HR 2707
Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act
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This bill, the Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act, would authorize the Department of Justice to provide grants to states, local governments, and Native American tribes to establish and improve handgun purchaser licensing programs. The bill is based on research suggesting that such licensing laws are associated with reduced firearm violence, including homicides and suicides. It aims to encourage states to implement these programs by providing financial assistance and establishing specific eligibility requirements for applicants.
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