Bill > HR4227

This bill, known as the Ammunition Modernization and Monitoring Oversight (AMMO) Act, proposes several significant changes to federal regulations on ammunition sales and transfers. It would require federal firearms licensees (FFLs) to obtain a specific license to deal in ammunition, mandating detailed recordkeeping for ammunition sales similar to existing firearm regulations. The bill restricts bulk ammunition purchases by limiting sales to no more than 100 rounds of .50 caliber or 1,000 rounds of other calibers within a 5-day period, and requires buyers to provide written certification about their recent ammunition purchases. Additionally, the bill introduces a background check requirement for ammunition transfers, similar to firearm background checks, where licensed dealers must verify the buyer's identity and check their eligibility through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). The legislation also strengthens penalties for violations, including fines ranging from $10,000 to $250,000 and potential license revocation for repeated infractions. Ammunition sellers would be required to post signs detailing sales restrictions and penalties, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) would be mandated to publish annual reports on ammunition sales violations. The bill explicitly states that it does not aim to create a national ammunition registry and does not interfere with state-level ammunition regulations.

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