House Bill No. 760 was introduced in the PA State House of representatives last week (March 2?, 07). I found the proposal unbelievable so I checked it out, but it is true you can see it for yourself!
The bill was introduced by representatives Cruz, Youngblood, Parker, Wheatley, Bennington and Curry.
The legislation calls for every gun in Pennsylvania to be registered with the state, and each registration must be renewed annually. The registration would cost the gun owner $10 per gun each year. The bill also calls for each gun owner to be fingerprinted, have a back ground check, and to submit pass port-style photos for registration cards. The registration card for each gun would then have to be carried with that gun at all times. Any gun that registration is denied for would then be confiscated by the state police.
House Bill No. 760 was referred to a committee last week, and there's no word on when the house would vote on it.
If like me you are outraged over this proposed legislation then contact your local representative and ask them to fight this bill. Do it right now, just click here to get the list of all PA House Members, then search by zip code in the box at upper right of that page to get the email address of your representative and send a message stating your objection to this bill. Include your mailing address so he/she knows you are a resident and a voter. Below is what I wrote:
As a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania, a veteran, and a hunter who votes in every election I want to strongly register my opposition to the recently proposed gun registration act, PA House Bill 760. I would like to hear your position on this issue and your opinion on its chances in the legislature.