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Gun LawsSelling guns or ammo through fraud would become a federal crime — up to 5 years in prison.
Gun Laws
Importing, making, or selling a gun or ammunition through lies or false promises would become a federal crime. It applies when a wire, radio, or TV message about the deal crosses state or national lines, and knowingly doing it could bring up to 5 years in prison, a fine, or both.
More about this bill
Selling guns or ammunition through lies or false promises would become a federal crime. The rule would cover anyone who imports, makes, or sells a gun or ammo by fraud. To be covered, the person must also send a message about the deal by wire, radio, or TV. That message has to cross state lines or go to or from another country. A person who knowingly breaks this rule could face up to 5 years in prison, a fine, or both. The rule applies to any person, including licensed gun dealers and private sellers.
Congressional Summary
Stopping the Fraudulent Sale of Firearms Act This bill makes it unlawful to import, manufacture, or sell a firearm or ammunition by fraudulent means (e.g., false representations). Further, it makes it unlawful to transmit a wire, radio, or television communication in interstate or foreign commerce related to such a fraudulent importation, manufacture, or sale. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in Senate
- Action Date
- 2025-06-24
- Date Added
- 2026-10-02
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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