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Children's Firearm Access Prevention Act

Introduced: August 3, 2001 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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Aug 3, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8918)
Aug 3, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8917-8918)
Aug 3, 2001
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Children's Firearm Access Prevention Act - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to: (1) define a "secure gun storage or safety device" to include one that is designed to prevent the firearm from being operated without first removing the device; and (2) prohibit any person from keeping a loaded firearm, or an unloaded firearm and ammunition, within any premise under such person's custody or control if that person knows, or with criminal negligence should know, that a juvenile is capable of gaining access to the firearm without the permission of a parent or legal guardian and fails to take steps to prevent such access.

Makes exceptions, such as in cases where: (1) the juvenile was supervised by a person older than 18 years of age and was engaging in hunting, sporting, or another lawful purpose; or (2) the juvenile gained the gun during a time that the juvenile was engaged in an agricultural enterprise.

Sets penalties for violations.

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to ensure that a copy of the prohibition under this Act appears on the form required to be obtained by a licensed dealer from a prospective transferee of a firearm. Requires each licensed dealer to post the following notice in his or her place of business: "It is unlawful and a violation of the Children's Firearm Access Prevention Act to store, transport, or abandon an uninsured firearm in a place where children are likely to be and can obtain access to the firearm."

What's happening now August 3, 2001

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8918)

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