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Winchester Wins the Contract for the FBI’s Ammunition Supply
5 New Year’s Resolutions for The Shooting Community
The New Year is upon us. Keeping with the yearly tradition of setting goals for the year I came up with 5 to make gun guys and gals more rounded experienced shooters.
Improve as a Shooter
Isn’t this a goal we all have? We want to shoot faster and more accurately. We spend tons of money on range time and ammo to do so. Many of us hit a plateau where you simply don’t know how to improve your shooting from where you’re at. What else can you really do to become a better shot?
The first step I’d suggest is seek quality instruction. Find a reputable trainer who can spot errors you’re making, or teach you techniques you may have not been exposed to yet. It’s amazing what an experienced shooter and instructor can do to help you improve. Try and take a shooting course, just one, in 2018.
Fire up Google and find one. Expect to spend some money on a good one but it’s far more efficient spending that just ammo and range time on our own.
If training is difficult to come by in your area, or too cost prohibitive you can still improve and challenge yourself with a few tools you can get online. Pistol-training.com my go to resource website for finding interesting and dynamic drills. Some of my favorite include Dot Torture, the 5×5 Skill Test, and the El Presidente.
Targets are another consideration for any shooter. Targets are cheap and you can buy them at any gun store, Walmart, or on Amazon. However, there are two I’ve found for free that can be printed at home and are perfect for realistic training. There are the Sage Dynamics Vital Anatomy targets here. Kit Badger designed and produced some similar targets with a side profile.
Make New Shooter(s)
Shooting, hunting, gun rights and anything else related to guns is one generation away from disappearing. Beating legislation, and expanding gun rights is necessary but the way to truly win substantial gains is to make an anti gun stance political suicide. We do that by having a super majority of the US population as firearms enthusiasts and second amendment supporters.
The best way to bring more people into the fold is introduce them to the safe, fun, and addictive sport of shooting. As gun owners and enthusiasts we should seek out opportunities to take friends, family, and coworkers shooting when possible. I would go as far as to even provide the ammo and range time to get someone to simply try it out. Don’t try and convert them, as most people will be uncomfortable if there is some end goal and expectation. Just have fun with it, and if they have an interest it’ll grow.
New Shooter Starter Kit
You may not make someone an instant gun advocate but you’ve exposed them to shooting in a safe enjoyable manner. At the very least by being an open and friendly ambassador to the 2nd Amendment you’ve helped fight harmful stereotypes that are often perpetuated.
Join or Support Something Pro Gun
Outside of purchasing guns consider supporting the 2nd Amendment with a membership, a subscription, or a monetary donation to a Pro Gun group or organization. Here are three national organizations that could always use more support. The NRA (Especially the NRA-ILA), Second Amendment Foundation, and Gun Owners of America.
I know opinions vary on each organization but all three do good work and are responsible for many of the gains made in recent years. Consider a membership or donation to one of them.
Alternatively you can support local state organizations where a lot of the fights against gun control occur. There are myriad of small organizations who could use your help and may be a better choice than a National Organization for issues that affect you directly.
Lastly, with Youtube’s removing ad revenue there are gun channels struggling to bring you content and they are often some of the most prominent 2nd Amendment advocates. They also reach a large audience who may be new to guns. This is especially true for kids and young adults who’ve grown up in homes without guns. These channels often have Patreons which allow you to sponsor their shows for as little as a buck a month.
Try Something New
As gun owners we often get wrapped up in our specific discipline. I love handguns and shotguns because my at home range is only 50 yards. This year I’m trying to get back into riflery and get out there to 500 yards and beyond. I’d also love to get into the gaming circuit and try out IPSC and IDPA.
Safe Full of ARs? Try something more classic…
This year, even if you’re a new shooter, stretch your shooting outside the norm and try something new. There are plenty of options out there for you to try. Try skeet or trap shooting, become an instructor, jump into 3 gun, or try reloading. You don’t have to stick with any of them, just try them and see what you think.
Build a Gun
Building your own gun can be an absolute blast. You’ll get angry, frustrated, and sometimes feel helpless… but in the end it’s all worth it. The feeling of pride and accomplishment is just fantastic. Most people start with the AR platform and it’s simple enough to assemble an AR. If you want a challenge try to mill your own lower from an 80 lower receiver. Websites like 80-lower.com are one stop shops for the lowers, tools, and complete kits to mill and build a rifle. You can even build a ‘Not a Glock’ from Polymer 80’s Glock lower receivers/frames.
It all starts here…
If you want more challenge and want to spend more on tools building AKs and FN FALs isn’t impossible. My personal goal for 2018 is a Sten Gun build. Sten guns are remarkably easy to build if you have the right tools and can watch Youtube. Building guns isn’t a hard thing to do, and you’d be surprised at the options out there. Follow directions and then hit the range.
Resolved
Try one. Try them all. And Happy 2018 everyone.
Meopta Introduces the MeoRed T Reflex Sight
From 248Shooter
TAMPA, FL, January 2, 2018 – Meopta is pleased to introduce the MeoRed T reflex sight (1x30mm). The outstanding optical quality and unlimited eye relief of this red dot sight enable fast and accurate target acquisition when it matters most, regardless of eye position behind the sight.
The MeoRed T is an excellent primary sight on today’s MSR/AR platforms and features a 1.5 MOA illuminated red dot reticle with 12 intensity level settings for use in various light conditions. The tough housing of the MeoRed T is made of aircraft-grade aluminum for ultimate reliability.
“The MeoRed T is an excellent tactical sight for today’s MSR platforms when quick target acquisition is a must,” said Reinhard Seipp, general manager of Meopta USA. “This reflex sight is also compatible with night vision optics and magnifiers which makes it versatile for various situations in the field.”
Meopta’s proprietary MeoBright™ lens multi-coatings eliminate glare and reflections and deliver 99.7 percent light transmission per lens surface. The hydrophobic MeoDrop™ lens coatings ensure the highest level of visual clarity in adverse weather conditions, easily repelling rain and snow in addition to skin oils and dirt. The MeoRed T is also waterproof, shockproof and fogproof.
