Preventing Gun Purchases for Individuals with Pretrial Court Orders
This act aims to prevent individuals subject to a court order prohibiting firearm possession during pretrial release from purchasing guns. These changes are designed to enhance public safety by strengthening the background check system. Citizens may feel a greater sense of security due to restricted access to firearms for individuals under such prohibitions.
Key points
The background check system for firearm purchases will now include court orders prohibiting gun possession during pretrial release.
Individuals under a court order restricting firearm possession while awaiting trial will be unable to legally purchase firearms.
The act authorizes funding for states and Indian Tribes to report these pretrial orders to the national background check system.
Status:
Introduced
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