Bill · H.R. 3945· House(119-HR-3945)
Firearm Destruction Licensure Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/12/2025
- Last activity
- 6/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Gabe Amo
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Firearm Destruction Licensure Act of 2025 aims to regulate the business of destroying firearms. It requires any person engaging in the business of destroying firearms to obtain a license from the Attorney General. The bill defines a "firearm destroyer" and establishes a "covered method of firearm destruction" to ensure firearms are rendered unable to be restored to working condition. It also mandates annual reporting requirements for licensed dealers regarding the number of firearms destroyed. Additionally, the act authorizes grants to help government entities pay licensed dealers for firearm destruction.
Yes
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+5
The bill enhances firearm regulation by requiring licenses and specific destruction methods for firearm destroyers.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill mandates public reporting of firearm destruction statistics and dealer pricing information.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill expands federal authority by requiring Attorney General licensure for the firearm destruction business.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
Dealers face new regulatory burdens and annual reporting requirements.
Does this protect the right to own guns?-3
The bill introduces new regulatory requirements and licensing for those engaging in the business of destroying firearms.
Would gun owners be better off under this?-2
The bill creates more regulatory layers within the firearm industry.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Standardized Destruction Methods: By requiring a "covered method of firearm destruction," the bill ensures that firearms and all their components are rendered unable to be restored to working condition and reduced to scrap (Section 2(a)(39)).
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Increased Transparency: Licensed dealers must submit annual reports to the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regarding the number of firearms they destroyed, and the Attorney General must make these reports and an aggregate of the information publicly available (Section 2(c)(3)).
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Financial Support for Government Entities: The bill authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to State, local, or Tribal governments to pay licensed dealers to destroy firearms using a covered method (Section 2(e)).
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Public Pricing Information: Licensed dealers who receive firearms from government entities must make publicly available information regarding the amount they charge those entities to destroy the firearms (Section 2(c)(4)(m)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Regulatory Burdens for Dealers: Licensed dealers who are firearm destroyers must submit annual reports to the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives detailing the number of firearms received and destroyed, as well as specific details regarding the parts of firearms destroyed (Section 2(c)(3)(A)).
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Mandatory Destruction Standards: Licensed dealers who receive firearms from government entities are required to use a "covered method of firearm destruction" unless they and the government entity agree otherwise (Section 2(c)(4)(m)(1)).
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Potential License Revocation: Dealers who obtain a license prior to the effective date of the act must submit a certification of compliance to the Attorney General, or they may have their license revoked after notice and an opportunity for a hearing (Section 2(f)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-3Good For Gun Owners-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+5Improves Second Amendment Protections-3
- 6/12/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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