Jaime’s Law

Enhanced Background Checks: The bill aims to enhance the background check process to prevent prohibited individuals from purchasing ammunition (Section 2).

Family and Social Exceptions: The law allows for the transfer of ammunition as a loan or gift between various family members, including spouses, parents and children, siblings, and grandparents and grandchildren (Section s(t)(2)(B)).

Safety Exemptions: A temporary transfer is permitted if it is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm, including situations involving domestic violence or sexual assault (Section s(t)(2)(D)).

Recreational Exceptions: The bill allows for temporary transfers of ammunition for specific purposes such as target shooting at a range, hunting, trapping, or fishing, provided certain conditions are met (Section s(t)(2)(F)).

Law Enforcement Protections: The restrictions do not apply to law enforcement agencies or officers acting within the course and scope of their employment or official duties (Section s(t)(2)(A)).

New Restrictions on Private Transfers: It is unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer to transfer ammunition to another unlicensed person unless a licensed professional first takes possession of it (Section s(t)(1)(A)).

Mandatory Documentation: Licensed dealers, manufacturers, or importers must provide notice of the prohibition to the person receiving ammunition and obtain a certification from them (Section s(t)(3)).