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This Concurrent Resolution urges Congress and the President of the United States to pass H.R.225, a bill designed to clarify and strengthen protections for individuals transporting firearms and ammunition across state lines. The resolution highlights that while the Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms, current laws and differing state regulations can lead to law-abiding citizens facing criminal charges when traveling with legally owned firearms. It specifically references the Firearm Owners' Protection Act of 1986 (FOPA), which allows for the transport of unloaded, secured firearms between states where they are legal, but notes that this protection can be undermined by interpretations of "readily accessible" during travel, especially when unexpected events like missed flights require overnight stays in states with stricter laws. The resolution uses the example of Greg Revell, who was detained in New Jersey after a flight delay, to illustrate this problem. H.R.225 aims to expand the definition of "transport" under FOPA to explicitly include activities incidental to travel, such as staying in temporary lodging, stopping for necessities, or dealing with emergencies, thereby preventing law-abiding gun owners from facing unjust criminal penalties due to unforeseen travel circumstances.