Federal Firearm Laws

On Thursday, January 27, the Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on LB 817 in the Judiciary committee hearing room # 1103 at 10:00AM. Introduced by State Senator Kent Rogert (16), LB 817 would allow Concealed Carry Permit holder to use their permit in lieu of a state issued permit to purchase when trying [...]

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Should Pennsylvania have a state firearm? One state senator is giving the idea a shot. Sen. Pat Browne, R Lehigh County, is sponsoring a bill that would designate the Pennsylvania Long Rifle as the state’s official firearm. Source: nra-ila-updates

Lawmakers are debating legislation that would make sure gun owners can’t be prosecuted for showing a weapon to warn someone who is threatening them. HB78 modifies existing law that bans threatening someone with a dangerous weapon in a fight or quarrel. The proposal would exempt from that prohibition anyone who displays a weapon or claims [...]

On Wednesday, a House committee voted to advance Senate Bill 40, sponsored by Sen. George Munoz, D Gallup, which would allow those with a concealed carry license to bring their guns into restaurants or bars that serve liquor. Source: nra-ila-updates

The House Fish, Wildlife Water Resources Committee is currently considering legislation (H. 484) which could potentially ban the sale and use of virtually all ammunition in Vermont. Source: nra-ila-updates