Key takeaways:
- The Biden administration announced a proposed regulation that would require thousands of gun sellers to register with the federal government and conduct background checks of their customers.
- The proposed rule is based on a small part of the bipartisan gun law Congress passed last year, which broadened the definition of a “gun dealer” as a way of reducing the number of sales that don’t go through the background check system.
- The Justice Department is now seeking public comment on the proposed rule, which will be open for a period of 60 days.
The Biden administration announced a proposed regulation on Thursday that would require thousands of gun sellers to register with the federal government and conduct background checks of their customers. The move is part of an effort to close the so-called “gun show loophole,” and ensure that all gun sales entail background checks.
The Justice Department announced the proposed rule, which would expand the definition of a firearm dealer and make it clear that sellers at gun shows, flea markets, and those who sell through the mail are required to obtain specific approvals and run background checks before selling guns.
The proposed rule is based on a small part of the bipartisan gun law Congress passed last year, which broadened the definition of a “gun dealer” as a way of reducing the number of sales that don’t go through the background check system. If approved, the proposed rule would affect how guns are sold under federal law, and expand background check requirements to cover more sellers.
The Justice Department is now seeking public comment on the proposed rule, which will be open for a period of 60 days. After the comment period closes, the department will review the comments and make a final decision on the proposed rule. The department has not yet set a timeline for when the rule could be finalized.
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