Domestic Violence Protection: Expanding Firearm Prohibitions
This act aims to enhance the safety of domestic violence victims by broadening the definition of "intimate partner" and "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence." This means more individuals subject to protective orders will be safeguarded from abusers possessing firearms. Additionally, it establishes a grant program to assist states and tribes in effectively removing firearms from adjudicated domestic violence offenders.
Key points
Expands the federal definitions of "intimate partner" and "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" to include dating partners and others protected by local laws.
Prohibits individuals subject to domestic violence protective orders, including emergency orders, from possessing or purchasing firearms and ammunition.
Establishes a grant program for states and tribes to support law enforcement and courts in removing firearms from domestic violence offenders.
Requires courts to issue firearm surrender orders, mandating abusers to surrender or sell firearms within 24 hours and file sworn declarations.
Ensures safe storage of surrendered firearms and their return upon expiration of the protective order, subject to background checks.
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