Bill > S3873

This bill, known as Jaime's Law, aims to strengthen the background check process for ammunition purchases to prevent individuals prohibited by federal or state law from acquiring it. It amends existing federal law, specifically Section 922 of title 18 of the United States Code, by expanding the requirements for firearm transfers to include ammunition. This means that generally, anyone who is not a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer cannot transfer ammunition to another unlicensed person unless a licensed entity first takes possession of the ammunition to conduct the necessary background checks, similar to how firearm transfers are handled. The bill outlines several exceptions to this rule, including transfers to law enforcement, certain family members, estates, temporary transfers to prevent imminent harm, and transfers for specific lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting, or fishing under certain conditions. It also clarifies that licensed dealers must notify unlicensed recipients of these prohibitions and obtain their certification. The bill includes technical amendments to ensure consistency with other laws and explicitly states that it does not authorize a national firearms or ammunition registry or interfere with states' rights to enact their own laws on the matter. The changes will take effect 180 days after the bill is enacted.

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