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New Ammunition Purchase Rules: In-Person Sales and Dealer Licensing.

This bill changes how ammunition is purchased, requiring in-person transactions and licensing for dealers. Citizens will need to buy ammunition directly from stores, and sellers will need special licenses and must report large sales.
Key points
Mandatory in-person ammunition purchases: no more online or mail-order sales.
Requirement for ammunition dealers to obtain a license.
Dealers must report sales of over 1,000 rounds to an unlicensed person within 5 business days.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1207
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Process start date: 2021-02-22