HF 155: Relating to acquiring pistols and revolvers, providing penalties, and including applicability provisions

What it does

This bill relates to acquiring pistols and revolvers. Current law provides that any person who intends to purchase a pistol or revolver is required to first obtain an annual permit to acquire pistols or revolvers unless the person is otherwise exempt from obtaining such a permit. §922(t)(3) in order to acquire a pistol or revolver. The bill provides that as of July 1, 2021, the state shall no longer issue a permit to acquire. §922(t). The bill provides that a valid permit to carry weapons or license issued by another state to any nonresident of this state does not satisfy the requirements to acquire a pistol or revolver in this state.

Lobbying · 0 for, 1 against

Against: Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund

In plain words

1. January 21, 2021Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee