U.S. Congress - H.R.17 Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009
H.R.17 - Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009
To protect the right to obtain firearms for security, and to use firearms in defense of self, family, or home, and to provide for the enforcement of such right. view all titles (2)
All Bill Titles
- Short: Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009 as introduced.
- Official: To protect the right to obtain firearms for security, and to use firearms in defense of self, family, or home, and to provide for the enforcement of such right. as introduced.
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OpenCongress Summary
In correlation with the restrictions outlined by the 1993 Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, this bill protects and provides context for the possession and use of fire arms, namely in defense of the self or family (or, when relevant, the home) against a reasonably perceived threat of unlawful bodily injury or violent felony. It also holds relevance in light of the H.R.45, the Blair Holt’s Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009, which seeks to amend the afore mentioned Act of 1993.Official Summary
1/6/2009--Introduced.Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009 - Declares that a person not prohibited under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act from receiving a firearm shall have the right to obtain firearms for security and to use firearms in defense of: (1) self or family against aOfficial Summary
1/6/2009--Introduced.Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009 - Declares that a person not prohibited under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act from receiving a firearm shall have the right to obtain firearms for security and to use firearms in defense of:(1) self or family against a reasonably perceived threat of imminent and unlawful infliction of serious bodily injury;
(2) self or family in the course of the commission by another person of a violent felony against the person or a member of the person's family; and
(3) the person's home in the course of the commission of a felony by another person. Authorizes persons whose rights under this Act have been violated to bring an action in U.S. district court against the United States, any state, or any person for damages, injunctive relief, and such other relief as the court deems appropriate.
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Organizations Supporting H.R.17
- NorthWest Citizens Defense League
- McHenry County Sportsmen's Association
- John Birch Society
- National Association for Gun Rights
Organizations Opposing H.R.17
- None via MapLight at this time.
Latest Letters to Congress
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H.R.17 Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009
darkart1
September 03, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 6th Congressional district of Georgia. I support H.R.17 - Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
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H.R.17 Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009
hjansert
October 14, 2011
I am writing as your constituent in the 3rd Congressional district of Kentucky. I support H.R.17 - Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
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Heather J. Ansert Ansert -
H.R.17 Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009
lindenwood
October 13, 2011
I support H.R.17 - Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
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