$999.99
Optional Accessories:
- Yellow Filter
- Anti-Reflection Filter
- Anti-Laser Filter
- Spacers
- QR Base Mount
- AR-15 Offset Mount
Specifications:
| Meopta MeoRed T | |
| Magnification | 1 x |
| Objective Diameter (mm) | 30 |
| Eye Relief | Unlimited |
| Dot Size Diameter (MOA) | 1.5 |
| No. of Intensity Levels | 12 |
| Night Vision Compatibility | Yes |
| Elevation Range (MOA) | Min. 80 |
| Windage Range (MOA) | Min. 80 |
| Adjustment Increments (MOA) | 0.5 |
| Automatic Intensity Mode | no |
| Power Supply (V) | 1.5-3.6 (1xAA) |
| Battery Lifetime (hours at medium intensity) | Min. 2,000 |
| Automatic Shutdown (hours) | 8 |
| Recoil Resistance (g) | 500 |
| Operational Temperature Range (°F) | -40 +140 |
| Waterproof (m/hours) | 2/2 |
| Max. Length | 4.84 in /
123 mm |
| Max. Height | 2.32 in /
59 mm |
| Max. Width | 2.64 in /
67 mm |
| Weight (oz) | 8.82 |
| Objective Filter Thread (mm) | M34x.05 |
| Eyepiece Filter Thread (mm) | M27x.05 |
About Meopta
The Meopta Group is a U.S. family-owned, multinational company with facilities in the United States and Europe. Founded in 1933 in Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic), Meopta is a leading manufacturing partner to many of the world’s finest optical brands. Meopta conceives, develops and manufactures precision optical and electro/optical systems for semiconductor, medical, aerospace and military industries as well as for consumer markets.
For more information regarding Meopta, please visit www.meoptausa.com
The G19X and Two New Gen5’s join Glock’s line for 2018
The US Army’s Modular Handgun System competition saw several designs and submissions along its multi-year down select process. Nearly all of those various designs have hit the commercial market. The M9A3 and APX from Beretta. The 509 from FN. The M&P M2.0 from Smith & Wesson. All of these were gunning (pun intended) for the new military M9 replacement and have ended up as popular items in the civilian market after the military passed on them. After all, their could only be one…
That one, as you know, is the SIG P320. The variants of that platform now known as the M17/M18, which are also announced as a limited commercial release for this coming year.
This left only the runner up, GLOCK, as the final unreleased MHS submission.
ANNOUNCING GLOCK 19X
GLOCK, Inc. introduces their first ever “Crossover” pistol, the GLOCK 19X, which combines the best features of two of its most popular and most trusted field-tested platforms. The full-size frame and the compact slide have joined forces to produce the ideal pistol for all conditions and all situations.
“The G19X was developed for the military and is a practical everyday pistol that will do what you need it to do, when you need it to; every time, in every condition,” says GLOCK VP Josh Dorsey. “The pistol was developed for the military using GLOCK’s combat proven experience with consideration to efficiency, dependability and durability. Through rigorous testing, the G19X stands out above the competition and has the ability to function in all situations with ultimate reliability and accuracy. Our goal was to meet the demanding needs of the military while maintaining our standard of perfection. With proven results, the G19X delivers maximum efficiency and trustworthiness.”
Confidence now comes in the coyote color with the first-ever factory colored slide. The nPVD slide coating of the GLOCK 19X prevents corrosion, resists chemicals, and stands up against the elements. Additional design features of the G19X include the GLOCK Marksman Barrel (GMB) with enhanced polygonal rifling and an improved barrel crown for increased accuracy, ambidextrous slide stop levers and no finger grooves for better versatility, and a lanyard loop for retention. The pistol includes a standard 17-round magazine and two 17+2-round extended magazines along with a coyote-colored pistol case.
The aggregate effect of all the G19X design enhancements gives any user the assurance to succeed and survive in all situations. A perfect “Crossover to Confidence”.
The G19X will be available beginning January 22nd, 2018 at select dealers.
Shortened slide “Crossover” pistols are not a new concept, the “Commander” frame 1911’s have been around for more than a minute, but I’m excited to see this from GLOCK for several reasons.
Firstly the G19 is my favorite.
Secondly, in the Gen5 frames the G17 I find most comfortable, a change from previous generations. I’ll never complain about more ammo either and the 19X gives me two 19rd magazines.
Finally, it’s in my favorite gun color. An entirely subjective point but when you take my favorite GLOCK model and put it in the most comfortable of your new frame line and present it to me in my favorite color for firearms… well to say the least you have my attention.
The Firearm Blog has a ready review of the G19X and you can follow the release countdown directly from GLOCK as well.
In addition to the G19X their Gen5’s are expanding to encompass the G26 and G34 MOS
January 2th, 2018 — For Immediate Release
GLOCK Expands the Fifth Generation Pistol Family
SMYRNA, GA. – Jan 2, 2018 GLOCK, Inc., announces today the addition of the GLOCK 26 and the GLOCK 34 Modular Optic System (MOS) to the Generation 5 pistol family, bringing the number of 9×19 caliber pistols in the Gen5 family of four.
The G26 Gen5 and G34 Gen5 MOS continue the evolution of perfection with over twenty design changes to distinguish them from their Gen4 predecessors. Through rigorous testing and development, GLOCK has combined the historical reliability and trust in the brand with precisely-engineered design changes to meet the demand of consumers world-wide.
“The development of our Gen5 pistols was the result of the constant pursuit of perfection and a desire to meet the requests of the consumer market,” said GLOCK, Inc. VP Josh Dorsey. “We have combined the standards of high-level performance and reliability with distinctive design enhancements to improve durability, accuracy, and performance. The benefits enhance the shooter experience at the range and in high-stress situations where fractions of a second matter.”
Among the design enhancements are the GLOCK Marksman Barrel (GMB) which delivers increased accuracy with enhanced polygonal rifling and an improved barrel crown, no finger grooves, ambidextrous slide stop levers for better versatility and control, and an nDLC finish, which is a tougher and more durable finish that is exclusive to the GLOCKmanufacturing process.
The G26 Gen5 and the G34 Gen5 MOS will be available on dealer shelves beginning January 22nd, 2018.
For more information about the new generation of GLOCK pistols, contact GLOCK, Inc., or go to us.glock.com/Gen5.
This completes the 9mm double stack line folding into the 5th Generation. I expect to see a draw down of both Gen3 and Gen4 production and with Gen3 phasing out entirely in short order. But only time will tell.
I’m looking forward to getting my hands on all 3 guns here at SHOT and a 19X in my inventory in short order after that.
