Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act

[lifestudent55]

Here's one you'll want to write to your legislators to tell them to vote against. A lot of firearms being used for hunting now would be illegal without a lot of red tape if this passes.

http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-...:h45ih.txt.pdf

111TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION H. R. 45
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.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 6, 2009
Mr. RUSH introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
A BILL
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.

[lifestudent55]

1 SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
2 (a) IN GENERAL.—In this Act:
3 (1) FIREARM; LICENSED DEALER; LICENSED
4 MANUFACTURER; STATE.—The terms ‘‘firearm’’, ‘‘li5
censed dealer’’, ‘‘licensed manufacturer’’, and
6 ‘‘State’’ have the meanings given those terms in sec7
tion 921(a) of title 18, United States Code.
8 (2) QUALIFYING FIREARM.—The term ‘‘quali9
fying firearm’’ has the meaning given the term in
10 section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, as
11 amended by subsection (b) of this section.
12 (b) AMENDMENT TO TITLE 18, UNITED STATES
13 CODE.—Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code,
14 is amended by adding at the end the following:
15 ‘‘(36) The term ‘qualifying firearm’—
16 ‘‘(A) means—
17 ‘‘(i) any handgun; or
18 ‘‘(ii) any semiautomatic firearm that
19 can accept any detachable ammunition
20 feeding device; and
21 ‘‘(B) does not include any antique.’’.

TITLE I—LICENSING
23 SEC. 101. LICENSING REQUIREMENT.
24 Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is
25 amended by adding at the end the following:
26 ‘‘(aa) FIREARM LICENSING REQUIREMENT.—
1 ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—It shall be unlawful for any
2 person other than a licensed importer, licensed man3
ufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to
4 possess a qualifying firearm on or after the applica5
ble date, unless that person has been issued a fire6
arm license—
7 ‘‘(A) under title I of Blair Holt’s Firearm
8 Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009,
9 which license has not been invalidated or re10
voked under that title; or
11 ‘‘(B) pursuant to a State firearm licensing
12 and record of sale system certified under sec13
tion 602 of Blair Holt’s Firearm Licensing and
14 Record of Sale Act of 2009, which license has
15 not been invalidated or revoked under State
16 law.

[Bigduke]

This is just a set up for future consfication.....

We should ALL call, write, FAX & email your congress people...

With the link below you can find your elected officials, contact information and voting record:

Right now we should be contacting our HOUSE Representatives. Which in Southern IL is Jerry Costello Info here:http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=26849


http://www.votesmart.org/

[lifestudent55]

Fortunately Jerry Costello has been consistently on the side of gun owners. We still need to contact him. Remember he is our friend, not our enemy, so don't come out attacking him.

I cannot emphasize enough, as has been stated in some other posts, being polite when contacting our representatives. Even those we disagree with deserve a certain amount of respect, plus they're a lot more likely to listen to someone who shows them respect. Do not try to sound gangsta, and double check spelling and grammar before sending any correspondence to them. Remember you are contacting a professional, and contact them as a professional.

[Bigduke]

You are correct life . Every time I see him or write him I thank him for protecting or 2nd amendment and Bill of Rights..

BUT WE STILL SHOULD CONTACT HIM TO VOTE AGAINST THIS BILL " Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act

VOTE NO! on HR 45

[Bigduke]

Gun Owners of America analysis of current House Bills: http://gunowners.org/
H.R. 17, H.R. 45, H.R. 197 AND H.R. 442

H.R. 17 (Bartlett): This bill would reaffirm the right to use firearms for self-defense and for defense of one’s home and family

H.R. 45 (Rush): This bill would require a license for handguns and semiautomatics, including those currently possessed. The applicant must be thumbprinted and sign a certification that, effectively, the firearm will not be kept in a place where it would be available for the defense of the gun owner’s family. The applicant must also make available ALL of his psychiatric records, pass an exam, and pay a fee of up to $25. The license may be renewed after five years and may be revoked. Private sales would be outlawed, and reports to the attorney general of all transactions would be required, even when, as the bill allows, the AG determines that a state licensing system is sufficiently draconian to substitute for the federal license. With virtually no exceptions, ALL firearms transactions (involving semiautos, handguns, long guns, etc.) would be subject to a Brady check. In addition, the bill would make it unlawful in nearly all cases to keep any loaded firearm for self-defense. A variety of “crimes by omission” (such as failure to report certain things) would be created. Criminal penalties of up to ten years and almost unlimited regulatory and inspection authority would be established. Wouldn't you know it The bill was created by BOBBY RUSH OF CHICAGO! REMEMBER THE BLACK PANTHERS??? His offices should be overwelmed with calls...

H.R. 197 (Stearns): This bill would establish national standards for concealed carry reciprocity, but would not protect residents of pro-gun states like Vermont and Alaska which do not require paper permits.

