Blair Holt Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act (H.R.45)
lawmakers are considering a measure that would, among other things, require a person in possession of any handgun or semiautomatic weapon to obtain a firearm license. It would also require all sales of these types of weapons to go through licensed dealers. Supporters say this measure would ensure that owners of qualifying firearms are knowledgeable in the safe use, handling and storage of those firearms. Opponents say it is a first step to the government confiscating guns and eventually repealing our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. Voice your opinion now!
Do you support the Blair Holt Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act (H.R.45)?
For: Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL)
“This bill will assist law enforcement in tracking the flow of guns and require those who possess guns to be trained in gun safety, handling, and storage. The purpose of this bill is to restrict the availability of firearms to criminals, youth, and gang members, and to protect the public against the unreasonable risk of injury and death associated with the unrecorded sale and transfer of guns. I know that the powerful gun lobby will attack this bill for restricting the availability of guns, but all of us who live in the inner cities where our children and family members are losing their lives on a weekly or daily basis understand the need to implement a common sense federal law that will inform law enforcement of where the guns are and who is possessing them.”
Against: Rep. Jerry Moran (R-KS)
“Many … are also concerned about H.R. 45, legislation that has been proposed to license gun owners and track firearms sales. I am hopeful that this bill does not have the support to be approved by this Congress. … I want to restate that our Founding Fathers established a Bill of Rights to our Constitution to make sure that American citizens can live in freedom without government intrusion. Human liberty and limited government are principles I hold in high regard. I stand with Kansans in opposing efforts that violate the Second Amendment, and I will continue to cast my votes where it's necessary to protect our rights, including those provided for by the Second Amendment.”
This bill is in committee right now. If you have an opinion, contact your representatives now before the goes to the floor for a vote.
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