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Right to bear arms on military-managed recreational lands.

This new bill aims to protect the right of individuals to possess firearms on recreational lands managed by the military, such as water resources development projects. This means that if you comply with federal and state gun laws, you will be able to legally carry a firearm in these areas. The goal is to remove current restrictions that prevent the exercise of this right in these specific locations.
Key points
Allows legal possession of firearms on recreational lands managed by the Secretary of the Army, including water bodies and parks.
Requires firearm possession to comply with federal and state law, meaning individuals prohibited from owning firearms still cannot carry them.
Removes existing regulations that prohibited loaded firearms and ammunition on these lands, granting citizens more freedom for self-defense.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_988
Sponsor: Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7]
Process start date: 2021-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_988.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows legal possession of firearms on recreational lands managed by the Secretary of the Army, including water bodies and parks.
  • Requires firearm possession to comply with federal and state law, meaning individuals prohibited from owning firearms still cannot carry them.
  • Removes existing regulations that prohibited loaded firearms and ammunition on these lands, granting citizens more freedom for self-defense.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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