This bill would establish a federal licensing system requiring individuals to obtain a license before purchasing or receiving any firearm. To qualify for a license, applicants would need to complete firearms safety training including a written test on firearms laws and hands-on firing tests, pass a background investigation with fingerprinting, and provide details about the specific firearm they intend to purchase. The Attorney General would have 30 days to approve or deny applications, and licenses would be valid for purchasing a single firearm within 30 days and would expire after five years. The legislation also allows the Attorney General to deny or revoke licenses if applicants pose a significant danger to themselves or others, based on factors such as history of violence, domestic violence restraining orders, or unsafe firearm handling. Additionally, the bill requires licensed firearms dealers to conduct background checks on private firearm transfers and mandates that all firearm sales be reported to the Attorney General within three business days, though states with substantially similar licensing requirements could be exempted from the federal system.
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