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**Hugh** · 01-03-2018, 21:11

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Originally Posted by Paul M

So are the NRA lobbying for less restrictions, or simply opposing more ?

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/wo...-a7979776.html

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The mass shooting in Las Vegas has reignited the controversy over gun ownership laws, which first galvanised several gun rights activists – primarily members of the National Rifle Association (NRA) – in 1968 after the passage of the Gun Control Act (GCA).

This act prohibited the sale of guns to convicted felons, drug users and the mentally ill, and also required firearm dealers to obtain licenses and imposed interstate sale restrictions. The law also increased the age to legally purchase a handgun to 21.

In 1975, the NRA established its lobbying arm, the Institute for Legislative Action, which aimed to nullify the 1968 law.

In 1986, the NRA lobbied for the Firearms Owners' Protection Act, which, amongst many other things, repeals certain recordkeeping requirements for the sale of ammunition, revised the prohibition against the sale of firearms or ammunition to certain categories of individuals by including (allowing them to buy) as additional categories illegal aliens, dishonorably discharged members of the armed forces, and U.S. citizens who renounce their citizenship. It also declared that a licensed dealer's personal collection of firearms shall not be subject to recordkeeping requirements in specified circumstances. It permitted licensed importers, manufacturers, and dealers to conduct business at temporary locations other than the one specified on a license (for example, gun shows, where they wouldn’t have to keep a record of who they sold to). It amended the rulemaking authority of the Secretary to provide that no regulation may require: (1) the transfer of records required under this Act to a facility owned, managed, or controlled by the United States or any State; or (2) the establishment of any system of registration of firearms, firearm owners, or firearm transactions (no record keeping centrally). It allowed the interstate transportation of unloaded firearms by any person not prohibited by Federal law from such transportation regardless of any State law or regulation.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/wo...-a8088021.html

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NRA bill requiring all states to recognise conceal carry permits set to pass through Congress

While much of America has been focused on a massive tax bill making its way through Congress, and developments in the investigation of Russia’s 2016 election meddling, a bill highly favored by the firearm industry has been creeping quietly closer to becoming the law of the land.

The bill, which the National Rifle Association has called its “highest legislative priority in Congress”, would require every state to recognize concealed carry permits granted by other states — even from states that don’t barre convicted stalkers or people with histories of domestic violence.

http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-las...htmlstory.html

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GOP still plans to vote on NRA-backed legislation that eases gun restrictions

Congress has been unable, or unwilling, to approve gun control legislation after recent mass shootings — including one targeting lawmakers playing baseball — and it is unlikely to consider new bills after the attack in Las Vegas.

To the contrary, House Republicans are on track to advance legislation easing firearms rules, including a package of bills backed by the National Rifle Assn. that would make it easier to purchase silencers...

...The Sportsman's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act (SHARE Act) was introduced last month, and gun advocates hoped for swift passage. It would allow gun owners to transport registered firearms across state lines, carry guns in national parks and eliminate the $200 transfer tax on silencers.

http://www.businessinsider.com/state...ol-2013-4?IR=T

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Here are some of their most successful pushes of the past ten years:

Twenty-one emergency powers laws, which forbid prohibitions or restrictions on firearms or ammunition in a time of emergency. These became popular after Hurricane Katrina in 2006, when the superintendent of New Orleans ordered the confiscation of firearms in the disaster region.

Twelve Castle Doctrine laws. These laws state that if a criminal breaks into your home, vehicle, or business, you may use any manner of force against that person without legal liability.

Seven range protection laws, which exempt gun ranges from noise complaints.

In 2005 President Bush signed into law the NRA-backed Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act which prevent firearms manufacturers and dealers from being held liable for negligence when crimes have been committed with their products.

In 2009 the NRA again filed suit in the city of San Francisco challenging the city's ban of guns in public housing.

http://theconversation.com/why-is-th...answered-92163

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The Dickey amendment was passed after a CDC-funded study, led by physician and epidemiologist Arthur Kellerman, found that having a gun in the home increased homicide risk. After the results were published, the National Rifle Association pressured lawmakers, arguing that the CDC was inappropriately using its funds to advocate for gun control.