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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2013 - 2014
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | January 17, 2013 03:46 PM |
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| From: | Representative Marcia M. Hahn |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Designation of the Pennsylvania Long Rifle |
| I intend to reintroduce legislation that would designate the Pennsylvania Long Rifle as the official firearm of the Commonwealth (former House Bill 910). Although few are aware of its history, the Pennsylvania Long Rifle played a vital role in the development of firearms in the 18th century and is considered the first truly American firearm. Developed by skilled gunsmiths in Northampton and Lancaster counties, the Pennsylvania Long Rifle was a long-barreled rifle that deviated from any other type of firearm in existence. It was lauded not only for its exceptional accuracy and range, but also for its unique beauty and craftsmanship. Upon its development, the Pennsylvania Long Rifle was widely used by frontiersmen during the American fur trade and was an important tool of survival as our ancestors traveled west and south to discovered new lands. Given the appreciation for firearms among many Pennsylvanians, I believe that it’s time for the Commonwealth to acknowledge the significant heritage of the Pennsylvania Long Rifle. It is my hope that designating the Pennsylvania Long Rifle as the Commonwealth’s official firearm will help our citizens to be aware of the substantial role that this rifle has played in the Commonwealth’s gunmaking traditions and in the development of America. If you have any questions, please contact Gail Pakosky at 783-8573 or email gpakosky@pahousegop.com. Previous co-sponsors: GROVE, BEAR , BOYD , CALTAGIRONE , CLYMER , COHEN , CREIGHTON , CUTLER , DALEY , DAY, EVERETT , FARRY, FLECK , GEIST , GEORGE, GIBBONS , GOODMAN, HARHART , HENNESSEY , HESS , HUTCHINSON , KAUFFMAN , MAHONEY , MAJOR , MARSHALL , MILLARD , MILLER , MOUL , MURT, PEIFER , PETRARCA , PICKETT , PYLE , QUINN , RAPP , READSHAW , REICHLEY , ROCK , SCAVELLO , STABACK , STEVENSON , TALLMAN, VULAKOVICH , BENNINGHOFF , GILLESPIE , SACCONE and HAHN |
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Introduced as HB636
Memo Updated: January 17, 2013 03:47 PM