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HB592: Criminal history record information; required for transfer of firearms.
Chief Patron
Del.
Dave Marsden (D-41)
Dave Marsden
(D-41)
Burke, VA
Served: 2006–
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Status
01/08/2008: In Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee
Summary
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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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/09/2008 and 01/09/2008.
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I have attended many "gun shows" -- this is NOT where illegal firearms are traded. It's wrong headed to target legitimate transactions; focus on the criminals.
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