Springfield Armory Enters the Micro 1911 Game with the 911
The New Springfield Armory 911
The “Nine One One” I assume, not “Nine Eleven” which would be phonetically similar to the 1911’s “Nineteen Eleven” and matching the firearm’s historic vernacular is SA’s entry into the popular .380 Single Action field.
Firearms like the Sig Sauer P238 and the newer Kimber Micro 380 have been extremely popular as small EDC pistols due to their size, comfort, and mild shooting characteristics. Springfield is broadening the competitive field with their entry
From the release:
When the police are minutes away and the threat is seconds away…9-1-1…When you have to be you own first responder.
Springfield Armory’s 911 .380 is the perfect pistol for your EVERY day carry. The lightweight 7075 T6 aluminum frame and black Nitride or stainless 416 steel slide measure 5.5 inches long and less then 4 inches high, with a snag-free profile that’s undetectable under clothing. Springfield’s Octo-Grip™ front strap texturing ensures a secure grip and is complimented by a G10 Octo-Grip™ textured mainspring housing. G10 Thin-line grips and a short reset, crisp 5-pound G10 trigger shoe by Hogue® come together to give the feel of shooting a full-sized firearm. Designed for life-saving defensive use at close range, the 911 features an ambidextrous safety and is perfectly matched with an Ameriglo® Pro-Glo™ green tritium front sight inside a yellow luminescent circle, and a tactical rack rear sight with green tritium inside of white luminescent circles. Approved for the most advanced and modern .380 defensive ammunition, the 911 comes with a flush 6-round and 7-round extended magazine. The Springfield Armory 911 is also offered with integrated green Viridian® laser grips, making target acquisition all but effortless.
With an MSRP of $599.99 they’re entering on the low end of the Micro 1911 price spectrum with several in demand features standard, ambidextrous safety and high visibility night sights at the top of many users lists on this style of carry gun
And I’m sure no will will call it the Nine Eleven…
Where Oh Where is 584? Pistol Free Zone Exempt CPL’s
SB 584, the pending Michigan legislation that would grant a Second Tier of Concealed Pistol Licenses for Michigan residents is still alive.
However due to the cycle of operations of our full time legislature it is currently low tide. The bill will likely not have much immediate momentum without us reminding the House that we are very intent on its passage.
The legislature is out until Jan, 10th for break but after that point we should once again be sending notice to congress.
In private circles the optimism and enthusiasm for the legislation is still high with organizations beginning the process of spinning up courses to comply with the new exemption requirements for students to apply for the exemption to carry in Pistol Free Zones.
Governor Snyder is still hesitant to pass the legislation without carve outs for schools zones, government buildings, and hospitals but time will tell if his hesitance will fade or if we only gain a few PFZ eliminations instead with the successful application and issuance of the exempt CPL. This leaving Law Enforcement and a select few other designee titles with full PFZ immunity as it stands currently.
The SB 584, 585, and 586 package will be a focus of ours here at 248 and we will keep you posted. Be prepared to send off those emails once the legislature is back.
Happy New Year!
A Happy New Year from the GAT Daily Staff to all of you!
You readers have made 2017 an outstanding year and we have much more coming for 2018!
We will be attending SHOT Show here at then end of January and bringing you what we spot from the latest industry developments in Guns, Ammunition, and Tactical Training.
Good news behind the scenes here too that will lead a greater volume and variety of content here at GAT Daily.
So from all of us here behind the screens and in the field to you readers…
Happy 2018!
Stay with us for previews and reviews and we will see you at SHOT Show.
We Like Shooting 226 – Safe Word
Welcome to the We Like Shooting show, Episode 226 – tonight we’ll talk about FK BRNK, 9mm AR, Rothco Acrylic Watch Cap, FN SCAR-SC, S&W revolver, Glock, Brownells and more!
On Armored Threats
From 248Shooter.com
The tragedy in Texas was an abhorrent event that should have never happened, but it did. The small community is still healing. We’d be remiss however if we didn’t take time to learn lessons from this tragedy and use these lessons to help minimize future tragedies. Dust it off, stow your anger, put your heads in the game.
The murderer was wearing body armor, this is outside the norm. He was wearing at least one plate over his chest in a plate carrier. Today we are going to talk about what to do if you encounter a similar situation.
Lessons From Texas
The accurate and observant shooting utilized by Stephen Willeford allowed him to defeat an armored attacker by realizing he had armor and reacting to it. Stephen Willeford was a trained shooter and NRA instructor. He was armed with a hastily loaded AR 15 and was still able to stop the better armed and armored attacker.
Identifying Armor
Is the threat armored?
The first thing we need to do is learn the difference between body armor and load bearing gear.
A lot of people, including the media, will often mistake load bearing gear for body armor. Load bearing gear and tactical vests provide no armor, just a way to carry gear. It’s fairly simple to tell what’s a load-bearing vest and what is body armor.
First, what does it cover? If it’s not covering vital organs it’s not body armor. Pieces of kit known as chest rigs are available to hold ammunition but do not provide protection. They are usually just small enough to pack necessary ammo and gear. Sometimes they are worn over armor but are not armor themselves.
Second, does it have a zipper or buckles down the middle? If so that’s probably not body armor but a load bearing vest. You’ll see the use of mesh quite a bit with LBVs, and not with body armor.
The biggest tell is the way it fits. If it droops, sags, or moves easily it’s not body armor. Body armor, even soft armor, has a stiff nature to it overall and doesn’t move much. It also when worn properly sits high on the chest protecting the lungs and heart.
Now if you aren’t sure if its armor or an LBV you can always assume it’s armor. Treating an opponent like he’s wearing body armor is better than assuming he’s not. Two to the chest the head gets the rest.
Types of Body Armor
Hard Armor
The biggest give away is the plate carrier itself. Plate carriers are often built to be small and light and in the general shape of a plate. Plates vary, but most common hard armor plates will be in the shape of a spade. Most of the carriers will be worn with thick straps over the shoulders and a cumberbun connecting the rear and front portions of the carrier.
Hard armor is capable of stopping most rifle rounds as well as handgun and shotgun rounds without issue. Most hard armor you see in the civilian market is steel armor. Steel armor is heavier than most modern ceramic mixes but will still effectively stop rifle rounds. We could do an entire article on the difference between ceramic armor and steel armor, but that’s not what’s important here. You aren’t going to shoot through it bottom line.
