Gun Trafficker Detection Act

Improved Data Collection: Law enforcement agencies must use at least 5 percent of certain grant awards to study and implement management of data relating to reported lost or stolen firearms (Section 2(a)(2)(B)).

Streamlined Reporting: The Attorney General is required to create a web-sited electronic portal to allow the public to report lost or stolen firearms (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).

Information Sharing: The Attorney General is required to notify the chief law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction where the theft or loss occurred once a report is received through the web portal (Section 2(a)(1)(2)).

Civil Money Penalties: Individuals who fail to report a lost or stolen firearm within 48 hours may be subject to a civil money penalty of up to $1,000 for a first violation, or up to $5,000 for second or subsequent violations (Section 2(a)(3)(1)).

Restrictions on Future Firearm Ownership: Persons who have been assessed civil penalties twice are prohibited from receiving a firearm for a 1-year period, and those assessed three times are prohibited from receiving a firearm for a 5-year period (Section 2(b)(1)).

Legal Penalties for False Statements: Making a false statement or representation in a report regarding a lost or stolen firearm carries penalties under section 924(a)(1) (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).