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On Monday, February 9, the Joint Committee on Judiciary met to consider the issue of “micro-stamping” technology and its potential use on firearms.  After discussing the issue, the bill was “raised.” 

Micro-stamping is an unproven technology that would require identifying information (such as the make, model, and serial number) of a firearm to be etched into the firing pin and breech face in such a manner that those identifiers are imprinted on the cartridge case upon firing.  The technology can easily be defeated with common household tools, has no public safety value, and adds substantially to the cost of the firearm. 

This is a “raised” bill, which means the concept was discussed and the committee voted in favor of drafting a bill for consideration.  A bill number has not yet been designated.  We will be sure to provide further details when drafting is complete and a hearing date is set.

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