Federal - H.R.133 (113th) - Repeal 'Gun-Free Zones Act'

[JLawson]

H.R.133
Latest Title: To repeal the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to that Act.
Sponsor: Rep Massie, Thomas [KY-4] (introduced 1/3/2013)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 1/3/2013 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.uscongress/legislation.113hr133

[tombogan03884]

Where's the catch ?

[JLawson]

Well, the text for this one isn't available for review yet.  The title sounds good but the devil can be in the details... we'll have to wait to see the actual language.

[jnevis]

This will never make it out of committee, as it says "gun free zones" are unsafe.  The Congressman that introduced it states that the law it repeals goes against the 2nd Amendment.

[tombogan03884]

He's right it does violate the 2nd A.
It would have to pass to enable arming teachers though.

[Sponsor]

[bjtraz]

He's right it does violate the 2nd A.
It would have to pass to enable arming teachers though.

Not necessarily. The "Gun Free School Zone" states that it doesn't apply to those that have a CCW, issued in the state where you live, among other exceptions. 

Brian

[JLawson]

This bill's text is now available for review.

[JLawson]

CRS Summary is now available:

SUMMARY AS OF:
1/3/2013--Introduced.
Citizens Protection Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to repeal provisions making it unlawful to possess or discharge a firearm in a school zone.