,i #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #djha ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,july #bf1 #bjai,ms4 ,jackson ,lee introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary ,a ,,bill ,to provide for the licensing of firearm and ammunition possession and the registration of firearms1 and to prohibit the possession of certain ammunition4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,sabika ,sheikh ,firearm ,licensing and ,registration ,act4 #b4 ,licensing of firearm and ammunition possession2 registration of firearms 7a7 ,firearm licensing and registration system 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #dd of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #icb4 ,licensing of firearm and ammunition possession2 registration of firearms 7a7 ,in general ,the ,attorney ,general1 through the ,bureau of ,alcohol1 ,tobacco1 ,firearms and ,explosives1 shall establish a system for licensing the possession of firearms or ammunition in the ,united ,states1 and for the registration with the ,bureau of each firearm present in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,firearm registration system 7#a7 ,required information ,under the firearm registration system1 the owner of a firearm shall transmit to the ,bureau-- 7,a7 the make1 model1 and serial number of the firearm1 the identity of the owner of the firearm1 the date the firearm was acquired by the owner1 and where the firearm is or will be stored2 and 7,b7 a notice specifying the identity of any person to whom1 and any period of time during which1 the firearm will be loaned to the person4 7#b7 ,deadline for supplying information ,the transmission required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be made-- 7,a7 in the case of a firearm acquired before the effective date of this section1 within #c months after the effective date of this section2 or 7,b7 in the case of a firearm acquired on or after the effective date1 on the date the owner acquires the firearm4 7#c7 ,database 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,attorney ,general shall establish and maintain a database of all firearms registered pursuant to this subsection4 7,b7 ,access ,the ,attorney ,general shall make the contents of the database accessible to all members of the public1 all ,federal1 ,state1 and local law enforcement authorities1 all branches of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 and all ,state and local governments1 as defined by the ,bureau4 7c7 ,licensing system 7#a7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,general license ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 the ,attorney ,general shall issue to an individual a license to possess a firearm and ammunition if the individual-- 7i7 has attained #ba years of age2 7ii7 after applying for the license-- 7,i7 undergoes a criminal background check conducted by the national instant criminal background check system established under section #ajc of the ,brady ,handgun ,violence ,prevention ,act1 and the check does not indicate that possession of a firearm by the individual would violate subsection 7g7 or 7n7 of section #ibb or ,state law2 7,,ii7 undergoes a psychological evaluation conducted in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 and the evaluation does not indicate that the individual is psychologically unsuited to possess a firearm2 and 7,,iii7 successfully completes a training course1 certified by the ,attorney ,general1 in the use1 safety1 and storage of firearms1 that includes at least #bd hours of training2 and 7iii7 demonstrates that1 on issuance of the license1 the individual will have in effect an insurance policy issued under subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,antique firearm display license ,the ,attorney ,general shall issue to an individual a license to display an antique firearm in a residence of the individual if the individual-- 7i7 is the holder of a license issued under subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 supplies proof that the individual owns an antique firearm2 7iii7 describes the manner in which the firearm will be displayed in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ,attorney ,general1 and certifies that the firearm will be so displayed2 and 7iv7 demonstrates that the individual has provided for storage of the firearm in a safe or facility approved by the ,attorney ,general for the storage of firearms4 7,c7 ,military-style weapons license ,the ,attorney ,general shall issue to an individual a license to own and possess a military-style