United States · Bill · S
S. 816 (105th)
Personal Safety and Community Protection Act of 1997
Introduced
23 May 1997
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Summary
Personal Safety and Community Protection Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish a national standard for the carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents. Authorizes a person who has a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in one State and who is not prohibited from carrying a firearm under Federal law to carry a concealed firearm (that has been transported in interstate commerce) in another State in accordance with the restrictions of that State (if any) or as specified under this Act. Exempts qualified current and former law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 23 May 1997
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 23 May 1997
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 23 May 1997
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-bill/816
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/s/816