Georgia CommonsHR 148: National African American Gun Association; 10th anniversary; recognize
Last action February 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution congratulates the National African American Gun Association on its 10th anniversary and directs the House Clerk to send the group a copy of the honor.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. It recognizes the National African American Gun Association, founded in 2015 by Philip Smith with its first chapter in metro Atlanta, on the occasion of its 10th anniversary on February 28, 2025. The resolution describes the organization's growth to over 120 chapters in more than 40 states and its work on Second Amendment advocacy, firearm safety education, and youth training within the African American community. The House formally congratulates the organization and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the group.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the National African American Gun Association on its 10th anniversary on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement since it is a ceremonial resolution.
Who it affects
The National African American Gun Association and its founder Philip Smith are the direct subjects of this recognition. The resolution also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute the commemorative copy.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect. It gives official state recognition to an organization focused on firearm ownership, safety, and advocacy within the African American community, but it does not alter any Georgia statute, funding, or regulation.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount the organization's founding in 2015 by Philip Smith and its first chapter, the Bass Reeves Gun Club, in metro Atlanta.
- The whereas clauses note growth to over 120 chapters in more than 40 states and describe its advocacy, education, and safety training activities.
- The first resolving clause has the House congratulate the organization on its 10th anniversary and extend best wishes.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.
From the bill
“the National African American Gun Association was founded in 2015 by Philip Smith, who established its first chapter, the Bass Reeves Gun Club, in metro Atlanta”
“the members of this body congratulate the National African American Gun Association upon the grand occasion of its 10th anniversary as well as extend best wishes for continued success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Alan Powell (R, HD-033)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
- Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
Topics
- gun rights advocacy
- legislative resolution
- African American history
- Second Amendment