Designating June as Responsible Firearm Safety Awareness Month
March 13, 2026
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The Frame
The bill creates a formal state-recognized awareness month, which provides a framework for the Department of Law Enforcement and local governments to organize and promote public firearm safety demonstrations and training programs.
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Department of Law Enforcement
The department is encouraged to sponsor public awareness events and safety training.
Local governments
Local governments are encouraged to sponsor events promoting public awareness and safety training.
Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.
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Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this bill mandate firearm safety training?
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Why It Matters
The bill creates a formal state-recognized awareness month, which provides a framework for the Department of Law Enforcement and local governments to organize and promote public firearm safety demonstrations and training programs.
News Coverage
Voting Record
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Discoveries
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Legislative Status
The bill successfully passed the Criminal Justice committee with a 7-0 vote but ultimately died in the Governmental Oversight and Accountability committee.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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