Bill 118 hr 4202, also known as the Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2023, aims to update and modernize the reporting requirements for multiple firearm sales in the United States. The bill specifically targets the sale of multiple firearms to the same individual within a five-day period.
Under current law, licensed firearm dealers are required to report multiple handgun sales to the same individual within a five-day period to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). However, this reporting requirement does not extend to the sale of multiple long guns, such as rifles and shotguns.
The Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2023 seeks to close this loophole by expanding the reporting requirement to include the sale of multiple long guns to the same individual within a five-day period. This expansion is intended to help law enforcement agencies track and prevent the illegal trafficking of firearms.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the reporting process for licensed firearm dealers, making it easier for them to comply with the reporting requirements. This includes the use of electronic reporting systems and other modern technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Overall, the Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2023 aims to enhance the ability of law enforcement agencies to track and prevent the illegal trafficking of firearms by updating and modernizing the reporting requirements for multiple firearm sales in the United States.