any other penalties imposed under this paragraph, the Attorney General may, with respect to any person who violates any provision of section 932--
`(i) if the person is registered pursuant to section 932(a), after notice and opportunity for a hearing, suspend for not more than 6 months or revoke the registration of that person under section 932(a); and
`(ii) impose a civil fine in an amount equal to not more than $10,000.'.
(c) Unlawful Acts- Section 922(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking `or licensed collector' and inserting `licensed collector, or special firearms event licensee'.
(d) Technical and Conforming Amendments- Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the chapter analysis, by adding at the end the following:
`932. Regulation of firearms transfers at special firearms events.'.
No more FTF sales / transfers of private/estate arms.
Records all who attend a gunshow?
Thats what I get out of it...
`Sec. 932. Regulation of firearms transfers at special firearms events
`(a) Special Firearms Events Operators-
`(1) NOTIFICATION TO ATTORNEY GENERAL OF SPECIAL FIREARMS EVENT OPERATORS-
`(A) IN GENERAL- It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a special firearms event unless that person notifies the Attorney General in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Attorney General.
`(B) FEES- The Attorney General shall be prohibited from imposing or collecting any fee from special firearms event operators in connection with the notification requirement in subparagraph (A).
`(2) RESPONSIBILITIES OF SPECIAL FIREARMS EVENTS OPERATORS- It shall be unlawful for a special firearms events operator to organize, plan, promote, or operate a special firearms event unless that operator--
`(A) not later than 30 days before the commencement of the special firearms event, notifies the Attorney General, in writing, of the date, time, duration, and location of the special firearms event, and the special firearms event vendors planning to participate;
`(B) before the commencement of the special firearms event, or in the case of a vendor who arrives after the commencement of the event, upon the arrival of the vendor, verifies the identity of each special firearms event vendor participating in the special firearms event by examining a valid identification document (as defined in section 1028(d)(3)) of the vendor containing a photograph of the vendor;
`(C) before the commencement of the special firearms event, or in the case of a vendor who arrives after the commencement of the event, upon the arrival of the vendor, requires each special firearms event vendor to sign--
`(i) a ledger with identifying information concerning the vendor; and
`(ii) a notice advising the vendor of the obligations of the vendor under this chapter;
`(D) notifies each person who attends the special firearms event of the requirements of this chapter, in accordance with such regulations as the Attorney General shall prescribe;
`(E) not later than 5 days after the last day of the special firearms event, submits to the Attorney General a copy of the ledger and notice described in subparagraph (C)(i); and
`(F) maintains a copy of the records described in subparagraphs (B) and (C) at the permanent place of business of the operator for such period of time and in such form as the Attorney General shall require by regulation.
`(b) Responsibilities of Transferors Other Than Licensees-
`(1) IN GENERAL- If any part of a firearm transaction takes place at a special firearms event, or on the curtilage of the event, it shall be unlawful for any person who is not licensed under this chapter to transfer a firearm to another person who is not licensed under this chapter, unless the firearm is transferred through a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or a special firearms event licensee in accordance with subsection (c).
`(2) CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS- A person who is subject to the requirement of paragraph (1) shall not--
`(A) transfer the firearm to the transferee until the licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or a special firearms event licensee through which the transfer is made makes the notification described in subsection (c)(2)(A); or
`(B) transfer the firearm to the transferee if the person has been notified under subsection (c)(2)(B) that the transfer would violate section 922 or State law.
`(3) ABSENCE OF RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS- Nothing in this section shall permit or authorize the Attorney General to impose recordkeeping requirements on any nonlicensed special firearms event vendor.
`(c) Responsibilities of Licensees- A licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or special firearms event licensee who agrees to assist a person who is not licensed under this chapter in carrying out the responsibilities of that person under subsection (b) with respect to the transfer of a firearm shall--
`(1) except as provided in paragraph (2), comply with section 922(t) as if transferring the firearm from the inventory of the licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to the designated transferee (although a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer complying with this subsection shall not be required to comply again with the requirements of section 922(t) in delivering the firearm to the nonlicensed transferor);
`(2) not later than 3 business days (meaning days on which State offices are open) after the date of the agreement to purchase, or if the event is held in a State that has been certified by the Attorney General under section 4 of the Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2007, not later than 24 hours after such date (or 3 business days after such date if additional information is required in order to verify disqualifying information from a State that has not been certified by the Attorney General), notify the nonlicensed transferor and the nonlicensed transferee--
`(A) of any response from the national criminal background check system, or if the licensee has had no response from the national criminal background check system within the applicable time period under this paragraph, notify the nonlicensed transferor that no response has been received and that the transfer may proceed; and
`(B) of any receipt by the licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer of a notification from the national instant criminal background check system that the transfer would violate section 922 or would violate State law;
`(3) in the case of a transfer at one time or during any 5 consecutive business days, of 2 or more pistols or revolvers, or any combination of pistols and revolvers totaling 2 or more, to the same nonlicensed person, in addition to the record keeping requirements described in paragraph (4), prepare a report of the multiple transfers, which report shall be--
`(A) on a form specified by the Attorney General; and
`(B) not later than the close of business on the date on which the multiple transfer occurs, forwarded to--
`(i) the office specified on the form described in subparagraph (A); and
`(ii) the appropriate State law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction in which the transfer occurs; and
`(4) comply with all record keeping requirements under this chapter.
`(d) Special Firearms Event License-
`(1) IN GENERAL- The Attorney General shall issue a special firearms event license to a person who submits an application for a special firearms event license in accordance with this subsection.
