Handgun Permit to Purchase Act

# Handgun Permit to Purchase Act Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would create a federal grant program to help states, cities, and Native American tribes set up systems requiring people to obtain licenses before purchasing handguns. The grants would fund both the implementation of these licensing programs and studies to evaluate how well they work. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects gun buyers in states or localities that choose to participate, as well as state and local law enforcement agencies responsible for administering licensing programs.

It also applies to federally recognized Indian tribes that want to establish their own licensing systems. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by Congress. No action has been taken since its introduction in the 119th Congress.