Good luck air port traveling with guns

[ErSwnn]

Got to give them credit for steadfastness , how these dual citizen-Israeli agents are dead set on destroying what is left of the American constitution.
Got to love it.

What the hell are you talking about?

[Brick]

Finally! Here's the text of the bill:

Go to thomas.loc and search for bill number S. 3366 to find it yourself

Firearm-Free Airport Act (Introduced in Senate)

S 3366 IS

111th CONGRESS
2d Session

S. 3366
To prohibit individuals from carrying firearms in certain airport buildings and airfields, and for other purposes.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 13, 2010
Mr. LAUTENBERG introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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A BILL
To prohibit individuals from carrying firearms in certain airport buildings and airfields, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the `Firearm-Free Airport Act'.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress makes the following findings:

(1) Commercial airports are critical to the economy and economic competitiveness of the United States.

(2) Commercial airports and commercial aircraft are essential elements of interstate commerce and the Supreme Court has recognized the authority of Congress over all matters with a close and substantial relation to interstate commerce.

(3) In 2007, commercial aviation contributed $266,500,000,000, or 2 percent, to the gross domestic product of the United States, employed, directly and indirectly, 10,881,000 people, and had a total economic impact of $1,224,800,000,000.

(4) Commercial aviation is a vital channel of interstate commerce and it is necessary that people and goods be able to move through such a channel safely.

(5) Individuals and terrorist organizations use commercial airports and commercial aircraft for premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets.

(6) The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, in which terrorists used 4 commercial aircraft to cause the deaths of 2,976 people, had a severe adverse impact on airlines in the United States, resulted in $40,000,000,000 in property and casualty claims, resulted in 18,000 businesses being dislocated, disrupted, or destroyed, and displaced nearly 130,000 employees.

(7) Firearms in airports would have an adverse impact on the economy of the United States.

(8) Firearms are prohibited in the sterile area of airports.

(9) Congress has the power, under clause 3 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States (commonly referred to as the `Commerce Clause') and other provisions of the Constitution, to enact measures to ensure the safety and economic well-being of commercial airports in the United States.

(10) It is important for Congress to regulate the possession of firearms in commercial airport facilities to facilitate commercial aviation traffic safety, to protect the safety of passengers and goods flying on commercial aircraft, and to preserve the economic stability of the commercial aviation industry.

SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON POSSESSION OF FIREARMS IN CERTAIN AIRPORT BUILDINGS AND AIRFIELDS.

(a) In General- Chapter 463 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 46303 the following:

`Sec. 46303A. Prohibition on possession of firearms in certain airport buildings and airfields

`(a) In General- Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for an individual to possess a firearm at a commercial airport in any area in a terminal building, in any area adjacent to the sterile area, in an airfield, or in any building that opens on to an airfield.

`(b) Exceptions- The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the following:

`(1) Individuals authorized to carry firearms under section 1540.111(b) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling).

`(2) Members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty.

`(3) Individuals who bring firearms into an airport building solely to check the firearms in checked baggage in accordance with section 1540.111(c) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling).

`(c) Penalty- An individual who violates the prohibition in subsection (a) shall be imprisoned for not more than 10 years, fined under title 18, or both.

`(d) Definitions- In this section:

`(1) COMMERCIAL AIRPORT- The term `commercial airport' means an airport that holds an airport operating certificate under part 139 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling).

`(2) FIREARM- The term `firearm' has the meaning given that term in section 921 of title 18, United States Code.

`(3) STERILE AREA- The term `sterile area' has the meaning given that term in section 1540.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling).'.

(b) Clerical Amendment- The table of sections for chapter 463 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 46303 the following:

`46303A. Prohibition on possession of firearms in certain airport buildings and airfields.'.

SEC. 4. SIGNS WARNING OF PROHIBITION ON POSSESSION OF FIREARMS IN AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDINGS.

The Secretary of Transportation shall ensure that signs are posted in airport terminal buildings to warn passengers of the prohibition on the possession of firearms in airport terminal buildings and other areas under section 46303A of title 49, United States Code, as added by section 3.

Here's its' current status:

S.3366
Title: Firearm-Free Airport Act
Sponsor: Sen Lautenberg, Frank R. [NJ] (introduced 5/13/2010) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/13/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Please take the time to read this and have something factual to base your objections on.

[BrowningBoy]

Didn't they make a movie about the federal govt. infringing upon states rights? I think they called it The Blue and the Gray. I wonder what the uniforms will look like in the sequel?

[Tequila Sunrise]

N.J. senator targets Ga. guns-in-airports legislation

http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-poli...ts-526653.html

By Bob Keefe

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
WASHINGTON -- Taking direct aim at controversial gun legislation just passed by the Georgia General Assembly, a New Jersey senator has introduced a bill that would expand federal regulations on guns in airports.


Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg's "Firearm-Free Airports Act" would make it illegal to carry a firearm into any non-federally regulated area of an airport, including the lobby, baggage claim and ticket counter areas.
The bill would counter legislation passed by the General Assembly that would allow gun permit holders to carry weapons in any non-secure areas of a Georgia airport -- including Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the world's busiest. The Georgia legislation is awaiting Gov. Sonny Perdue's signature.
“In the post-9/11 world, it simply defies common sense that it would be legal to carry a gun into an airport,” Lautenberg said in a statement. "Our airports face threats every day, and allowing someone to walk into a major airport with a loaded gun is a recipe for disaster."
Proponents of the Georgia legislation, backed by the National Rifle Association, have said it would clarify confusing regulations on where gun owners could carry their weapons.
Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson, Georgia's junior U.S. senator, said he had not seen Lautenberg's bill Thursday, but expressed concern about federal lawmakers intervening in state law.
"We … start to try to pass acts to contravene state laws, that's something you have to be concerned with," Isakson said. "But I'll have to look at it."

Can somebody throw a bucket of water on this asshat and melt him? Make it a big bucket and get Menendez at the same time. Boy these two love to scream States Rights when it suits them and then they go and get their noses in everybody elses business whenever they like. Lord forgive me but I was hoping Lautenberg was going to croak when he fell down those steps!

[Brick]

Didn't they make a movie about the federal govt. infringing upon states rights? I think they called it The Blue and the Gray. I wonder what the uniforms will look like in the sequel?

Don't forget, the side with the simplest uniforms wins!

[Azzy]

What the hell are you talking about?

I may be wrong, but if I don a tinfoil hat, I think he means "its all them damn Jews fault".

Could be wrong. But thats the only way I could interpret it.

[press1280]

The crypt-keeper strikes again! I don't see this getting through the senate, not with the current political climate.