`(2) APPLICATION- The application required by paragraph (1) shall be approved if--
`(A) the applicant is 21 years of age or over;
`(B) the application includes a photograph and the fingerprints of the applicant;
`(C) the applicant (including, in the case of a corporation, partnership, or association, any individual possessing, directly or indirectly, the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the corporation, partnership, or association) is not prohibited from transporting, shipping, or receiving firearms or ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce under subsection (g) or (n) of section 922;
`(D) the applicant has not willfully violated any of the provisions of this chapter or regulations issued thereunder;
`(E) the applicant has not willfully failed to disclose any material information required, or has not made any false statement as to any material fact, in connection with the application; and
`(F) the applicant certifies that--
`(i) the applicant meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of section 923(d)(1);
`(ii) the business to be conducted under the license is not prohibited by State or local law in the place where the licensed premises is located; and
`(iii) the business will not be conducted under the license until the requirements of State and local law applicable to the business have been met.
`(3) APPLICATION AND APPROVAL-
`(A) IN GENERAL- Upon the approval of an application under this subsection and payment by the applicant of a fee of $200 for 3 years, and upon renewal of a valid registration and payment of a fee of $90 for 3 years, the Attorney General shall issue to the applicant an instant check registration, and advise the Attorney General of that registration.
`(B) NICS- A special firearms event licensee may contact the national instant criminal background check system established under section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (18 U.S.C. 922 note) for information about any individual desiring to obtain a firearm at a special firearms event from any special firearms event vendor who has requested the assistance of the registrant in complying with subsection (c) with respect to the transfer of the firearm, during the 3-year period that begins on the date on which the registration is issued.
`(4) REQUIREMENTS- The requirements for a special firearms event licensee shall not exceed the requirements for a licensed dealer and the record keeping requirements shall be the same.
`(5) RESTRICTIONS-
`(A) BACKGROUND CHECKS- A special firearms event licensee may have access to the national instant criminal background check system to conduct a background check only at a special firearms event and only on behalf of another person.
`(B) TRANSFER OF FIREARMS- A special firearms event licensee shall not transfer a firearm at a special firearms event.
`(e) Firearm Transaction Defined- In this section, the term `firearm transaction'--
`(1) includes the sale, offer for sale, transfer, or exchange of a firearm; and
`(2) does not include--
`(A) the mere exhibition of a firearm; or
`(B) the sale, transfer, or exchange of firearms between immediate family members, including parents, children, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren.'.
(b) Penalties- Section 924(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
`(8)(A) Whoever knowingly violates section 932(a)(1) or 932(b)--
`(i) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both; and
`(ii) in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
`(B) Whoever knowingly violates section 932(a)(2) or 932(c) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
`(C) Whoever knowingly violates section 932(a)(3) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both.
`(D) In addition to any other penalties imposed under this paragraph, the Attorney General may, with respect to any person who violates any provision of section 932--
`(i) if the person is registered pursuant to section 932(a), after notice and opportunity for a hearing, suspend for not more than 6 months or revoke the registration of that person under section 932(a); and
`(ii) impose a civil fine in an amount equal to not more than $10,000.'.
(c) Unlawful Acts- Section 922(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking `or licensed collector' and inserting `licensed collector, or special firearms event licensee'.
(d) Technical and Conforming Amendments- Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the chapter analysis, by adding at the end the following:
`932. Regulation of firearms transfers at special firearms events.'.
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Huh, I just did a little search on the Gunshow loophold act bill, Thought maybe them Democrats were up to something, {being a dem. I need to stay on top of stuff to protect my self[:D]} and guess what I found
That bill was introduced by a Rep & supported by 2 more Rep. & 1 single Dem. Huh
Bill Overview
Introduced: Jan 4, 2007
Sponsor: Rep. Michael Castle [R-DE]
Cosponsors
Rep. Mark Kirk [R-IL]
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy [D-NY]
Rep. Christopher Shays [R-CT]
Last Action: Jan 4, 2007: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Full Text: View Full Text of Bill
Committee Assignments
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process where the bill is considered in committee and may undergo significant changes in markup sessions. The bill has been referred to the following committees:
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Notice they all come from the East Coast or Chicago. All the big anti-gun centers of the US. Now you can add LA and SanFran to that list.
Most of the states that are close to New York City are major anti-gun areas. All Mass, Conn, RI, NJ, etc. Any Republicans that manage to get elected from those areas are in reality stealth Democrats. Major example is Mayor Blumberg. The Republican and Democratic parties in New York City are both pretty darn Liberal in their thinking to reflect the views of the people who live in the City.
There is your future trend folks. At the US starts popping at the seams with more people guns will go away. Big city dwellers do not favor gun ownership.[:0][:0]
Just remember on thing though for every Republican that you can point out that voted in favor of gun control I can point out 25+ Democrats that favor gun control. But it makes no sense in my opinion since a large percentage of gun owners and hunters are factory workers, union members but they still vote the party line. They are voting themselves out of future gun ownership. I guess the siren song of more free "cookies" via Democratic welfare is greater than the value of freedom. [:0][:0]0 -
quote:Big city dwellers do not favor gun ownership.
And who could possibly need them more?0 -
quote:Just remember on thing though for every Republican that you can point out that voted in favor of gun control I can point out 25+ Democrats that favor gun control.So where all the fifty alternate bills from the Democrats?
The GOP is relying upon you to make excuses and say, "But, but... but the Dems are worse!" while they go on their merry way and sell our rights down the river like they did with the import ban and the machine gun ban (don't you just love the phrase "post-dealer sample?")
Anti-gun is anti-gun. I don't care if you're "one o' them there big city folk" or you're a holier-than-thou bumpkin from the back hills - if you're anti-gun, you're anti-gun, plain and simple.[:(!]0 -
vote for Tancredo for President. Mcain and Guiliani are worse than this bill 0
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