This news segment from NRA-ILA discusses proposed legislation, HR 5736, dubbed the 'Firearm Owners Responsibility Act' by its sponsor, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy. The bill aims to make it a federal crime for lawful gun owners to fail to report a lost or stolen firearm within 72 hours. The segment highlights concerns that such laws penalize crime victims rather than criminals and specifically points out that HR 5736 appears to exempt actual thieves from reporting requirements, raising questions about its effectiveness and fairness.
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