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HB 837

HB 837 will limit law-abiding citizens to purchase only one handgun every 30 days. They say PA supplies 13% of the trafficked guns found in NEW York. They list no percentage for Delaware and New Jersey, yet they say we are the top suppliers.

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Rep Melissa Shusterman, what does NY, DE and NJ all have in common? Let me tell you, they have very strict handgun laws, still have higher crime rates and violate the 2nd amendment of our U.S. Constitution.

Rep Melissa Shusterman, why then is PA responsible for their restricted firearm laws that results in their criminals buying handguns against their laws? Don’t they know that New York and other states can purchase handguns and that their law is like to the one you are proposing? Did it help them? NO!

Maybe New York and those other states should emulate what we do here in Pennsylvania instead of RESTRICTING law-abiding citizens here in Pennsylvania we abide by the U.S. Constitution.

REMEBER FOLKS, are only saving grace in this matter is our 2-seat lead in the senate!

PRIME SPONSOR OF THIS BILL HB837 VOTE NO

Representative Melissa Shusterman

HB 1593

OUR DEMOCRAT REPRESENATIVES DO NOT DO THEIR HOMWORK

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Each year, approximately 1,600 Pennsylvanians die from gun violence and approximately 3,000 Pennsylvanians Yet Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency reports are showing drops in both gun violence and deaths by firearms, did you know that Mr. Rep Perry Warren?

If Long guns account for 4% of gun violence, such as the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, what about Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania statistics are by far lower.

While Pennsylvania State Police processed more than 1.2 million background checks, the law does not require background checks for long guns. This is a fact. And this shows that the law is working.

Very few are murdered with a long gun.

“FBI data shows more people die from hands, fists, feet, than rifles.” Rifles are nothing compared with human brawn.

Facebook flagged this information as false information from our government. Rep Warren says we must take action to remove these loopholes.

Mr. Rep Perry Warren this is NOT a loophole; it is a law written many years ago.

Do your homework sir.

Warren’s legislation would require background checks for all guns, regardless of the length of the barrel.

This will cost taxpayers more and will take police officers away from fighting crime. Thus, causing more crime. Do your homework, please Rep Warren,

Another Democrat that refuses to do their homework.

Pennsylvania State Police Firearms Annual Report 2023

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CRIMES COMMITTED WITH FIREARMS

(Reported as of 3/22/2024)

TYPE OF CRIME	TOTAL	FIREARMS	PERCENT
Homicide	985*	803	81.5%
Robbery	8,324	3,683	44.2%
Aggravated Assault	21,766	6,210	28.5%

*Note: PAUCRS reports 844 actual homicides and 985 using supplemental homicide data

WANTED PERSONS ARRESTS
In 2023, a total of 95 individuals with active warrants were identified by the PICS and apprehended
while attempting to acquire a firearm. Since its inception, the PICS has been responsible for the
apprehension of 3,204 individuals.

COMPREHENSIVE STATISTICS
Each PICS background check involves the comprehensive search of various databases, including
the following: 3,166,712 Pennsylvania criminal history and juvenile records; 1,054,048 mental
health records; 121,080 wanted persons; and federal files containing 84,532,710 criminal history
records and 48,584,839 records on other prohibited persons. The majority of individuals instantly
clear the initial database search and receive approval within minutes. In 2023, on average,
background checks that were put into research and subsequently approved, took approximately
3.19 days to complete. Researched denials took an average of 10.95 days to complete.

Firearms Annual Report 2023

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STATE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION – Article 1, Section 21.

“The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the State shall not be questioned.”

In Pennsylvania, there is no requirement to register long guns, and it is illegal for government agencies to maintain a firearms registry.

However, handgun sales are recorded, and the Pennsylvania State Police must destroy records related to long gun sales within 72 hours of a background check.

Transfers of all firearms (handguns, rifles and shotguns) by a licensed dealer are subject to an instant records check of the purchaser.

The purchaser must sign a transfer application/record of sale for the purchase of a handgun.

No transfer application/record is necessary to transfer a rifle or shotgun.

Transfers of handguns between spouses, parent and child, grandparent and grandchild or between active law enforcement officers are exempt from the above requirements.

Rifles and shotguns may be transferred between unlicensed individuals.

Antique firearms are exempt from the requirements regarding transfer of firearms through dealers.

FAILED

HB 1099 is labeled as “ghost gun” legislation; however, this bill is not that. Rather, it attempts to create state law mirroring federal “undetectable” firearms law, but it fails and creates additional issues

FAILED

HB 1859 creates emergency protection orders. These so-called “red flag” laws are susceptible to abuse and have no repercussions for making false accusations.

PASSED and is in the Senate – most likely will not make it out of committee

Here’s the bill HB1593

This bill does not keep guns out of the hands of criminals. This type of legislation results in more costly, bureaucratic red tape. The Commonwealth’s PICS check is also notorious for lengthy delays, denying purchasers with an urgent self-defense need.

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, repealing provisions relating to sale or transfer of firearms.

Passed in the House 104 to 99

Basically, They want long guns to be registered…

If you purchase any type of firearm including a shotgun or rifle you must go through a background check or referred to as an Pennsylvania Instant Background Check (PICS).

The system, launched in 1998, is designed to prevent individuals who are prohibited from owning firearms from purchasing them, and it contains a wealth of information about potential gun buyers. The databases that the PICS system draws from include criminal history records, mental health records, drug abuse, and other relevant databases.

PICS checks the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to determine whether the buyer has been convicted of a felony or has a history of domestic violence. NICS is a federal system managed by the FBI, to ensure a comprehensive background screening process for potential buyers ensuring that individuals who are prohibited from owning firearms by state and federal law are identified and prevented from making a purchase.

PICS system checks the Pennsylvania Instant Record Check System (PIRCS) to determine whether the buyer has a history of involuntary commitment to a mental institution or has been adjudicated as mentally defective.

Reporting Mental Health Adjudications, Domestic Violence Convictions: Pennsylvania requires all courts and mental health facilities to report any involuntary commitment orders or findings of incompetence to PICS within 48 hours.

The PICS system also contains information about individuals who have been the subject of protection from abuse orders or who have been convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses.

While the system is an important tool for preventing individuals who are prohibited from owning firearms from purchasing them, it is not foolproof, and it raises important questions about privacy and civil liberties.

Implementation of Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Law: In 2019, Pennsylvania enacted an ERPO law which allows family members and law enforcement officers to petition the court to temporarily remove firearms from individuals who pose a danger to themselves or others due to mental illness or violent behavior. This law can also be abused.

Who is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm?

– Individuals under the age of 18 (21 for handguns)

– Individuals who have been convicted of certain crimes, including felonies and domestic violence offenses

– Individuals who have been adjudicated as a mental defective or committed to a mental institution

– Fugitives from justice

– Unlawful users of controlled substances

– Illegal aliens

– Dishonorably discharged veterans

– Individuals subject to protection from abuse orders (PFA)

– Certain individuals with juvenile delinquency adjudications

Are private sales subject to background checks?

Yes, all firearms purchased at gun shows or through private sellers must also be subject to a PICS background check.

Are there any additional regulations for purchasing handguns?

Yes, individuals purchasing a handgun must also complete a mandatory firearms safety training course and provide proof of completion before receiving the firearm.