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Arkansas: Shall-Certify Legislation Introduced

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Arkansas: Shall-Certify Legislation Introduced

House Bill 1488, introduced on February 26 by state Representative Tim Lemons (R-43), would require the chief law enforcement officer of a jurisdiction to certify the transfer or making of a firearm, as required by the National Firearms Act, within 15 days if the person is not prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm by law.  HB 1488 also establishes that an applicant may appeal a denial to the circuit court. 

This NRA-supported bill has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee, and could be heard as early as next week.  Please contact members of the House Judiciary Committee and urge them to support this important pro-gun reform.  Contact information for committee members is provided below.

 

House Judiciary Committee:

Representative Matthew Shepherd (R-6), Chair
870-862-2087
[email protected]

Representative Marshall Wright (D-49), Vice-Chair
870-633-3141
[email protected]

Representative Eddie Armstrong (D-37)
501-444-8468
[email protected]

Representative John Baine (D-7)
870-862-2002
[email protected]

Representative Bob Ballinger (R-97)
870-423-1035
[email protected]

Representative Rick Beck (R-65)
501-912-1441
[email protected]

Representative Camille Bennett (D-14)
501-257-7993
[email protected]

Representative Mary Broadaway (D-57)
870-236-9800
[email protected]

Representative Donnie Copeland (R-38)
501-297-4857
[email protected]

Representative R. Trevor Drown (R-68)
479-857-2498
[email protected]

Representative Joe Farrer (R-44)
501-743-6855
[email protected]

Representative Michelle Gray (R-62)
870-368-4729
[email protected]

Representative Douglas House (R-40)
501-590-1055
[email protected]

Representative Rebecca Petty (R-94)
479-621-3464
[email protected]

Representative Laurie Rushing (R-26)
501-545-6066
[email protected]

Representative Sue Scott (R-95)
479-621-1265
[email protected]

Representative Brent Talley (D-3)
870-983-2717
[email protected]

Representative Dwight Tosh (R-52)
870-926-0423
[email protected]

Representative John Vines (D-25)
501-624-1252
[email protected]

Representative David Whitaker (D-85)
[email protected]

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