Soft Armor
Soft Armor, like Kevlar, is a semi-cloth like material that is designed to stop most handgun and shotgun rounds. This armor is often much lighter and more malleable material. Soft armor is easily penetrated by rifle rounds. Soft armor is lower profile in nature and is what most police forces wear as their primary threats are usually handguns. Many officers keep a plate carrier nearby their patrol rifle rig so the can up armor when they up gun if time and space allow. Some soft armor is low profile enough to be worn under street clothes but offers a smaller degree of body protection.
Shooting an opponent wearing soft body armor could be incredibly painful to the threat. In fact, a shot to soft armor from a handgun could easily crack or break ribs and even cause permanent injury.
Shooting Around Armor
Encounters with shooters wearing body armor are about as common as getting struck by lightning on the day you win the lottery. However, knowledge weighs nothing so why not know a thing or two? Better to have it and never need it than need it and… well you know.
Most likely you’d engage a shooter armed with your carry gun. In this case, you’ll be at a disadvantage against both soft and hard armor. You’ll want to shoot around the armor. When it comes to body armor shot placement is more critical than ever. Let’s look at the different angles and how that affects engaging an armored opponent.
Facing the Attacker
If you and the attacker are facing each other the armor is squared up to you. Most hard armor plates are going to be protecting the lungs and heart, leaving a good portion of the stomach and pelvis open.
In this case, the largest target is going to be the lower stomach and pelvis. The pelvic area does support the entire body and is a great target. Handgun rounds may not break the pelvis but putting rounds in that location as quickly as possible will likely take the attacker off his feet. The pelvis also contains the femoral artery and would make an attacker bleed out quickly.
I don’t suggest the headshot first because it’s a smaller target, and when facing the threat you may not have time to hit that zone. It may not kill a target, but incapacitation takes the attacker out of the fight.
From the Rear
If the attacker is facing away from you and wearing armor on his back you have an exposed lower back and buttocks. In this case putting a round in the lower back can kill or neutralize the threat quickly. The spine is critical to human function and landing a spine shot is a good way to end a fight.
Facing the rear of the target also opens up the availability of a headshot with less threat to you.
From the Side
Armor is dedicated to the front and back of the body primarily, but side plates do exist. They do not provide total side protection though. Placing a shot in the armpit area is like placing a round in the chest area. Rounds can go through the arm if necessary, but a handgun round may be deflected by bone. Placing several rounds in this area increases your chances of a vital strike.
You can also hit the pelvic area at this angle but the femoral is more protected and it’s often a smaller target than under the arm. A headshot is also an option.
How To Train
There are two means to train for these encounters. The first is to increase your ability to hit small targets fast. For this, I like to mention Dot torture. Dot torture is a simple drill that uses 10 small dots each with their own unique command. You can read a bit more about it here,
This will train your core shot placement ability while building speed. Both are necessary when facing an armored attacker.
The Second drill is for a situation where you are facing a shooter head on and you need to react. It’s known as a failure to stop drill in polite circles and as the Mozambique drill everywhere else.
It’s simple, you draw, fire two rounds into the target’s chest. Even with armor this can knock them off balance and cause pain depending on the armor. The goal is to be effective so they don’t recover from those first two shots.
After those two shots, you transition to either a headshot or a pelvic shot. Most people teach the drill as two to the chest and one to the head (Or pelvis). However, I wouldn’t limit myself, especially for a pelvic shot. More is better in these situations. The more rounds you put in the pelvis the better, and a headshot isn’t always an instant kill so you don’t need to be stingy with ammo.
You can expand this drill to side shots as well with the right targets. I prefer targets like you see above with defined anatomy. There is lots of options for that, but if you have a printer I have a few you can print at one. The first two are from Sage Dynamics, and are available here http://www.sagedynamics.org/ (Scroll to almost the bottom of the page.) These are front facing targets.
Kit Badger of Kitbadger.com was inspired by the Sage Dynamics targets and produced side profile targets. These are free and can be printed at home. https://kitbadger.com/profile-anatomy-targets/
Training is always the key to survival. The more training you get the better overall chance you’ll have. Hopefully, you’re leaving from this understanding the weaknesses and strengths of body armor, and most importantly how to react to it. As always stay safe and stay ready.
We Like Shooting Double Tap 044 – Z-Job
Welcome to We Like Shooting’s Double Tap, Episode 44, Tonight we talk about gun tech, we’ll answer your questions on Dear WLS, we’ll talk about NOT GUNS, and revisit past gear, we’ll also have a new burn on Shit Talker Funky Walker
And now a word from The Chairman… The Latest From Nighthawk Custom
The latest release from Nighthawk Custom is here! The first pistol in their Boardroom series is titled “The Chairman”
The Chairman is a signature, handcrafted, executive level, longslide 1911.
From NHC
The Chairman is the first in our Boardroom Series of Pistols. The Chairman is a 6” Long-Slide Government 1911, available in 9mm or .45 ACP. Windows in the slide allow the heavier 6” slide to function properly, while also showing off the stunning TiN, Gold Nitride Barrel. The long slide creates significantly less felt-recoil, while also providing a longer sight radius, meaning tighter groups. Custom grips designed in partnership with Railscales finish this build that will surely catch attention both on and off the range.
FEATURES
- Finish: DLC with TiN Barrel
- Forged government size frame and 6″ barrel
- Match grade 9mm barrel
- Nighthawk Custom fully adjustable 2-dot Tritium rear sight with pyramid anti-snag. Sights have vivid outer white rings for good daytime sight acquisition.
- Railscale G10 grips
- Gold Np3 Treatmnet
- Ball radius cut on the slide
- 25 lines per inch checkered front strap and mainspring housing
- Lightweight aluminum Nighthawk Custom tri-cavity trigger
- New ultra hi-cut front strap
- Completely dehorned to remove all sharp edges
- Checkered recoil spring plug
Just in time to finish out the year and in keeping with Nighthawk Custom’s “One Gun One Gunsmith” level of superb quality The Chairman offers NHC’s signature blending of artisan form and function.
MSRP starts at $4,195
If you haven’t had hands on a Nighthawk Custom you need to… You’ll understand the moment you do.
See The Chairman here and browse the entire NHC line.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
For The Families of the Fallen… Soldier Systems Daily and American Defense Manufacturing Rifle Raffle
From 248 Shooter
There’s 5 Days Left
I just want to spread the word of a good cause today.
Soldier Systems Daily and American Defense Manufacturing have teamed up to raise money for the families of the four fallen SF soldiers lost in Niger with a raffle of a One of a Kind SSD/ADM Rifle.
