The Making America Safe and Secure Act of 2024 would establish a federal grant program to help states implement and maintain firearms licensing requirements. States receiving grants would need to establish comprehensive licensing systems for firearm owners and dealers, including thorough background checks, safety training for first-time applicants, and procedures to deny licenses to prohibited individuals based on factors such as criminal history, domestic violence convictions, mental health concerns, and outstanding warrants. The bill also requires firearm dealers to obtain licenses, establishes rules for firearm storage and transfer, and mandates that buyers possess valid licenses before purchasing firearms or ammunition. Grants would be awarded for three-year periods, with states required to submit annual reports on their progress, and no more than two percent of funding can be used for administrative costs. The legislation does not specify an appropriations amount, instead authorizing "such sums as may be necessary" to support the program.
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