Bill · S. 966· Senate(119-S-966)
Traveler's Gun Rights Act
- Introduced
- 3/11/2025
- Last activity
- 3/11/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Rounds
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Traveler's Gun Rights Act," seeks to amend chapter 44 of title 18 of the United States Code. It aims to redefine the terms "State of residence" and "resident" within the law. The legislation provides specific definitions for individuals, including active duty members of the Armed Forces and those without a physical residence. Additionally, it modifies requirements for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System regarding transferee information.
Yes
Would gun owners be better off under this?+6
The bill facilitates easier firearm ownership and transfer rights for travelers and service members.
Does this protect the right to own guns?+5
The bill expands definitions of residency to facilitate easier firearm transfers for active duty members and individuals without fixed residences.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clarity for Military Members: The bill provides a specific definition for the State of residence for active duty members of the Armed Forces, accounting for their permanent duty station and place of abode (Section 2(a)(1)(A)(ii)).
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Support for Individuals Without a Physical Residence: For those without a physical residence in any State, the bill allows them to establish a State of residence through a private mailbox or post office box (Section 2(a)(1)(A)(iii)).
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Updated Documentation Standards: The bill amends the National Instant Criminal Background Check System to allow transferees to use the address of a private mailbox or post office box if they do not have a physical residence in any State (Section 2(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 Gun Owners+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Second Amendment Protections+5
- 11/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/11/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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