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Cassidy Proposes Bill to Update Antique Firearms

Statement

Date: May 2, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Guns

Today, Congressman Bill Cassidy (R-LA) announced that he will introduce legislation to update the definition of an "Antique Firearm" from one manufactured in or before 1898, to one manufactured in or before 1913, which is before WWI. This would allow gun collectors to sell and purchase these guns without going through a federally-licensed firearms dealer.

The proposed legislation has received widespread support from the National Rifle Association and Louisiana Shooters Association, among others.

You can read the legislation here and see statements of support below:

Dr. Cassidy offered the following statement:

"Changing the definition of an "Antique Firearm' strengthens the Second Amendment and protects our right as citizens to bear arms. I remain committed to protecting these rights. By fixing a law that should have been updated years ago, Americans can collect and share these items that are an important part of our nation's history. "


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