It would prohibit a firearm transfer between private parties until a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer conducts a successful background check.

[1][2] Gun violence in the United States results in tens of thousands of deaths and injuries annually.

This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., individuals who are not federally licensed as gun professionals).

The prohibition does not apply to certain firearm transfers, such as a gift between spouses in good faith.

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