Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that repeals the "red flag" gun law.

Highlights:

• Specifies that the restrictions of who can obtain a concealed handgun permit exclude individuals (Pg. 2):

• released from commitment within 5 years of trying to obtain the permit or;

• subject to a restraining order or;

• Who have been convicted of two or more misdemeanors within the past 5 years or;

• Addicted to the unlawful use or distribution of marijuana or any controlled substance or;

• Convicted of a violation of public drunkenness, assault, or stalking or;

• Who are aliens lawfully permitted to live in the United States or;

• Who have been discharged from the military due to dishonorable discharge or;

• Who have received mental health or substance abuse treatment within 5 years of trying to obtain the permit.

• Establishes that any individual who sells, barters, or gives a firearm to any person who they know is prohibited from possessing such a handgun is guilty of a Class 4 felony (Pg. 2).

• Requires that a criminal background check must be done on employees of gun dealers in order to transfer firearms (Pg. 7).

Full Bill Text