The little carbine is tricked to the nines with an outstanding feature set.
· 14.5 Criterion Barrel 1/8 .223 Wylde Chamber
We Like Shooting Double Tap 043 – Three Words
Welcome to We Like Shooting’s Double Tap, Episode 43, Tonight we talk about gun tech, we’ll answer your questions on Dear WLS, we’ll talk about NOT GUNS, and revisit past gear, we’ll also have a new burn on Shit Talker Funky Walker
On H.R. 38… National Reciprocity and “Fix NICS”
As many of you have heard the U.S. House of Representatives passed both National Reciprocity and Fix NICS this week.
You can find the full text Here and following my commentary in it’s entirety.
National Reciprocity is something the Firearms Community has been chasing for a long time but it has been my observation that the passage has been very divisive and has put a schism in our industry where voices are drawing battle lines and are handily throwing out the titles amounting to “2A Traitors” to many including the National Rifle Association.
My honest question is why?
Why, when we are close to National Reciprocity, are we drawing battle lines over Fix NICS inclusion and the Bump Stock Study? What is there to gain through the legal opposition of this Bill?
That’s why the text is below. I don’t want hearsay. I want an understanding, if any is to be had, of the legal weaknesses in Fix NICS or the Study prescribed by this Bill based on the text.
Because I can’t find any of the following, all of which have been shouted across the internet as reasons to appose:
- A change or addition in the definition of “Prohibited Persons”. Fix NICS has been challenged as violating the 2nd Amendment for potentially thousands to millions depending on where you read or watch.
- Defacto Bans Bump Stocks.
- National Gun Confiscation
- National Gun Registry
- The Four Horsemen of the Gunpacolypse
Okay with the tongue in cheek aside let me address the bullet points.
I can find no change in the definition of persons prohibited under the law. I can find a great deal of money being spent to increase reporting compliance and records keeping which many states, municipalities, and federal organizations (Air Force for example) are woefully behind on which results in firearms transfers that are illegal but the records didn’t match in everyone’s books. I’ll keep looking but unless I can find definition changes this seems like sensationalism.
Opposition arguments seem to coalesce around the NICS false positive rate and that adding more names to the database will proportionally increase those false positives and deny purchasers their firearms in error. I’ve seen this happen and it sucks. Fixing a false positive is also a nightmare. But none of the arguments seem to address the position that a better funded, more accountable, and more accurate NICS database (since legally we’re saddled with it) could produce fewer false positives despite the larger database.
Both positions are speculative at this point but the reality seems to be that per current law H.R. 38 would only add names that records show are supposed to be there already. Whether or not those records are accurate is another discussion, an important one but not in accordance with this question or position.
In my personal opinion NICS is as unconstitutional as the NFA but both are law. That’s the state of world today.
On Bump Stocks. I find no language promoting a ban, only commissioning a study on their use in crime. That data is useful and I agree with its analytical collection. Arguably Gun Control proponents will use the data towards a ban but equally true is that the data can be used in the device’s defense when combined with already appreciable data from around the industry.
On Gun Confiscation. We as an industry make a continual push to remind others that current law is not enforced in many many cases and that efforts should be made to increase our enforcement of those laws. The language contained indicates legal notification and any firearm recovery efforts would be initiated in the event a firearm was transferred and then the individual received a denial in NICS after Brady Transfer date. If the denial is valid or not falls under the same set of discussions we must have about false positives and prohibited persons.
As we know NICS is a far cry from the armed felon shield it is presented as by its proponents but we all certainly have a stake in its greatest accuracy and effectiveness as long as it remains in place.
Registry is nowhere in the language and mention seems to be most often a cookie cutter rhetorical point.
I like most of you will keep a close eye on this moving forward as there are still rapid opponents of National Reciprocity who would love to sabotage the benefits of this Bill. But as of the House Passing it it seems to be a net gain.
115th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 38
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AN ACT
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which
nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms
may also do so in the State.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of
2017''.
TITLE I--CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROCITY ACT OF 2017
SEC. 101. RECIPROCITY FOR THE CARRYING OF CERTAIN CONCEALED FIREARMS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 926C the following:
``Sec. 926D. Reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms
``(a) Notwithstanding any provision of the law of any State or
political subdivision thereof (except as provided in subsection (b))
and subject only to the requirements of this section, a person who is
not prohibited by Federal law from possessing, transporting, shipping,
or receiving a firearm, who is carrying a valid identification document
containing a photograph of the person, and who is carrying a valid
license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State and
which permits the person to carry a concealed firearm or is entitled to
carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the person resides, may
possess or carry a concealed handgun (other than a machinegun or
destructive device) that has been shipped or transported in interstate
or foreign commerce, in any State that--
``(1) has a statute under which residents of the State may
apply for a license or permit to carry a concealed firearm; or
``(2) does not prohibit the carrying of concealed firearms
by residents of the State for lawful purposes.
``(b) This section shall not be construed to supersede or limit the
laws of any State that--
``(1) permit private persons or entities to prohibit or
restrict the possession of concealed firearms on their
property; or
``(2) prohibit or restrict the possession of firearms on
any State or local government property, installation, building,
base, or park.
``(c)(1) A person who carries or possesses a concealed handgun in
accordance with subsections (a) and (b) may not be arrested or
otherwise detained for violation of any law or any rule or regulation
of a State or any political subdivision thereof related to the
possession, transportation, or carrying of firearms unless there is
probable cause to believe that the person is doing so in a manner not
provided for by this section. Presentation of facially valid documents
as specified in subsection (a) is prima facie evidence that the
individual has a license or permit as required by this section.
``(2) When a person asserts this section as a defense in a criminal
proceeding, the prosecution shall bear the burden of proving, beyond a
reasonable doubt, that the conduct of the person did not satisfy the
conditions set forth in subsections (a) and (b).
``(3) When a person successfully asserts this section as a defense
in a criminal proceeding, the court shall award the prevailing
defendant a reasonable attorney's fee.
``(d)(1) A person who is deprived of any right, privilege, or
immunity secured by this section, under color of any statute,
ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage of any State or any political
subdivision thereof, may bring an action in any appropriate court
against any other person, including a State or political subdivision
thereof, who causes the person to be subject to the deprivation, for
damages or other appropriate relief.
