Mandatory Background Checks Extended to Ammunition Sales and Private Transfers.
This law mandates that licensed dealers must conduct background checks for nearly all private sales or transfers of ammunition between citizens. The goal is to prevent individuals legally prohibited from owning firearms from acquiring ammunition, thereby enhancing public safety. Citizens engaging in private ammunition transfers will generally need to use a licensed dealer, except for specific family gifts or use at shooting ranges.
Key points
Mandatory federal background checks are now required for most ammunition transfers, mirroring the process for firearms.
Private transfers of ammunition between unlicensed individuals must be facilitated by a licensed dealer who performs the background check.
Exemptions exist for transfers between immediate family members (e.g., spouses, parents, children) and for temporary use at shooting ranges or during hunting.
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