S3544 Federal Firearm Licensing Act

↓Restricts gun access model confidence 95%

Requires a federal license with background investigation, fingerprints, and other checks for anyone to purchase, receive or possess a firearm, and mandates point-of-sale background checks through a licensed dealer for all private transfers.

it shall be unlawful for any individual to purchase, receive, or possess a firearm unless the individual has a valid Federal firearm purchasing license.

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↓Restricts gun access model confidence 90%

Authorizes the Attorney General to deny or revoke a firearm purchasing license if the applicant or licensee is determined to pose a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others based on specified risk factors, with notice, hearing, and firearm removal procedures.

The Attorney General may deny a license under this section if the Attorney General determines that the applicant poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm, after examining factors the Attorney General considers are relevant to the determination, including-- (aa) history of threats or acts of violence toward self or others;

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↓Restricts gun access model confidence 85%

Imposes mandatory training (written test, hands-on firing test), proof of identity, fingerprints, firearm-specific identifying information, 30-day single-purchase validity for new licenses, 5-year renewal, state notification, RAP Back enrollment, private-sale reporting within 3 days, and procedures,

an individual shall be eligible to receive such a license if the individual-- (i) has completed training in firearms safety, including-- (I) a written test, to demonstrate knowledge of applicable firearms laws; and (II) hands-on testing, including firing testing, to demonstrate safe use and sufficient accuracy of a firearm;

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