weapon if the individual-- 7i7 is the holder of a license issued under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 after applying for a license under this subparagraph1 successfully completes a training course1 certified by the ,attorney ,general1 in the use1 safety1 and storage of the weapon1 that includes at least #bd hours of training and live fire training4 7#b7 ,psychological evaluation ,a psychological evaluation is conducted in accordance with this paragraph if-- 7,a7 the evaluation is conducted in compliance with such standards as shall be established by the ,attorney ,general2 7,b7 the evaluation is conducted by a licensed psychologist approved by the ,attorney ,general2 7,c7 as deemed necessary by the licensed psychologist involved1 the evaluation included a psychological evaluation of other members of the household in which the individual resides2 and 7,d7 as part of the psychological evaluation1 the licensed psychologist interviewed any spouse of the individual1 any former spouse of the individual1 and at least #b other persons who are a member of the family of1 or an associate of1 the individual to further determine the state of the mental1 emotional1 and relational stability of the individual in relation to firearms4 7#c7 ,denial of license 7,a7 ,required ,the ,attorney ,general shall deny such a license to an individual if-- 7i7 the individual is prohibited by ,federal law from possessing a firearm2 or 7ii7 the individual has been hospitalized-- 7,i7 with a mental illness1 disturbance1 or diagnosis 7including depression1 homicidal ideation1 suicidal ideation1 attempted suicide1 or addiction to a controlled substance 7within the meaning of the ,controlled ,substances ,act7 or alcohol71 or a brain disease 7including dementia or ,alzheimer's72 or 7,,ii7 on account of conduct that endangers self or others4 7,b7 ,authorized ,the ,attorney ,general may deny such a license to an individual if-- 7i7 the psychological evaluation referred to in paragraph 7#b7 indicates that the individual-- 7,i7 has a chronic mental illness or disturbance1 or a brain disease1 referred to in subparagraph 7,a77ii77,i72 7,,ii7 is addicted to a controlled substance 7within the meaning of the ,controlled ,substances ,act7 or alcohol2 or 7,,iii7 has attempted to commit suicide2 or 7ii7 prior psychological treatment or evaluation of the individual indicated that the individual engaged in conduct that posed a danger to self or others4 7#d7 ,suspension of license 7,a7 ,in general ,a license issued under this subsection to an individual who is under indictment for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding #a year is hereby suspended4 7,b7 ,authorized for lack of firearm insurance ,the ,attorney ,general may suspend a license issued under this subsection to an individual who has violated section #ibb7;dd7 in the most recent #ab-month period4 7#e7 ,revocation of license ,a license issued under this subsection to an individual who is or becomes prohibited by ,federal or ,state law from possessing a firearm is hereby revoked4 ,such an individual shall immediately return the license1 and surrender all firearms and ammunition owned or possessed by the individual1 to the ,attorney ,general4 7#f7 ,expiration of license ,a license issued to an individual under this subsection shall expire-- 7,a7 in the case of a license that has been in effect for less than #e years1 #a year after issuance or renewal1 as the case may be2 or 7,b7 in the case of a license that has been in effect for at least #e years1 #c years after the most recent date the license is renewed4 7#g7 ,renewal of license ,the ,attorney ,general shall renew a license issued to an individual under this subsection if the individual-- 7,a7 requests the renewal by the end of the #fj-;day period that begins with the date the license expires2 7,b7 in the #c-year period ending with the date the renewal is requested-- 7i7 has met the requirement of paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii77,,ii72 and 7ii7 has successfully completed a training course1 certified by the ,attorney ,general1 in the use1 safety1 and storage of firearms1 that includes at least #h hours of training2 7,c7 meets the requirement of paragraph 7#a77;,a77iii72 and 7,d7 in the case of a license issued under paragraph 7#a77;,c71 in the #b-year period ending with the date the renewal is requested1 has successfully completed a training course1 certified by the ,attorney ,general1 that includes at least #h hours of training in the use of the weapon subject to the license4 7d7 ,firearm