New 5-Year Ban on Gun Sales After Violent Misdemeanor Convictions.
This Act establishes a new, temporary federal prohibition on selling firearms and ammunition to individuals convicted of specific violent misdemeanors. Citizens convicted of such an offense within the preceding five years will be barred from legal purchase, aiming to enhance public safety by expanding federal background check requirements. The law includes due process safeguards regarding legal representation and jury trial rights.
Key points
Prohibits the sale of firearms and ammunition to anyone convicted of a defined "violent misdemeanor" within the last 5 years.
A violent misdemeanor includes offenses involving the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force or a deadly weapon.
The prohibition does not apply if the conviction was expunged, set aside, or if civil rights were restored.
The new rules only apply to convictions occurring 6 months after the law is enacted.
Status:
Expired
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