Criminal history record check; required to transfer firearm from firearms show vendor. (HB1234)

Introduced By

Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond) with support from co-patrons Del. Bob Brink (D-Arlington), Del. Betsy Carr (D-Richmond), and Del. Delores McQuinn (D-Richmond)

Description

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. Read the Bill »

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