Most private gun sales would need a background check through a licensed dealer.
This bill would require nearly all private firearm sales and transfers between individuals to go through a licensed gun dealer, who would then conduct a background check. This change aims to ensure that people legally barred from owning guns cannot get them through private sales. However, there are specific exceptions for transfers between close family members, temporary self-defense, and certain recreational uses.
Today, federal law generally does not require background checks for private firearm sales between unlicensed individuals. This bill would make it unlawful for most private firearm transfers to occur without a licensed dealer first conducting a background check. However, it would allow specific exceptions for transfers between close family members and for temporary use in certain situations like self-defense or hunting.
HR 18 · 119th Congress · June 10, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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