Ammunition buyers would need to show ID in person, and sellers would need federal licenses and report bulk sales.
This bill would change how ammunition is sold in the United States. It would require all ammunition sellers to get a federal license and make sure buyers show a photo ID in person for every purchase. Also, sellers would have to report sales of more than 1,000 rounds to law enforcement.
Today, federal law does not require all ammunition sellers to be licensed, nor does it mandate face-to-face ID checks for ammunition purchases. There are also no federal rules for reporting large ammunition sales to individuals. If this bill becomes law, all ammunition dealers would need a federal license. Buyers would also have to show a photo ID in person for every purchase. Licensed sellers would also have to report sales of more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition to an unlicensed person. These reports would be required within five business days and sent to law enforcement.
HR 7166 · 119th Congress · January 20, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 6/10
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