Bill > S3544

This bill, titled the Federal Firearm Licensing Act, proposes significant changes to federal firearm laws by requiring individuals to obtain a Federal firearm purchasing license before they can purchase, receive, or possess a firearm. The Attorney General would establish a system for issuing these licenses, which would require applicants to complete firearms safety training, including written and hands-on testing, undergo a background investigation and criminal history check, provide proof of identity and fingerprints, and identify the specific firearm they intend to acquire. Licenses would be valid for a single firearm purchase within 30 days of issuance and would expire after five years, with the Attorney General notifying state and local officials of license applications. The Attorney General could deny a license if the applicant poses a significant danger of bodily injury to themselves or others, based on factors like a history of violence, restraining order violations, or certain criminal offenses, and applicants denied a license would have the right to judicial review. Licenses could also be revoked if the licensee is later found to pose a danger or if firearm possession would violate existing laws, with procedures for firearm removal and potential reinstatement upon license renewal. The bill also mandates that sellers report firearm transactions to the Attorney General within three business days, and it includes provisions for point-of-sale background checks by licensed dealers for transfers between unlicensed individuals, with exceptions for states that have substantially similar licensing processes.

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