Strengthening ATF Enforcement: Removing Barriers to Gun Tracing and Dealer Oversight.
This Act removes long-standing legislative restrictions that prevented the ATF from fully utilizing firearms data and effectively overseeing licensed dealers. The changes aim to enhance public safety by making it easier for law enforcement to trace crime guns and tighten regulatory control over the firearms industry. Citizens will see increased transparency regarding gun crime data.
Key points
Eliminates restrictions (Tiahrt Amendments) on the ATF's ability to access, use, and share firearms trace data for investigations.
Allows the ATF to consolidate and electronically search records of gun sales, including those from dealers who have gone out of business.
Lowers the standard for revoking a Federal Firearms License (FFL) from 'willful violation' to 'knowing violation,' making it easier to shut down non-compliant dealers.
Removes the requirement that records from instant background checks (NICS) must be destroyed within 24 hours, allowing for longer data retention.
Status:
Expired
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