To provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 11, 2017)
This bill amends the federal criminal code to establish a three-day waiting period for certain handgun transfers.
Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer to sell or transfer a handgun to an unlicensed individual unless three business days have elapsed since the licensee initiated a background check.
Additionally, the bill makes it unlawful for an unlicensed individual to receive a handgun purchased or borrowed from another unlicensed individual unless at least three days have elapsed since the recipient most recently offered to purchase or borrow the handgun.
What just happenedOct 19, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 11, 2017
- Oct 19, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Oct 11, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 11, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 11, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House