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Handgun Licensing Grant Program
Recent Bills/Handgun Licensing Grant Program

Handgun Licensing Grant Program

IntroducedJanuary 16, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Why This Matters

This bill establishes a program to provide funding for states to create and improve handgun licensing laws. It aims to reduce gun violence by ensuring that only qualified individuals can purchase handguns.

If you live in a state with handgun licensing, this bill could lead to better regulations and potentially lower gun violence rates.
Who this affects
States · Local governments · Communities
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill creates a grant program for states to develop handgun licensing requirements.
  2. 2The Attorney General will award grants to eligible states and local governments.
  3. 3The program aims to improve handgun purchaser licensing to reduce gun violence.
  4. 4Grants will be awarded based on competitive applications from states and local governments.
  5. 5The bill emphasizes the importance of handgun licensing in preventing firearm-related deaths.
Read the detailed summary

Handgun Permit to Purchase Act This bill authorizes a grant program for states, local governments, and Indian tribes to implement and evaluate handgun purchaser licensing requirements.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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IntroducedCurrentJan 16, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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The President

Joe Biden
46th President
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