insurance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,attorney ,general shall issue to any person who has applied for a license pursuant to subsection 7c7 and has paid to the ,attorney ,general the fee specified in paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection a policy that insures the person against liability for losses and damages resulting from the use of any firearm by the person during the #a-year period that begins with the date the policy is issued4 7#b7 ,fee ,the fee specified in this paragraph is #hjj4 4 7#b7 ,military-style weapon defined ,section #iba7;a7 of such title is amended by inserting after paragraph 7#bi7 the following3 7#cj7 ,the term military-style weapon means-- 7,a7 any of the firearms1 or copies or duplicates of the firearms in any caliber1 known as-- 7i7 ,norinco1 ,mitchell1 and ,poly ,technologies ,avtomat ,kalashnikovs 7all models72 7ii7 ,action ,arms ,israeli ,military ,industries ,,uzi and ,galil2 7iii7 ,beretta ,ar#gj 7,,sc-#gj72 7iv7 ,colt ,,ar-#ae2 7v7 ,fabrique ,national ,,fn_/,,fal1 ,,fn_/,,lar1 and ,,fnc2 7vi7 ,,swd ,m-#aj1 ,m-#aa1 ,m-#aa_/i1 and ,m-#ab2 7vii7 ,steyr ,,aug2 7viii7 ,,intratec ,,tec-#i1 ,,tec-,,dc#i and ,,tec-#bb2 and 7ix7 revolving cylinder shotguns1 such as 7or similar to7 the ,street ,sweeper and ,striker #ab2 7,b7 a semiautomatic rifle that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least #b of-- 7i7 a folding or telescoping stock2 7ii7 a pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon2 7iii7 a bayonet mount2 7iv7 a flash suppressor or threaded barrel designed to accommodate a flash suppressor2 and 7v7 a grenade launcher2 7,c7 a semiautomatic pistol that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least #b of-- 7i7 an ammunition magazine that attaches to the pistol outside of the pistol grip2 7ii7 a threaded barrel capable of accepting a barrel extender1 flash suppressor1 forward handgrip1 or silencer2 7iii7 a shroud that is attached to1 or partially or completely encircles1 the barrel and that permits the shooter to hold the firearm with the nontrigger hand without being burned2 7iv7 a manufactured weight of #ej ounces or more when the pistol is unloaded2 and 7v7 a semiautomatic version of an automatic firearm2 and 7,d7 a semiautomatic shotgun that has at least #b of-- 7i7 a folding or telescoping stock2 7ii7 a pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon2 7iii7 a fixed magazine capacity in excess of #e rounds2 and 7iv7 an ability to accept a detachable magazine4 4 7#c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following3 #icb4 ,licensing of firearm and ammunition possession2 registration of firearms4 4 7#d7 ,deadline for establishment ,within #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general shall prescribe final regulations to implement the amendments made by this subsection4 7b7 ,prohibitions2 penalties 7#a7 ,prohibitions ,section #ibb of such title is amended by adding at the end the following3 7aa7 ,it shall be unlawful for a person to possess a firearm or ammunition1 unless-- 7#a7 the person is carrying a valid license issued under section #icb7;c77#a72 and 7#b7 7,a7 in the case of a firearm owned by the person1 the firearm is registered to the person under section #icb7;b72 or 7,b7 in the case of a firearm owned by another person-- 7i7 the firearm is so registered to such other person2 and 7ii7 such other person has notified the ,attorney ,general that the firearm has been loaned to the person1 and the possession is during the loan period specified in the notice4 7bb7 7#a7 ,it shall be unlawful for a person to transfer a firearm or ammunition to a person who is not licensed under section #icb7;c77#a74 7#b7 ,it shall be unlawful for a person to sell or give a firearm or ammunition to another person unless the person has notified the ,attorney ,general of the sale or gift4 7#c7 ,it shall be unlawful for a person to loan a firearm or ammunition to another person unless the person has notified the ,attorney ,general of the loan1 including the identity of such other person and the period for which the loan is made4 7#d7 ,it shall be unlawful for a person holding a valid license issued under section #icb7;c77#a7 to transfer a firearm to an individual who has not attained #ah years of age4 7cc7 ,a person who possesses a firearm or to whom a license is issued under section #icb7;c77#a7 shall have in effect an insurance policy issued under section #icb7;d74 4 7#b7 ,penalties ,section #ibd7;a7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,whoever knowingly violates section #ibb7;aa7 shall