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GA HB841

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Dexter Sharper

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Probate court judges must provide printed firearm safety information to every applicant for a weapons carry license or renewal license, directing them to a state firearm safety website
  • Gun show vendors and licensed dealers must provide printed firearm safety information to buyers at the point of transfer or purchase, directing them to the same state website
  • Commissioner of public safety must maintain a public website with information on safe and proper use and storage of firearms, along with a directory of firearm safety and shooting instructors in Georgia
  • Defines "gun show" as any event where 25 or more firearms are offered or exhibited for sale, transfer, or exchange, and "gun show vendor" as any person who offers, sells, transfers, or exchanges one or more firearms at such an event
  • Amends Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and safety

Legislative Description

Crimes and offenses; printed information on firearm safety given to applicants for a weapons carry license and renewal; require

Last Action

House Second Readers

1/28/2016

Full Bill Text

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