``(2) The court shall award a plaintiff prevailing in an action
brought under paragraph (1) damages and such other relief as the court
deems appropriate, including a reasonable attorney's fee.
``(e) In subsection (a):
``(1) The term `identification document' means a document
made or issued by or under the authority of the United States
Government, a State, or a political subdivision of a State
which, when completed with information concerning a particular
individual, is of a type intended or commonly accepted for the
purpose of identification of individuals.
``(2) The term `handgun' includes any magazine for use in a
handgun and any ammunition loaded into the handgun or its
magazine.
``(f)(1) A person who possesses or carries a concealed handgun
under subsection (a) shall not be subject to the prohibitions of
section 922(q) with respect to that handgun.
``(2) A person possessing or carrying a concealed handgun in a
State under subsection (a) may do so in any of the following areas in
the State that are open to the public:
``(A) A unit of the National Park System.
``(B) A unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
``(C) Public land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of
Land Management.
``(D) Land administered and managed by the Army Corps of
Engineers.
``(E) Land administered and managed by the Bureau of
Reclamation.
``(F) Land administered and managed by the Forest
Service.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such chapter is
amended by inserting after the item relating to section 926C the
following:
``926D. Reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms.''.
(c) Severability.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this
title, if any provision of this section, or any amendment made by this
section, or the application of such provision or amendment to any
person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, this section and
amendments made by this section and the application of such provision
or amendment to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected
thereby.
(d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take
effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 102. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.
Nothing in this title prohibits a law enforcement officer with
reasonable suspicion of a violation of any law from conducting a brief
investigative stop in accordance with the Constitution of the United
States.
SEC. 103. CERTAIN OFF-DUTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND RETIRED LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ALLOWED TO CARRY A CONCEALED
FIREARM, AND DISCHARGE A FIREARM, IN A SCHOOL ZONE.
Section 922(q) of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)(B)--
(A) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (vi);
and
(B) by redesignating clause (vii) as clause (ix)
and inserting after clause (vi) the following:
``(vii) by an off-duty law enforcement officer who is a
qualified law enforcement officer (as defined in section 926B)
and is authorized under such section to carry a concealed
firearm, if the firearm is concealed;
``(viii) by a qualified retired law enforcement officer (as
defined in section 926C) who is authorized under such section
to carry a concealed firearm, if the firearm is concealed;
or''; and
(2) in paragraph (3)(B)--
(A) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (iii);
(B) by striking the period at the end of clause
(iv) and inserting a semicolon; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(v) by an off-duty law enforcement officer who is a
qualified law enforcement officer (as defined in section 926B)
and is authorized under such section to carry a concealed
firearm; or
``(vi) by a qualified retired law enforcement officer (as
defined in section 926C) who is authorized under such section
to carry a concealed firearm.''.
SEC. 104. INTERSTATE CARRYING OF FIREARMS BY FEDERAL JUDGES.
(a) In General.--Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, as
amended by section 101(a) of this Act, is amended by inserting after
section 926D the following:
``Sec. 926E. Interstate carrying of firearms by Federal judges
``Notwithstanding any provision of the law of any State or
political subdivision thereof, a Federal judge may carry a concealed
firearm in any State if such judge is not prohibited by Federal law
from receiving a firearm.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such chapter, as
amended by section 101(b) of this Act, is amended by inserting after
the item relating to section 926D the following:
``926E. Interstate carrying of firearms by Federal judges.''.
TITLE II--FIX NICS ACT
SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``Fix NICS Act of 2017''.
SEC. 202. ACCOUNTABILITY FOR FEDERAL DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES.
Section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (34 U.S.C.
40901) is amended--
(1) in subsection (e)(1), by adding at the end the
following:
``(F) Semiannual certification and reporting.--
``(i) In general.--The head of each Federal
department or agency shall submit a semiannual
written certification to the Attorney General
indicating whether the department or agency is
in compliance with the record submission
requirements under subparagraph (C).
``(ii) Submission dates.--The head of a
Federal department or agency shall submit a
certification to the Attorney General under
clause (i)--
``(I) not later than July 31 of
each year, which shall address all
relevant records, including those that
have not been transmitted to the
Attorney General, in possession of the
department or agency during the period
beginning on January 1 of the year and
ending on June 30 of the year; and
``(II) not later than January 31 of
each year, which shall address all
relevant records, including those that
have not been transmitted to the
Attorney General, in possession of the
department or agency during the period
beginning on July 1 of the previous
year and ending on December 31 of the
previous year.
``(iii) Contents.--A certification required
under clause (i) shall state, for the
applicable period--
``(I) the total number of records
of the Federal department or agency
demonstrating that a person falls
within one of the categories described
in subsection (g) or (n) of section 922
of title 18, United States Code;
``(II) for each category of records
described in subclause (I), the total
number of records of the Federal
department or agency that have been
provided to the Attorney General; and
``(III) the efforts of the Federal
department or agency to ensure complete
and accurate reporting of relevant
records, including efforts to monitor
compliance and correct any reporting
failures or inaccuracies.
``(G) Implementation plan.--
``(i) In general.--Not later than 1 year
after the date of enactment of this
subparagraph, the head of each Federal
department or agency, in coordination with the
Attorney General, shall establish a plan to
ensure maximum coordination and automated
reporting or making available of records to the
Attorney General as required under subparagraph
(C), and the verification of the accuracy of
those records, including the pre-validation of
those records, where appropriate, during a 4-
year period specified in the plan. The head of
each Federal department or agency shall update
the plan biennially, to the extent necessary,
based on the most recent biennial assessment
under subparagraph (K). The records shall be
limited to those of an individual described in
subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 of title
18, United States Code.
``(ii) Benchmark requirements.--Each plan
established under clause (i) shall include
annual benchmarks to enable the Attorney
General to assess implementation of the plan,
including--
``(I) qualitative goals and
quantitative measures;
``(II) measures to monitor internal
compliance, including any reporting
failures and inaccuracies;
``(III) a needs assessment,
including estimated compliance costs;
and
``(IV) an estimated date by which
the Federal department or agency will
fully comply with record submission
requirements under subparagraph (C).
``(iii) Compliance determination.--Not
later than the end of each fiscal year
beginning after the date of the establishment
of a plan under clause (i), the Attorney
General shall determine whether the applicable
Federal department or agency has achieved
substantial compliance with the benchmarks
included in the plan.
