Extends gun background check waiting periods for buyers if the system is delayed.
This bill would make gun buyers wait longer for their firearm if their background check isn't immediately approved. Currently, if the system doesn't respond in 3 business days, a gun can be transferred. This bill would extend that to at least 20 business days, requiring the buyer to submit a special request to continue the process.
Today, if the national background check system doesn't respond within 3 business days, a licensed gun dealer can transfer a firearm. This bill would change that, requiring a minimum 20-business-day waiting period if the system is delayed, and would also remove the current 10-business-day maximum response time for the system. Gun buyers would need to submit a special petition to trigger the extended waiting period.
HR 3868 · 119th Congress · June 10, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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