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Mandatory Reporting of Lost or Stolen Firearms

New rules require gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms within 48 hours. Failure to do so can result in fines and a temporary ban on owning firearms. This aims to make it harder to traffic guns illegally.
Key points
Gun owners must report lost or stolen firearms within 48 hours of discovering the loss or theft.
Reporting can be done through an online portal or to local law enforcement.
Failure to report can result in civil penalties: up to $1,000 for the first violation, up to $5,000 for subsequent violations.
Individuals fined twice cannot acquire a firearm for one year, and those fined three times for five years.
The national instant criminal background check system will be updated to include these new rules.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5245
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Process start date: 2021-09-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Gun Trafficker Detection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5245.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Gun owners must report lost or stolen firearms within 48 hours of discovering the loss or theft.
  • Reporting can be done through an online portal or to local law enforcement.
  • Failure to report can result in civil penalties: up to $1,000 for the first violation, up to $5,000 for subsequent violations.
  • Individuals fined twice cannot acquire a firearm for one year, and those fined three times for five years.
  • The national instant criminal background check system will be updated to include these new rules.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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