How HR 8 changes current law

Compared against current U.S. Code AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill amends the law to require background checks for every firearm sale and transfers between unlicensed individuals.

• 18 U.S.C. § 922

  None → (t)(1)(A) It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed, unless a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer has first taken possession of the firearm for the purpose of complying with subsection (s).

  Establishes a requirement for licensed dealers to take possession of firearms before transfers to unlicensed individuals.

• 18 U.S.C. § 922

  None → (B) Upon taking possession of a firearm under subparagraph (A), a licensee shall comply with all requirements of this chapter as if the licensee were transferring the firearm from the inventory of the licensee to the unlicensed transferee.

  Ensures that all firearm transfer laws apply once a licensed dealer takes possession of a firearm intended for transfer.

• 18 U.S.C. § 922

  None → (C) If a transfer of a firearm described in subparagraph (A) will not be completed for any reason after a licensee takes possession of the firearm... the return of the firearm to the transferor by the licensee shall not constitute the transfer of a firearm for purposes of this chapter.

  Clarifies that returning a firearm to the original owner does not count as a transfer in certain circumstances.

• 18 U.S.C. § 922

  None → (2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to--

  Outlines exceptions for certain types of firearm transfers, including those involving law enforcement and family members.

• 18 U.S.C. § 922

  None → (4) It shall be unlawful for a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer possession of, or title to, a firearm to another person who is not so licensed unless the importer, manufacturer, or dealer has provided such other person with a notice of the prohibition under paragraph (1)...

  Requires licensed dealers to inform unlicensed individuals about the prohibition on firearm transfer, ensuring they acknowledge the restriction.