This bill establishes a process for individuals to appeal if their firearm transfer applications are denied and ensures timely decisions on these applications.
ATF Transparency Act This bill modifies procedural requirements related to the transfer or making of firearms that are subject to regulation under the National Firearms Act (e. g., machine guns, short-barreled shotguns, and silencers). The bill permits the transfer of a firearm if 90 days have elapsed since the application to transfer the firearm was filed, and the application has not been denied. Additionally, the bill establishes an administrative relief process with respect to an application to transfer that is denied. The bill permits the making of a firearm if 90 days have elapsed since the application to make the firearm was filed, and the application has not been denied. Finally, the bill requires reports on firearms-related background check inquiries that remain unresolved after 90 days and the percentage of firearms-related background check inquiries related to the transfer of a firearm that were administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
1. The bill requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to create a process for appealing firearm transfer denials. 2. Individuals denied firearm transfers will receive a transaction number and can appeal the decision with supporting information. 3. If the Bureau does not decide on an application within 90 days, the application will be automatically approved. 4. Successful appeals will result in reimbursement for reasonable attorney fees incurred by the individual. 5. The bill aims to reduce delays and errors in firearm transfer applications and improve transparency.