``(H) Accountability.--The Attorney General shall
publish, including on the website of the Department of
Justice, and submit to the Committee on the Judiciary
and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and
the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives a
semiannual report that discloses--
``(i) the name of each Federal department
or agency that has failed to submit a required
certification under subparagraph (F);
``(ii) the name of each Federal department
or agency that has submitted a required
certification under subparagraph (F), but
failed to certify compliance with the record
submission requirements under subparagraph (C);
``(iii) the name of each Federal department
or agency that has failed to submit an
implementation plan under subparagraph (G);
``(iv) the name of each Federal department
or agency that is not in substantial compliance
with an implementation plan under subparagraph
(G);
``(v) a detailed summary of the data,
broken down by department or agency, contained
in the certifications submitted under
subparagraph (F);
``(vi) a detailed summary of the contents
and status, broken down by department or
agency, of the implementation plans established
under subparagraph (G); and
``(vii) the reasons for which the Attorney
General has determined that a Federal
department or agency is not in substantial
compliance with an implementation plan
established under subparagraph (G).
``(I) Noncompliance penalties.--For each of fiscal
years 2019 through 2022, each political appointee of a
Federal department or agency that has failed to certify
compliance with the record submission requirements
under subparagraph (C), and is not in substantial
compliance with an implementation plan established
under subparagraph (G), shall not be eligible for the
receipt of bonus pay, excluding overtime pay, until the
department or agency--
``(i) certifies compliance with the record
submission requirements under subparagraph (C);
or
``(ii) achieves substantial compliance with
an implementation plan established under
subparagraph (G).
``(J) Technical assistance.--The Attorney General
may use funds made available for the national instant
criminal background check system established under
subsection (b) to provide technical assistance to a
Federal department or agency, at the request of the
department or agency, in order to help the department
or agency comply with the record submission
requirements under subparagraph (C).
``(K) Biennial assessment.--Every 2 years, the
Attorney General shall assess the extent to which the
actions taken under the title II of the Concealed Carry
Reciprocity Act of 2017 have resulted in improvements
in the system established under this section.
``(L) Application to federal courts.--For purposes
of this paragraph--
``(i) the terms `department or agency of
the United States' and `Federal department or
agency' include a Federal court; and
``(ii) the Director of the Administrative
Office of the United States Courts shall
perform, for a Federal court, the functions
assigned to the head of a department or
agency.''; and
(2) in subsection (g), by adding at the end the following:
``For purposes of the preceding sentence, not later than 60
days after the date on which the Attorney General receives such
information, the Attorney General shall determine whether or
not the prospective transferee is the subject of an erroneous
record and remove any records that are determined to be
erroneous. In addition to any funds made available under
subsection (k), the Attorney General may use such sums as are
necessary and otherwise available for the salaries and expenses
of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to comply with this
subsection.''.
SEC. 203. NICS ACT RECORD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
(a) Requirements To Obtain Waiver.--Section 102 of the NICS
Improvement Amendments Act of 2007(34 U.S.C. 40912) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the first sentence--
(A) by striking ``the Crime Identification
Technology Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 14601)'' and
inserting ``section 102 of the Crime Identification
Technology Act of 1998 (34 U.S.C. 40301)''; and
(B) by inserting ``is in compliance with an
implementation plan established under subsection (b)
or'' before ``provides at least 90 percent of the
information described in subsection (c)''; and
(2) in subsection (b)(1)(B), by inserting ``or has
established an implementation plan under section 107'' after
``the Attorney General''.
(b) Implementation Assistance to States.--Section 103 of the NICS
Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 (34 U.S.C. 40913) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(3), by inserting before the semicolon
at the end the following: ``, including through increased
efforts to pre-validate the contents of those records to
expedite eligibility determinations'';
(2) in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (2) and
inserting the following:
``(2) Domestic abuse and violence prevention initiative.--
``(A) Establishment.--For each of fiscal years 2018
through 2022, the Attorney General shall create a
priority area under the NICS Act Record Improvement
Program (commonly known as `NARIP') for a Domestic
Abuse and Violence Prevention Initiative that
emphasizes the need for grantees to identify and upload
all felony conviction records and domestic violence
records.
``(B) Funding.--The Attorney General--
``(i) may use not more than 50 percent of
the amounts made available under section 207 of
the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 for
each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 to carry
out the initiative described in subparagraph
(A); and
``(ii) shall give a funding preference
under NARIP to States that--
``(I) have established an
implementation plan under section 107;
and
``(II) will use amounts made
available under this subparagraph to
improve efforts to identify and upload
all felony conviction records and
domestic violence records described in
clauses (i), (v), and (vi) of section
102(b)(1)(C) by not later than
September 30, 2022.''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(g) Technical Assistance.--The Attorney General shall direct the
Office of Justice Programs, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms,
and Explosives, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to--
``(1) assist States that are not currently eligible for
grants under this section to achieve compliance with all
eligibility requirements; and
``(2) provide technical assistance and training services to
grantees under this section.''.
SEC. 204. NATIONAL CRIMINAL HISTORY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
(a) State Grant Program for Criminal Justice Identification,
Information, and Communication.--Section 102 of the Crime
Identification Technology Act of 1998 (34 U.S.C. 40301) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(3)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (C), (D), and
(E) as subparagraphs (D), (E), and (F), respectively;
and
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the
following:
``(C) identification of all individuals who have
been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment
for a term exceeding 1 year'';
(2) in subsection (b)(6)--
(A) by striking ``(18 U.S.C. 922 note)'' and
inserting ``(34 U.S.C. 40901(b))''; and
(B) by inserting before the semicolon at the end
the following: ``, including through increased efforts
to pre-validate the contents of felony conviction
records and domestic violence records to expedite
eligibility determinations, and measures and resources
necessary to establish and achieve compliance with an
implementation plan under section 107 of the NICS
Improvement Amendments Act of 2007''; and
(3) in subsection (d), by inserting after ``unless'' the
following: ``the State has achieved compliance with an
implementation plan under section 107 of the NICS Improvement
Amendments Act of 2007 or''.
(b) Grants for the Improvement of Criminal Records.--Section
106(b)(1) of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (34 U.S.C.
