Bill · S. 4921· Senate(119-S-4921)
Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/24/2026
- Last activity
- 6/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Tammy Duckworth
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes a federal licensing system for purchasers and owners of certain firearms, specifically handguns and certain semiautomatic rifles. It requires individuals to obtain a firearm owner license after passing a background check and meeting specific requirements. The legislation creates a federal record of sale system to track firearm transfers through licensed dealers. It also mandates safe storage practices around children and requires reporting for lost or stolen firearms. Additionally, the bill outlines criminal penalties for violations and details rules for license denials, revocations, and renewals.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+8
The bill establishes a comprehensive federal licensing and record of sale system for handguns and certain rifles to restrict firearm access to prohibited persons.
Would children be better off under this?+6
Child access prevention rules and background checks help protect minors from accidental shootings and gun violence.
Does this give the federal government more power?+6
The bill significantly expands federal authority by creating a nationwide firearm licensing system and federal record of sale database.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Would gun owners be better off under this?-7
Gun owners face mandatory licensing fees, background checks, registration, and strict reporting requirements for lost or stolen firearms.
Does this protect the right to own guns?-7
The legislation imposes significant new licensing, registration, and reporting burdens on lawful firearm owners and purchasers.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-4
The creation of a federal record of sale system and mandatory mental health record disclosures impact individual privacy rights.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 102 and Section 201: These sections require individuals to obtain a firearm owner license and pass a background check before purchasing or possessing qualifying firearms, which could help keep firearms out of the hands of criminals and youth.
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Section 303: This section requires firearm owners to report the loss or theft of a firearm to the Attorney General within 72 hours, which may assist law enforcement in tracking missing weapons and preventing illegal use.
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Section 305: This section establishes child access prevention rules, making it unlawful to leave a loaded firearm or an unloaded firearm and ammunition where a child can access it and cause death or serious injury, potentially protecting children from accidental shootings.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 102: This section requires applicants to pay a fee of up to 10 dollars for a firearm owner license, which imposes a financial cost on individuals seeking to exercise their rights.
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Section 303 and Section 401: These sections make it a crime punishable by imprisonment for up to 1 year or a fine to fail to report a lost or stolen firearm within 72 hours, which could penalize crime victims who miss the strict deadline.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+6Good For Students+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Women+3Good For Gun Owners-7Good For Business Owners-2Good For Rural Residents-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+8Improves Racial Equity+4Improves Second Amendment Protections-7
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+6Improves Government Transparency+3Improves Interstate Commerce+3Improves Privacy Rights-4Improves Due Process-2Increase States Rights-2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 6/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
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