www.gunowners.org
Jun 1999
Gun Owners of America opposes the following amendments to H.R. 1501
(June 16, 1999)
Gun Owners of America
8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102, Springfield, VA 22151
Phone: 703-321-8585 / FAX: 703-321-8408
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Hutchinson amendment. This provision would criminalize efforts by
a parent to train his child in responsible use of firearms if a court
subsequently determines, after the fact, that the parents risked the
possibility that the child would seriously misuse the firearm,
potentially even if no misuse occurred.
- Traficant amendment. This provision
encourages states to punish young adults for what can amount to the
mere possession of a firearm -- especially considering that young adults can
run afoul of the law if they go target shooting with their parents while
failing to possess a written note of permission.