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Increased Accountability for Gun Dealers: Inspections, Penalties, and Safety Requirements.

This law significantly tightens oversight of licensed firearms dealers by allowing federal authorities to conduct three times more annual inspections and dramatically increasing prison sentences for serious violations, particularly those linked to illegal gun trafficking. It also mandates that dealers must offer secure gun storage devices and allows for license revocation or high civil fines for non-compliance, aiming to enhance public safety.
Key points
Annual compliance inspections for firearms dealers are increased from once to three times per year.
Maximum prison sentences for certain dealer violations (like poor recordkeeping) are raised from 1 year to 5 years, or up to 10 years if related to gun trafficking.
Dealers must make secure gun storage or safety devices available to non-licensee buyers, or face license suspension or a $10,000 civil penalty.
The requirement to prove that violations were committed 'willfully' is removed for certain licensing and recordkeeping offenses, lowering the enforcement burden.
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Print number: 118_HR_3863
Sponsor: Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]
Process start date: 2023-06-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3863.

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 2023-06-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Annual compliance inspections for firearms dealers are increased from once to three times per year.
  • Maximum prison sentences for certain dealer violations (like poor recordkeeping) are raised from 1 year to 5 years, or up to 10 years if related to gun trafficking.
  • Dealers must make secure gun storage or safety devices available to non-licensee buyers, or face license suspension or a $10,000 civil penalty.
  • The requirement to prove that violations were committed 'willfully' is removed for certain licensing and recordkeeping offenses, lowering the enforcement burden.
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. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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