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Lawmakers approve bill for voluntary weapon storage to prevent suicides

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Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to legislation aimed at creating a way for people who experience suicidal thoughts to voluntarily store their weapons with licensed gun dealers.

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Alabama lawmakers approve bill for voluntary weapon storage to prevent suicides

Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to legislation aimed at creating a way for people who experience suicidal thoughts to voluntarily store their weapons with licensed gun dealers.

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Bill providing voluntary gun hold for those struggling with mental health goes to governor

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill authorizing temporary firearm hold agreements between gun owners and licensed gun dealers.

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Alabama House to vote on bill for voluntary firearm storage program

A bill establishing firearm hold agreements between individuals and federal firearm licensees or law enforcement officers is set for a vote in the House. The bill has been dubbed the Houston Hunter Act, named after veterans Houston Tumlin and Hunter Whitley who lost their lives to suicide. SB40, introduced by Sen. Keith Kelley, R-Anniston, would create a program, the Storing Ammunition and Firearms to Enhance Resilience Together Program, an ini…

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Lawmakers approve bill for voluntary weapon storage to prevent suicides

Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to legislation aimed at creating a path for people who experience suicidal thoughts to voluntarily store their weapons with licensed gun dealers. The House of Representatives voted 93-1 for the legislation. The bill…

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