40302(1)) is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)--
(A) by striking ``as of the date of enactment of
this Act'' and inserting ``, as of the date of
enactment of the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of
2017,''; and
(B) by striking ``files,'' and inserting the
following: ``files and that will utilize funding under
this subsection to prioritize the identification and
transmittal of felony conviction records and domestic
violence records,'';
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(3) in subparagraph (C)--
(A) by striking ``upon establishment of the
national system,''; and
(B) by striking the period at the end and inserting
``; and''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following--
``(D) to establish and achieve compliance with an
implementation plan under section 107 of the NICS
Improvement Amendments Act of 2007.''.
SEC. 205. IMPROVING INFORMATION SHARING WITH THE STATES.
(a) In General.--Title I of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of
2007 (34 U.S. 40911 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``SEC. 107. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
``(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017, the Attorney
General, in coordination with the States and Indian tribal governments,
shall establish, for each State or Indian tribal government, a plan to
ensure maximum coordination and automation of the reporting or making
available of appropriate records to the National Instant Criminal
Background Check System established under section 103 of the Brady
Handgun Violence Prevention Act (34 U.S.C. 40901) and the verification
of the accuracy of those records during a 4-year period specified in
the plan, and shall update the plan biennially, to the extent
necessary, based on the most recent biennial assessment under
subsection (f). The records shall be limited to those of an individual
described in subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 of title 18, United
States Code.
``(b) Benchmark Requirements.--Each plan established under this
section shall include annual benchmarks to enable the Attorney General
to assess the implementation of the plan, including--
``(1) qualitative goals and quantitative measures; and
``(2) a needs assessment, including estimated compliance
costs.
``(c) Compliance Determination.--Not later than the end of each
fiscal year beginning after the date of the establishment of an
implementation plan under this section, the Attorney General shall
determine whether each State or Indian tribal government has achieved
substantial compliance with the benchmarks included in the plan.
``(d) Accountability.--The Attorney General--
``(1) shall disclose and publish, including on the website
of the Department of Justice--
``(A) the name of each State or Indian tribal
government that received a determination of failure to
achieve substantial compliance with an implementation
plan under subsection (c) for the preceding fiscal
year; and
``(B) a description of the reasons for which the
Attorney General has determined that the State or
Indian tribal government is not in substantial
compliance with the implementation plan, including, to
the greatest extent possible, a description of the
types and amounts of records that have not been
submitted; and
``(2) if a State or Indian tribal government described in
paragraph (1) subsequently receives a determination of
substantial compliance, shall--
``(A) immediately correct the applicable record;
and
``(B) not later than 3 days after the
determination, remove the record from the website of
the Department of Justice and any other location where
the record was published.
``(e) Incentives.--For each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022, the
Attorney General shall give affirmative preference to all Bureau of
Justice Assistance discretionary grant applications of a State or
Indian tribal government that received a determination of substantial
compliance under subsection (c) for the fiscal year in which the grant
was solicited.
``(f) Biennial Assessment.--Every 2 years, the Attorney General
shall assess the extent to which the actions taken under title II of
the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 have resulted in
improvements in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System
established under section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention
Act (34 U.S.C. 40903).
``SEC. 108. NOTIFICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OF PROHIBITED
PURCHASE OF A FIREARM.
``(a) In General.--In the case of a background check conducted by
the National Instant Criminal Background Check System pursuant to the
request of a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed
dealer of firearms (as such terms are defined in section 921 of title
18, United States Code), which background check determines that the
receipt of a firearm by a person would violate subsection (g) or (n) of
section 922 of title 18, United States Code, and such determination is
made after 3 business days have elapsed since the licensee contacted
the System and a firearm has been transferred to that person, the
System shall notify the law enforcement agencies described in
subsection (b).
``(b) Law Enforcement Agencies Described.--The law enforcement
agencies described in this subsection are the law enforcement agencies
that have jurisdiction over the location from which the licensee
contacted the system and the law enforcement agencies that have
jurisdiction over the location of the residence of the person for which
the background check was conducted, as follows:
``(1) The field office of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation.
``(2) The local law enforcement agency.
``(3) The State law enforcement agency.''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of
the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-180; 121
Stat. 2559) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section
106 the following:
``Sec. 107. Implementation plan.
``Sec. 108. Notification to law enforcement agencies of prohibited
purchase of a firearm.''.
SEC. 206. ATTORNEY GENERAL REPORT ON USE OF BUMP STOCKS IN CRIME.
(a) In General.--Using amounts made available for research,
evaluation, or statistical purposes, within 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall prepare and
submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a
written report that--
(1) specifies the number of instances in which a bump stock
has been used in the commission of a crime in the United
States;
(2) specifies the types of firearms with which a bump stock
has been so used; and
(3) contains the opinion of the Attorney General as to
whether subparagraphs (B)(i) and (C)(i) of section 924(c)(1) of
title 18, United States Code, apply to all instances in which a
bump stock has been used in the commission of a crime of
violence in the United States.
(b) Definition of Bump Stock.--In this section, the term ``bump
stock'' means a device that--
(1) attaches to a semiautomatic rifle (as defined in
section 921(a)(28) of title 18, United States Code);
(2) is designed and intended to repeatedly activate the
trigger without the deliberate and volitional act of the user
pulling the trigger each time the firearm is fired; and
(3) functions by continuous forward pressure applied to the
rifle's fore end in conjunction with a linear forward and
backward sliding motion of the mechanism utilizing the recoil
energy when the rifle is discharged.
SEC. 207. AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated
$100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 to carry out,
in accordance with the NICS Act Record Improvement Program and the
National Criminal History Improvement Program, the activities under--
(1) section 102 of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of
2007;
(2) section 103 of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of
2007;
(3) section 102 of the Crime Identification Technology Act
of 1998; and
(4) section 106(b) of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention
Act.
(b) Additional Authorizations.--Section 1001(a) of the Omnibus
Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10261(a)) is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking ``$33,000,000'' and inserting
``$31,000,000'';
(B) by striking ``1994 and 1995'' and inserting
``2018 through 2022''; and
(C) by inserting ``, in addition to any amounts
otherwise made available for research, evaluation or
statistical purposes in a fiscal year'' before the
period; and
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by striking ``$33,000,000'' and inserting
``$27,000,000'';
(B) by striking ``1994 and 1995'' and inserting
``2018 through 2022''; and
(C) by inserting ``, in addition to any amounts
otherwise made available for research, evaluation or
statistical purposes in a fiscal year'' before the
period.
Passed the House of Representatives December 6, 2017.
Attest:
Clerk.
115th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 38
_______________________________________________________________________
AN ACT
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which
nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms
may also do so in the State.
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