Posted on 06/14/2017 12:18:37 PM PDT by marktwain
A comprehensive version of the SHARE act is to be discussed in the House Committee on Natural Resources on Wednesday, June 14. It includes the Hearing Protection Act and numerous other firearm law reforms.
Versions of the Sportsman's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act has been about to be passed for years. It was introduced in 2012.
It has received majority support from both parties. Similar legislation came very close to passage in 2016, passing in the Senate and the House, before being derailed in the conference committee.
It is the brainchild of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). It is an omnibus hunting and gun law reform bill that should have passed years ago. It has not passed because of one reason. The Barack Obama administration did not support it. The pressure for reforms has been building. There is a Second Amendment supporting administration in power. The comprehensive reforms have been strengthened. In consultation with the BATFE, the Hearing Protection Act was added to the bill.
The Hearing Protection Act wasn't the only reform added. SHARE also reforms much of 18 U.S.C., removing the restrictive phrase “sporting purposes” from numerous paragraphs. Many other reforms have been generally supported over the years, but not enacted. Here is a summation. The SHARE Act:
Makes clear the EPA has no authority to regulate lead ammunition or fishing tackle.
Allows Pittman-Robertson funds (taxes on sporting guns and ammunition) to be used for the development of public shooting ranges on public lands.
Forbids the Corps of Engineers from prohibiting the carry of firearms on Corps of Engineers managed land. State law would apply. Similar to the carry in Parks reform signed by President Obama.
Opens up many federal lands now closed
(Excerpt) Read more at ammoland.com ...
It should pass this year, but Second Amendment Supporters need to push it.
Oleg Volk just reported that this has been shelved for now. Not sure why.
It would have been due a few hours after the shooting. I think I saw the congress convene *after* this committee hearing was to take place.
The House decided to not hold any votes on legislation Wednesday, and many hearings were delayed. The House Natural Resources Federal Lands Subcommittee also canceled a scheduled meeting to debate gun legislation.
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