Proposal seeks to close 'ghost gun' loophole, criminalize guns on private property

Hoping to send a message to the world that Las Vegas is safe, one of the biggest players in the resort industry is asking lawmakers to strengthen existing laws surrounding private businesses that choose to ban firearms on their premises.

Assembly Bill 286 received its first hearing in the Assembly Judiciary committee Wednesday. The bill also targets unregulated firearms that skirt federal law by being sold as part of DIY assembly kits.

The proposed legislation continues gun-reform efforts made by Democratic lawmakers in 2019. That year, the Legislature passed laws to expand background checks, ban bump stocks, establish gun storage requirements and allow courts to order the removal of guns from people deemed a risk to themselves or others.

Strengthening trespass laws

Private businesses already have the ability to ban firearms on their premises. Many do, under threat of trespass.

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