Criminal background check; requirement of firearms show vendor and promoter of gun show. (SB595)

Introduced By

Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth)

Description

Transfer of firearms; criminal records check; penalties.  Adds a definition of "firearms show vendor" and requires that a criminal background check be performed on the prospective transferee, if such transferee does not possess a concealed handgun permit, 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.   View Full Text »

Outcome

9 votes