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Proposed Federal Firearm Legislation SB1815

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: A bill to require a process by which members of the Armed Forces may carry a concealed personal firearm on a military installation.

Subject: Firearms and explosives: Military command and structure: Military facilities and property: Military personnel and dependents: Armed forces and national security

Description: A bill to require a process by which members of the Armed Forces may carry a concealed personal firearm on a military installation. This bill directs the Department of Defense to establish a process by which the commander of a military installation in the United States may authorize a qualifying member of the Armed Forces who is assigned to duty at the installation to carry a concealed personal firearm on the installation if the commander determines it to be necessary as a personal-protection or force-protection measure. The commander of the installation shall consult with appropriate state and local elected officials and take into consideration state and local laws law regarding carrying a concealed personal firearm.

Session: 114th Congress

Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Last Action Date: July 21, 2015

Link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1815/all-info

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Dean Heller (R);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 1% (1 of 100)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jul 21, 2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Texts
Type Date Federal Link Text
Introduced Jul 28 2015 federal link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Committee
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

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