Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025

Key Points

• This bill, introduced by Mr. Rutherford, would significantly increase the punishment for anyone who steals a gun from a licensed gun store, manufacturer, or importer. It also applies to people who try to steal guns but fail.
• Under the new rules, the maximum prison sentence for these crimes would jump to 20 years. Currently, federal law often carries shorter maximum sentences for these specific types of thefts.
• The bill sets new mandatory minimum sentences. If someone breaks into a gun business to steal weapons (burglary), they must serve at least 3 years in prison. If they use force or threats to take guns (robbery), they must serve at least 5 years.
• The goal is to discourage criminals from targeting gun stores, which are often hit by "smash-and-grab" robberies. Supporters believe tougher sentences will help keep stolen weapons off the streets and out of the hands of violent criminals.

Impact Analysis

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