Electronic Firearm Database: Modernizing Crime Gun Tracing
This law mandates the ATF to create an electronic, searchable database of all firearm transaction records (sales, production, import) within three years. The goal is to significantly speed up the tracing of guns used in crimes by law enforcement agencies at all levels. Crucially, the database cannot be searched using any individual's personal identifying information, ensuring privacy protection while enhancing public safety investigations.
Key points
Requires the ATF to establish an electronic database of all firearm transaction records within three years to modernize crime gun tracing.
Access to the database is strictly limited to bona fide law enforcement investigations, foreign intelligence gathering, and compliance inspections.
Privacy safeguard: The database cannot be searched using any personally identifiable information of individuals.
Licensed dealers may voluntarily submit or relinquish older paper records (after 10 years) to the ATF for digitization.
Status:
Introduced
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