be fined not less than #ge1jjj and not more than #aej1jjj1 imprisoned not less than #ae years and not more than #be years1 or both4 7#i7 7,a7 ,whoever knowingly violates section #ibb7;bb77#a7 shall be fined not less than #ej1jjj and not more than #ge1jjj1 imprisoned not less than #aj years and not more than #ae years1 or both4 7,b7 ,whoever knowingly violates section #ibb7;bb77#b7 shall be fined not less than #cj1jjj and not more than #ej1jjj1 imprisoned not less than #e years and not more than #aj years1 or both4 7,c7 ,whoever knowingly violates section #ibb7;bb77#c7 shall be fined not less than #e1jjj and not more than #aj1jjj4 7,d7 ,whoever knowingly violates section #ibb7;bb77#d7 shall be fined not less than #ge1jjj and not more than #ajj1jjj1 imprisoned not less than #ae years and not more than #be years1 or both1 except that if the transferee of the firearm possess or uses the firearm during or in relation to a crime1 an unintentional shooting1 or suicide1 the transferor shall be fined not less than #ajj1jjj and not more than #aej1jjj1 imprisoned not less than #be years and not more than #dj years1 or both4 7#aj7 ,whoever knowingly violates section #ibb7;cc7 shall be fined not less than #ej1jjj and not more than #ajj1jjj1 imprisoned not less than #aj years and not more than #bj years1 or both4 4 7#c7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,elimination of prohibition on establishment of centralized firearm registration system ,section #ibf7;a7 of such title is amended by striking the #bnd sentence4 7,b7 ,applicability to governmental and military firearms and ammunition ,section #ibe7;a7 of such title is amended in each of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 by inserting and except for section #icb1 after the #bnd comma4 7#d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on the date final regulations are prescribed under subsection 7a77#d74 #c4 ,prohibition on possession of certain ammunition 7a7 ,in general ,section #ibb of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #b of this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7dd7 7#a7 ,it shall be unlawful for any person to possess ammunition that is #j4ej caliber or greater4 7#b7 7,a7 ,it shall be unlawful for any person to possess a large capacity ammunition feeding device4 7,b7 ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to-- 7i7 the manufacture for1 or possession by1 the ,united ,states or a department or agency of the ,united ,states or a ,state or a department1 agency1 or political subdivision of a ,state1 or the possession by a law enforcement officer employed by such an entity for purposes of law enforcement 7whether on or off duty72 7ii7 the possession by an employee or contractor of a licensee under title ,i of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied on-site for purposes of establishing and maintaining an on-site physical protection system and security organization required by ,federal law1 or off-site for purposes of licensee-authorized training or transportation of nuclear materials2 7iii7 the manufacture or possession by a licensed manufacturer or licensed importer for the purposes of testing or experimentation authorized by the ,attorney ,general2 or 7iv7 the manufacture for1 or possession by1 an organization that provides firearm training and that is registered with the ,attorney ,general1 or the possession by an individual to whom such an organization is providing firearm training during and at the location of the training4 4 7b7 ,large capacity ammunition feeding device defined ,section #iba7;a7 of such title1 as amended by section #a of this ,act1 is amended by inserting after paragraph 7#cj7 the following3 7#ca7 ,the term large capacity ammunition feeding device means a magazine1 belt1 drum1 feed strip1 or similar device that has a capacity of1 or that can be readily restored or converted to accept1 more than #aj rounds of ammunition1 but does not include an attached tubular device designed to accept1 and capable of operating only with1 4#bb caliber rimfire ammunition4 4 7c7 ,penalties ,section #ibd7;a7 of such title1 as amended by section #b of this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 7,a7 ,whoever knowingly violates section #ibb7;dd77#a7 shall be fined not less than #ej1jjj and not more than #ajj1jjj1 imprisoned not less than #aj years and not more than #bj years1 or both4 7,b7 ,whoever knowingly violates section #ibb7;dd77#b7 shall be fined not less than #aj1jjj and not more than #be1jjj1 imprisoned not less than #a year and not more than #e years1 or both4 4