To require serialization of firearms produced through additive manufacturing and of unserialized firearms possessed by federally licensed firearms dealers and gunsmiths, to establish penalties for violations, and for other purposes

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 24Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Summary

**What it does:** This bill would require serial numbers on 3D-printed firearms and unserialized guns held by licensed firearms dealers and gunsmiths. It would also establish penalties for violations. **Who it affects:** - People who make firearms using 3D printers or similar technology - Federally licensed firearms dealers (gun stores) - Licensed gunsmiths - Anyone who violates the new serialization requirements **What would change:** - All 3D-printed firearms would need to have serial numbers - Licensed dealers and gunsmiths would need to add serial numbers to any unserialized firearms in their possession - New criminal penalties would apply to those who don't follow these rules - Law enforcement would have better ability to trace these previously hard-to-track firearms The bill is currently being reviewed by a House committee and has not been voted on by Congress.

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