Federal Firearm Licensing: New Requirements for Gun Purchase and Transfer
This Act mandates a Federal license for acquiring or receiving any firearm, requiring citizens to complete safety training, pass written and practical tests, and undergo extensive background checks and fingerprinting. The license is valid for 5 years but permits the purchase of only one specific firearm within 30 days of issuance, fundamentally changing the acquisition process. All private sales must now be processed through a licensed dealer.
Key points
A new Federal Firearm License (FFL) is mandatory for purchasing or receiving any firearm.
Licensing requires mandatory safety training, written and practical firing tests, detailed background checks, and fingerprint submission.
Each license is valid for 5 years but only authorizes the purchase of a single firearm within 30 days of issuance.
All private gun sales must be processed through a licensed dealer who conducts a background check (Point-of-Sale check).
Authorities can deny or revoke a license if the applicant is deemed a "significant danger" to themselves or others.
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