HB 1047 Fairness in Firearm Testing Act

About HB-1047

Fairness in Firearm Testing Act This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to make a video recording of its entire process of examining and testing an item to determine whether it is a firearm (and if so, the type of firearm) or ammunition. The bill bars the ATF from editing or erasing any such recording. The ATF must make a digital video disc containing a copy of the recording available to:

• (1) a person requesting a copy who claims an ownership interest in such item, and
• (2) a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving such item

An item which the ATF has determined is a firearm or ammunition shall not be admissible as evidence unless:

• (1) the ATF has complied with the requirements of this bill to make its digital video disc available, or
• (2) such compliance has been waived in writing by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence.