U.S. Congress - H.R.45 Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009
H.R.45 - Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009
To provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and for a record of sale system for those firearms, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)
All Bill Titles
- Short: Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009 as introduced.
- Official: To provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and for a record of sale system for those firearms, and for other purposes. as introduced.
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OpenCongress Summary
The Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act would establish a nationwide system for prohibiting unlicensed gun-ownership. If approved, the law would require gun owners to apply for five-year licenses to own firearms, and would give the U.S. Attorney General broad authority over the program.This is a fringe bill with no co-sponsors that has virtually zero chance of becoming law. For more background on why there are bills in Congress like this one that are essentially dead on arrival, see this blog post.
Official Summary
Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009 - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit a person from possessing a firearm unless that person has been issued a firearm license under this Act or a state system certified under this Act and such licensOfficial Summary
Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009 - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit a person from possessing a firearm unless that person has been issued a firearm license under this Act or a state system certified under this Act and such license has not been invalidated or revoked. Prescribes license application, issuance, and renewal requirements.Prohibits transferring or receiving a qualifying firearm unless the recipient presents a valid firearms license, the license is verified, and the dealer records a tracking authorization number. Prescribes firearms transfer reporting and record keeping requirements. Directs the Attorney General to establish and maintain a federal record of sale system.Prohibits:(1) transferring a firearm to any person other than a licensee, unless the transfer is processed through a licensed dealer in accordance with national instant criminal background check system requirements, with exceptions;
(2) a licensed manufacturer or dealer from failing to comply with reporting and record keeping requirements of this Act;
(3) failing to report the loss or theft of the firearm to the Attorney General within 72 hours;
(4) failing to report to the Attorney General an address change within 60 days; or
(5) keeping a loaded firearm, or an unloaded firearm and ammunition for the firearm, knowingly or recklessly disregarding the risk that a child is capable of gaining access, if a child uses the firearm and causes death or serious bodily injury.Prescribes criminal penalties for violations of firearms provisions covered by this Act.Directs the Attorney General to:
(1) establish and maintain a firearm injury information clearinghouse;
(2) conduct continuing studies and investigations of firearm-related deaths and injuries; and
(3) collect and maintain current production and sales figures of each licensed manufacturer.Authorizes the Attorney General to certify state firearm licensing or record of sale systems.
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Organizations Supporting H.R.45
- None via MapLight at this time.
Organizations Opposing H.R.45
- Kansas State Rifle Association
- U.S. Concealed Carry Association
- Concerned Citizens for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
- Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc.
- McHenry County Sportsmen's Association
- National Shooting Sports Foundation
- ...and 10 more. See all.
Latest Letters to Congress
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H.R.45 Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009
FlyRN13
March 26, 2013
I am writing as your constituent in the 4th Congressional district of Oklahoma. I oppose H.R.45 - Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Sue Derrick -
H.R.45 Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009
Darrettt59
February 12, 2013
I am writing as your constituent in the 20th Congressional district of Texas. I oppose H.R.45 - Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Darrell Thompson -
H.R.45 Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009
wbarssaddlery
February 10, 2013
I am writing as your constituent in the 3rd Congressional district of Colorado. I am writing as your constituent in the 3rd Congressional district of Colorado. I do not support H.R.45 - Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability. Bring back the Death Penalty. It won't stop all horrendous crime. But it will stop most. The only thing that keeps us ...