H.R. 442 (Rehberg): This bill would provide amnesty for a veteran who acquired a “souvenir” (such as a machine gun) while serving overseas, so long as it is registered during a 90-day grace period.

[Bigduke]

BIG BUMP!

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WAKE UP PEOPLE!

[Bigduke]

A LITTLE GUN HISTORY

In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control. From 1929 to 1953, about 20 million dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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In 1911, Turkey established gun control. From 1915 to 1917, 1.5 million Armenians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Germany established gun control in 1938 and from 1939 to 1945, a total of 13 million Jews and others who were unable to defend themselves were rounded up and exterminated.
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China established gun control in 1935. From 1948 to 1952, 20 million political dissidents, unable to defend themselves,
were rounded up and exterminated
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Guatemala established gun control in 1964. From 1964 to 1981, 100,000 Mayan Indians, unable to defend themselves,
were rounded up and exterminated.
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Uganda established gun control in 1970.. From 1971 to 1979, 300,000 Christians, unable to defend themselves, were
rounded up and exterminated.
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Cambodia established gun control in 1956. From 1975 to 1977, one million educated' people, unable to defend
themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Defenseless people rounded up and exterminated in the 20th Century because of gun control: 56 million..
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It has now been 12 months since gun owners in Australia were forced by new law to surrender 640,381 personal firearms to be destroyed by their own government, a program costing Australia taxpayers more than $500 million dollars. The first year results are now in:

List of 7 items:

Australia-wide, homicides are up 3.2 percent

Australia-wide, assaults are up 8.6 percent

Australia-wide, armed robberies are up 44 percent (yes, 44 percent)!

In the state of Victoria alone, homicides with firearms are now up 300 percent. Note that while the law-abiding citizens turned them in, the criminals did not, and criminals still possess their guns!

While figures over the previous 25 years showed a steady decrease in armed robbery with firearms, this has changed drastically upward in the past 12 months, since criminals now are guaranteed that their prey is unarmed.

There has also been a dramatic increase in break-ins and assaults of the ELDERLY. Australian politicians are at a loss to explain how public safety has decreased, after such monumental effort, and expense was expended in successfully
ridding Australian society of guns The Australian experience and the other historical facts above prove it.

You won't see this datum on the US evening news, or hear politicians disseminating this information.

Guns in the hands of honest citizens save lives and property and, yes, gun-control laws adversely affect only the
law-abiding citizens.

Take note my fellow Americans, before it's too late!

The next time someone talks in favor of gun control, please remind them of this history lesson.

With guns, we are 'citizens'. Without them, we are 'subjects'.

During WWII the Japanese decided not to invade America because they knew most Americans were ARMED!

If you value your freedom, Please spread this anti-gun control message to all of your friends.


The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental.

As John Steinbeck once said:

1. Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.

2. If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck.

3. I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy.

4. When seconds count, the cops are just minutes away.

5. A reporter did a human-interest piece on the Texas Rangers. The reporter recognized the Colt Model 1911 the Ranger was carrying and asked him 'Why do you carry a 45?' The Ranger responded, 'Because they don't make a 46.'

6. An armed man will kill an unarmed man with monotonous regularity.

7. The old sheriff was attending an awards dinner when a lady commented on his wearing his sidearm. 'Sheriff, I see you have your pistol. Are you expecting trouble?' 'No Ma'am. If I were expecting trouble, I would have brought my rifle.'

8. Beware the man who only has one gun. HE PROBABLY KNOWS HOW TO USE IT!!!

But wait, there's more!

I was once asked by a lady visiting if I had a gun in the house. I said I did. She said 'Well I certainly hope it isn't loaded!'
To which I said, 'Of course it is loaded, can't work without bullets!' She then asked, 'Are you that afraid of someone evil
coming into your house?' My reply was, 'No, not at all. I am not afraid of the house catching fire either, but I have fire extinguishers around, and they are all loaded too.' To which I'll add, having a gun in the house that isn't loaded is like having a car in the garage without gas in the tank.

I'm a firm believer of the 2nd Amendment! If you are too, please forward.

[nuthouse]

From H.R. 45:
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

(a) In General- In this Act:

(1) FIREARM; LICENSED DEALER; LICENSED MANUFACTURER; STATE- The terms `firearm', `licensed dealer', `licensed manufacturer', and `State' have the meanings given those terms in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code.

(2) QUALIFYING FIREARM- The term `qualifying firearm' has the meaning given the term in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, as amended by subsection (b) of this section.

(b) Amendment to Title 18, United States Code- Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

`(36) The term `qualifying firearm'--

`(A) means--

`(i) any handgun; or

`(ii) any semiautomatic firearm that can accept any detachable ammunition feeding device; and

`(B) does not include any antique.'.

This thing sounds like a Foid on steroids.