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Firearm Licensing and Sales Records: New Rules for Gun Owners.

This act introduces a federal firearm owner licensing requirement for citizens and a system for recording the sale of certain firearms. Its aim is to enhance public safety by restricting access to firearms for unauthorized individuals and facilitating the tracing of firearms used in crimes. Citizens will need to apply for a license and report changes of address and firearm loss.
Key points
Requirement for most citizens to obtain a federal firearm owner license for certain types of firearms, with specific exemptions.
Establishment of a federal record of sale and transfer system for certain firearms, requiring licensed dealers to facilitate transactions.
Mandatory reporting of lost or stolen firearms within 72 hours and changes of address within 60 days.
New regulations on safe firearm storage to prevent child access, with penalties for non-compliance.
Provisions for appealing denials or revocations of firearm owner licenses.
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Print number: 117_S_4184
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Process start date: 2022-05-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4184.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requirement for most citizens to obtain a federal firearm owner license for certain types of firearms, with specific exemptions.
  • Establishment of a federal record of sale and transfer system for certain firearms, requiring licensed dealers to facilitate transactions.
  • Mandatory reporting of lost or stolen firearms within 72 hours and changes of address within 60 days.
  • New regulations on safe firearm storage to prevent child access, with penalties for non-compliance.
  • Provisions for appealing denials or revocations of firearm owner licenses.
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 Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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