SB 667 : No background check for sale, transfer of antique firearm

Position: Neutral Status: Senate Committee on Judiciary

Defines term "antique firearm." Provides that unlicensed person transferring antique firearm to another unlicensed person is not required to request criminal background check.

Update

May 4, 2017

2-6-17: Referred to Judiciary. 2-1-17: Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. Chief Sponsors: Senator Olsen

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