To ban the import of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, to promote the safe storage and use of handguns by consumers, and to extend Brady background checks to gun shows.
Amends the Brady Act to prohibit (with exceptions) any licensed manufacturer, importer, or dealer from selling, delivering, or transferring a handgun to anyone other than a person licensed under the Act unless the transferee is provided with a secure gun storage or safety device. Entitles an individual who has lawful possession and control of a handgun, and who uses a secure gun storage or safety device with the handgun, to immunity from civil liability. Amends the Brady Act to prohibit any person from organizing, planning, promoting, or operating a gun show without: (1) verifying the identity of each vendor participating by examining a valid identification document containing a photograph of the vendor; (2) requiring each vendor to sign a ledger with identifying information; (3) notifying each attendee of requirements under the Act; and (4) maintaining a copy of the records.
Authorizes the Secretary to enter the place of business of any show or show promoter to examine required records and the licensees' inventories, without a warrant.
Increases penalties for: (1) serious recordkeeping violations by licensees; and (2) violations of criminal background check requirements.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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