Vote Without Fear Act

Bringing a gun to a polling place or ballot-counting facility would become a federal crime under this bill. It would make it illegal to knowingly possess a firearm inside or within 100 yards of any location where federal election administration, voting, or ballot counting is taking place. Violations would carry up to one year in prison, or up to five years if the person intended to use the firearm in a crime. Exceptions are made for law enforcement on duty, firearms kept in vehicles that aren't removed or brandished, and guns in private residences or businesses that happen to be near a polling site.