Congress·In Committee·H.R. 2060

Gun Ownership Rules for Travelers and Military Families

Traveler’s Gun Rights Act

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This bill, called the Traveler’s Gun Rights Act, aims to help people who don't have a traditional home address buy firearms. This includes full-time travelers, people living in RVs, and others who move around frequently and may not have a permanent physical residence.
Currently, federal law usually requires a physical home address to buy a gun. This bill would allow someone without a physical residence to use a private mailbox or a P.O. box to establish which state they live in for legal purposes and background checks.
The bill also clarifies rules for military members and their spouses. They would be considered residents of the state where they are stationed or the state they commute from, making it easier for them to buy firearms while moving for work.
For people who own homes in multiple states, the bill says they are residents of whichever state they are physically in at the time. This helps seasonal residents, like 'snowbirds,' know which state's laws they need to follow when purchasing a gun.
The change would update the national background check system to accept P.O. box addresses on ID cards for those without a permanent home. This ensures that a lack of a traditional house doesn't prevent a law-abiding citizen from exercising their Second Amendment rights.