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Ending Automatic Gun Sales: Mandatory Full Background Check Completion.

This law introduces a critical change to firearm purchase rules. Dealers will no longer be allowed to sell a gun if the federal background check has not been fully completed and approved. This eliminates the current mechanism that permits automatic transaction finalization after a set period, even if the check is still pending.
Key points
Firearm sales are only permitted after a positive result from a full background check is received.
Eliminates the legal loophole that allowed gun sales when the background check exceeded the statutory time limit (the 'default proceed' rule).
The requirement aims to enhance public safety by ensuring every sale is fully vetted.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1116
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2023-03-30