The Federal Firearm Licensing Act would require all individuals to obtain a federal firearms license before purchasing, receiving, or possessing a firearm. To qualify for a license, applicants must complete firearms safety training (including written and hands-on firing tests), pass a background investigation, submit fingerprints and identifying information, and provide details about the specific firearm they intend to buy. 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 of issuance, then expire after 5 years. The bill also requires private gun sellers to conduct transfers through licensed dealers, strengthens background checks by allowing state and local officials to flag applicants who pose a danger of bodily injury to themselves or others, and requires gun sellers to report transactions to the Attorney General within three business days. States with substantially similar licensing systems would be exempt from the federal requirement. Individuals denied licenses could appeal in federal court.
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