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House-approved gun bill garners mixed reactions (Source: Noelle Williams. KFVS) By Fred Gamble | March 12, 2021 at 4:12 PM CST - Updated March 12 at 6:55 PM
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The U.S. House of Representatives have approved a bill proponent that could possibly help with gun violence, but others say there are already enough gun safety legislation on the books.
“There is no firearm that I shouldn’t be able to have and I shouldn’t have to register it in my opinion with somebody if I go to sell it,” said Kerry Murphy with Murphy Promotions.
While setting up for a gun and R.V. show, Murphy expressed his concerns over two bills passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that would expand background checks for those wanting to purchase guns. The checks will also be required if a licensed firearm owner transfers a firearm to a non-licensee.