Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Jun 24, 2026
What it does
The bill would require individuals to obtain a federal firearm owner license to possess qualifying firearms—defined as handguns or semiautomatic rifles capable of accepting detachable magazines holding more than 10 rounds—unless exempted for law enforcement, military, supervised minors, hunters, or those engaged in sanctioned training. It establishes a national record of sale system for qualifying firearms, mandates reporting of lost or stolen firearms, prohibits transfers to prohibited persons, and imposes criminal penalties for noncompliance, while allowing states to maintain certified licensing systems that may substitute for the federal license. The Act aims to reduce gun violence by…
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