Modernizing Firearm Dealer Regulations: Enhanced Security, Tracing, and Accountability.
This Act significantly tightens regulations for licensed firearm dealers, introducing mandatory security plans, frequent inspections, and higher licensing fees. Key changes include removing restrictions on tracing crime guns and requiring electronic, searchable transaction records, aiming to curb the flow of illegal firearms to criminals.
Key points
Stricter Store Security: Dealers must implement security measures like alarms, video monitoring, and safes to prevent inventory theft, a major source of crime guns.
Improved Crime Gun Tracing: Repeals rules that required the destruction of background check records, allowing law enforcement to retain and search electronic transaction data for criminal investigations.
Regulation of Online Sales Facilitators: Online platforms hosting firearm transfer offers must be licensed and ensure all sales are completed through a licensed dealer performing a background check.
Mandatory Inspections and Higher Penalties: High-risk dealers face mandatory annual inspections, and penalties for violations are increased, making it easier to suspend or revoke licenses.
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