Traveler's Gun Rights Act

United States119th CongressS-966Senate
Updated: Mar 11, 2025

Summary

This legislation, known as the "Traveler's Gun Rights Act," aims to clarify and expand the definitions of "State of residence" and "resident" within federal firearms law. It specifies that an individual's State of residence can include the State where they intend to make a home, or for active duty military members, their permanent duty station. For individuals without a traditional physical residence, a private mailbox or post office box address can establish residency for firearm purchase purposes. The bill further amends the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) requirements. It mandates that identification presented for a firearm transfer must include either the address of the transferee's residence or, if applicable, the address of a private mailbox or post office box, aligning with the newly defined residency criteria.

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Latest companion bill action

HR-2060: Traveler’s Gun Rights Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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