By Sean Whaley, Las Vegas Review-Journal <\/p>\n
CARSON CITY A flurry of firearm and Second Amendment related bills introduced in the Legislature have already generated plenty of controversy even though none of the major proposals have even had hearings yet. <\/p>\n
First there was a dust-up between Senate Democrats and Republicans over a GOP gun measure that includes domestic violence provisions that Democrats said fell short of what is needed. <\/p>\n
Firearms are making some noise in the Nevada Legislature this session. <\/p>\n
This could be the year of the gun, as Republicans, who are in the majority in the Legislature for the first time in decades, see a chance to enact Second Amendment measures supported by many of their constituents. <\/p>\n
Assembly Judiciary Chairman Ira Hansen, R-Sparks, said the large number of bills is in part a reflection of concerns that there is a strong movement to curtail gun rights nationally. <\/p>\n
At least nine bills directly relating to firearms have either been introduced or are being drafted. <\/p>\n
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