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Bill: Gun/Weapon Laws Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Dorvikische Volkspartei
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: April 3032
Description[?]:
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Weapon concealment.
Old value:: People must first obtain a permit in order to carry concealed weapons.
Current: People must first obtain a permit in order to carry concealed weapons.
Proposed: Where weapons are carried, this must be done openly.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Ownership of guns by private individuals.
Old value:: Adult individuals may own guns under strict license conditions.
Current: Adult individuals may own guns under strict license conditions.
Proposed: Individuals are allowed to own firearms as long as they do not have a history of dangerous mental illness or a violent criminality.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Weapons allowed to private citizens.
Old value:: Only certain types of weapons may be owned by the general public, and there are further restrictions on places where they may be carried.
Current: Only certain types of weapons may be owned by the general public, and there are further restrictions on places where they may be carried.
Proposed: Citizens may own any type of weapon. They may be carried anywhere except as determined by the property owner.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 13:46:11, November 17, 2010 CET | From | . | To | Debating the Gun/Weapon Laws Bill |
Message | Mr. Speaker, This legislation will lead to a proliferation in gun ownership, and risks fuelling an outbreak of gun crime. Dorvik is a peaceful country. We don't want to be over-run with guns! |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | |||
yes |
Total Seats: 167 | |||
no |
Total Seats: 209 | |||
abstain | Total Seats: 124 |
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