An Act relative to the Civilian Marksmanship Program
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), a federal program that provides firearms and training to youth shooting participants. It seeks to examine the program’s practices, specifically concerning firearms furnished to participants. The bill directs the legislature to study the CMP’s operations and petition for changes to how firearms are provided through the program.
Key provisions
- Requires a study of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s firearms provision practices.
- Directs the legislature to examine the program’s operations.
- Authorizes the legislature to petition for changes to the CMP’s firearms distribution.
- Addresses firearms furnished through the civilian marksmanship program.
Who is affected
- Civilian Marksmanship Program participants
- Gun enthusiasts
- Shooting organizations
- Massachusetts residents
- Federal government (through the CMP)
Notable changes
- The bill initiates a legislative study of the CMP’s practices.
- It seeks to potentially modify the way firearms are provided to participants.
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