H.R.2159 - Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009

To increase public safety by permitting the Attorney General to deny the transfer of a firearm or the issuance of firearms or explosives licenses to a known or suspected dangerous terrorist. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Official: To increase public safety by permitting the Attorney General to deny the transfer of a firearm or the issuance of firearms or explosives licenses to a known or suspected dangerous terrorist. as introduced.

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4/29/2009--Introduced.Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to grant the Attorney General the authority to deny the transfer of firearms or the issuance of a federal firearms and explosives license to any individual if the At
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4/29/2009--Introduced.Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to grant the Attorney General the authority to deny the transfer of firearms or the issuance of a federal firearms and explosives license to any individual if the Attorney General:
(1) determines that such individual has been engaged in or has provided material support or resources for terrorist activities; and
(2) has a reasonable belief that such individual may use a firearm or explosive in connection with terrorism. Allows any individual whose firearm or explosives license application has been been denied to bring legal action challenging the denial. Prohibits the sale or distribution of firearms or explosives to any individual whom the Attorney General has determined to be engaged in terrorist activities. Permits the Attorney General to withhold information in firearms and explosives license denial revocation suits if the Attorney General determines that the disclosure of such information would likely compromise national security Authorizes the Attorney General to revoke firearms and explosives licenses and permits held by individuals determined to be engaged in terrorism.

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Organizations Supporting H.R.2159

  • Mayors Against Illegal Guns

Organizations Opposing H.R.2159

  • Gun Owners of America
  • National Association for Gun Rights
  • Campaign for Liberty
  • National Rifle Association
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05/11/10
The Patriot: More Gun Laws...To Stop People From Breaking Gun Laws

By my estimation, would-be terrorist Faisal Shahzad likely broke multiple gun laws in his underachieving attempt to set off a bomb in Times Square.  A Kel-Tec Sub 2000 carbine, chambered for the 9mm pistol cartridge was found in his vehicle, parked at

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05/21/09
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY: A "MAN-CAUSED DISASTER"

Perry King, a Republican, has sponsored HR 2159, the “Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act.” This bill will permit the attorney ...

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05/21/09
Randy E. Barnett

King sponsoring HR 2159)we can do better than was done in 1787, or better than what was done in the Bill of Rights? We wouldn't. ...

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