Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2001

Summary

Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2001 - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit a person from possessing a firearm unless that person has been issued a firearm license under this Act or a State system certified under this Act and such license has not been invalidated or revoked. Prescribes license application, issuance, and renewal requirements. Prohibits transferring or receiving a qualifying firearm unless the recipient presents a valid firearms license, the license is verified, and the dealer records a tracking authorization number. Prescribes firearms transfer reporting and record keeping requirements. Directs the Secretary to establish and maintain a Federal record of sale system. Prohibits: (1) transferring a firearm to any person other than a licensee, unless the transfer is processed through a licensed dealer in accordance with national instant criminal background check system requirements, with exceptions; (2) a licensed manufacturer or dealer from failing to comply with reporting and record keeping requirements of this Act; (3) failing to report the loss or theft of the firearm to the Secretary within 72 hours; (4) failing to report to the Secretary an address change within 60 days; or (5) keeping a loaded firearm, or an unloaded firearm and ammunition for the firearm, knowing or recklessly disregarding the risk that a child is capable of gaining access, if a child uses the firearm and causes death or serious bodily injury. Prescribes penalties for violations of firearms provisions covered by this Act. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish and maintain a firearm injury information clearinghouse; (2) conduct continuing studies and investigations of firearm-related deaths and injuries; and (3) collect and maintain current production and sales figures of each licensed manufacturer. Authorizes the Secretary to certify State firearm licensing or record of sale systems.

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Timeline

1. 22 January 2001

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S295-298)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 January 2001

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S294-295)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 January 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 22 January 2001 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 January 2001

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 January 2001

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 22 January 2001

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Sponsors

• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Charles Schumer · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Corzine, Jon S. [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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