Mandatory Background Checks for Nearly All Private Firearm Sales.
This Act mandates that almost all private firearm transfers between unlicensed individuals must be processed through a licensed dealer who will conduct a federal background check on the recipient. This means citizens selling or giving away a firearm must use a dealer's services, aiming to close the private sale loophole and enhance public safety. However, transfers between immediate family members and temporary loans for specific activities are exempt.
Key points
All private firearm sales or transfers between individuals must now be facilitated by a licensed dealer who performs a mandatory federal background check on the recipient.
Key exceptions are established for gifts and loans between immediate family members (e.g., spouses, parents, children) and temporary transfers for activities like hunting or target practice.
The Act explicitly prohibits the establishment of a national firearms registry and will take effect 180 days after its enactment.
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