Gun Safety: Federal Agency Gains Power to Set Firearm Standards.
This bill aims to redefine firearms (pistols, revolvers) as standard consumer products under federal law. If enacted, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) would gain authority to establish mandatory safety standards for firearms and potentially issue recalls for unsafe models. This change could lead to new requirements for safety features on newly manufactured guns, impacting both manufacturers and consumers.
Key points
Firearms would no longer be excluded from the definition of "consumer product" under the Consumer Product Safety Act.
The CPSC would be authorized to impose mandatory safety standards on firearm manufacturers.
Potential introduction of new design and safety feature requirements for pistols and revolvers sold to the public.
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