Bill Explanation

This bill, known as H.R. 1271, aims to make changes to the way the Federal Government collects and retains firearm transaction records. The bill proposes to discontinue the collection of these records for businesses that no longer sell firearms, and to require the destruction of any records that have already been collected.

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 1, 2023 by Mr. CLOUD and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The purpose of the bill is to ensure that firearm transaction records are not kept by the government, unless specifically necessary, and to protect the rights of gun owners.

Key Points:

1. Within 90 days of the bill's enactment, the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will be required to destroy all firearm transaction records collected under section 923(g)(4) of title 18, United States Code.
2. The bill also aims to prevent future firearm registration by amending section 923(g)(4) of title 18, United States Code.
3. The Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is required to submit a written report to Congress specifying the number of firearm transaction records that have been destroyed.

In essence, this bill seeks to limit the collection and retention of firearm transaction records by the Federal Government, and to ensure that any records already collected are destroyed. Its goal is to protect the privacy and rights of gun owners.