Expanding Gun Restrictions for Stalkers and Dating Partners Abusers.
This law significantly increases protection for victims of domestic violence and stalking by expanding who qualifies as an "intimate partner" to include current and former dating partners. Crucially, it introduces a new federal rule banning individuals convicted of misdemeanor stalking from legally owning or possessing firearms. This change aims to close loopholes and enhance public safety by restricting access to weapons for those who have demonstrated violent or harassing behavior.
Key points
A new federal prohibition on shipping, transporting, possessing, or receiving firearms for individuals convicted of a misdemeanor crime of stalking.
The definition of "intimate partner" is broadened to cover current and former dating relationships, extending protection under existing federal gun laws.
The definition of stalking includes harassment or intimidation that causes reasonable fear of harm to the victim, their family, cohabitants, intimate partners, or their pets/service animals.
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