Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill increases the penalties for stealing firearms from licensed importers, manufacturers, or dealers. Specifically, it raises the maximum prison sentence for such theft from 10 years to 20 years. If the theft occurs during a burglary or robbery, the minimum prison sentence increases to either 3 or 5 years, respectively. The bill also clarifies the definition of ‘burglary’ in the context of these crimes.
Key provisions
- Increases the maximum prison sentence for theft of a firearm from a licensed dealer from 10 years to 20 years.
- Establishes a 3-year minimum prison sentence for theft during a burglary.
- Establishes a 5-year minimum prison sentence for theft during a robbery.
- Defines ‘burglary’ as unlawful entry into a licensed dealer’s business premises with the intent to commit a crime.
- Addresses attempts to commit the offense, subjecting them to the same penalties as the substantive offense.
Who is affected
- Federal Firearms Licensees
- Importers of firearms
- Manufacturers of firearms
- Dealers of firearms
- Individuals who commit theft of firearms
Notable changes
- Increases criminal penalties for theft of firearms from licensed dealers.
- Links theft during burglary or robbery to enhanced minimum sentences.
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