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Equal Firearm Rights for Military Families

New rules ensure military spouses have the same rights as service members to receive firearms and ammunition at duty stations. The act also simplifies how spouses' residency is determined for federal firearm laws, making it easier to legally acquire and possess firearms.
Key points
Military spouses can now legally acquire firearms and ammunition at the service member's duty station, both domestically and abroad.
Residency rules for firearm laws will be the same for service members and their spouses, simplifying compliance.
The changes will take effect 180 days after the act is signed into law.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_961
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Process start date: 2025-03-11