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Gun Safety: 7-Day Waiting Period for Certain Firearm Purchases

This act introduces a 7-day waiting period for the purchase of semi-automatic firearms, silencers, armor-piercing ammunition, and large-capacity ammunition magazines. This aims to enhance public safety by making it harder to quickly acquire these items, potentially reducing mass shootings and gun violence.
Key points
Establishes a mandatory 7-day waiting period for buying semi-automatic firearms, silencers, armor-piercing ammunition, and large-capacity magazines.
Applies to transfers from licensed dealers and between private individuals.
Aims to restrict access to specific types of firearms and ammunition to improve public safety.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_125
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2021-01-04