Preventing Gun Purchases for Individuals with Pretrial Firearm Prohibitions
This bill aims to prevent individuals subject to a lawful court order prohibiting firearm possession during pretrial release from purchasing guns. It updates the existing background check system to include these prohibitions, enhancing public safety. Additionally, states and Indian tribes can receive funding to improve reporting of such orders to the national background check system.
Key points
Expanded Background Checks: Individuals under a court order prohibiting firearm possession during pretrial release will be denied gun purchases.
State Funding: Grants will be available to states and Indian tribes to improve reporting of pretrial firearm prohibition orders to the national database.
Enhanced Public Safety: The goal is to prevent firearms from being acquired by individuals deemed a risk by a court prior to their trial.
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