Firearms Licensing Reform Act of 2022
Rationale
Updates outdated laws to enhance public safety while respecting responsible gun ownership through modern background checks.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Firearms Control |
Strict licensing, limited categories
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Licensed ownership with background checks
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Firearms ControlProposer
Party
ALAYON
ALAYON builds a future where order and opportunity rise together, forging a nation of strength and vision.
Core pillars
Léo Girard
Chancellor of the exchequer · Age 47
Léo Girard, a fiery orator with a working-class upbringing, uses his street-smart instincts and idealistic vision to rally crowds and challenge the status quo with passionate, principled speeches.
Timeline
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Draft17 June 2022
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Vote Open17 June 2022
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Vote Closed16 August 2022
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Did Not Become Law16 August 2022
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 20 / 348 seats (5.7%)
Against: 117 · Abstained: 131 · Not voted: 80
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON Proposer | 20 | Yes | No reason given |
| Blue Labour | 46 | No | We shouldn't allow guns at all |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! | 61 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement | 71 | No | The Green-Left Movement opposes this reform because loosening strict firearms licensing risks increasing gun availability and undermining public safety. Background checks are important, but they are not enough—we should strengthen existing restrictions and work toward reducing civilian firearm ownership. |
| National Front | 70 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 8 / 577 seats (1.4%)
Against: 199 · Abstained: 233 · Not voted: 137
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON Proposer | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| Blue Labour | 31 | No | We shouldn't allow guns at all |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! | 159 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement | 168 | No | The Green-Left Movement opposes this reform because loosening strict firearms licensing risks increasing gun availability and undermining public safety. Background checks are important, but they are not enough—we should strengthen existing restrictions and work toward reducing civilian firearm ownership. |
| National Front | 74 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“The Green-Left Movement opposes this reform because loosening strict firearms licensing risks increasing gun availability and undermining public safety. Background checks are important, but they are not enough—we should strengthen existing restrictions and work toward reducing civilian firearm ownership.”
“We shouldn't allow guns at all”