Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill would require all ammunition sales to happen in person. Currently, many people buy bullets online and have them delivered directly to their homes. Under this plan, a licensed dealer would have to physically check a buyer’s photo ID before any ammunition could be handed over.
• Any business that sells ammunition would be required to get a federal license. This is similar to the licenses that gun stores already have to get. By requiring these licenses, the government can better track who is selling ammunition and ensure they are following federal laws.
• The bill creates a new rule for bulk purchases. If a person buys more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition within a five-day period, the seller must report the sale to the federal government and local police. This report must be filed by the end of the day the sale happens.
• This policy aims to stop people from anonymously stockpiling large amounts of ammunition. By requiring face-to-face sales and ID checks, lawmakers hope to make it harder for people who are not allowed to own guns to get ammunition and easier for law enforcement to notice unusual buying patterns.
• If passed, this would significantly change how the ammunition industry works. Online retailers would likely have to ship orders to local stores for pickup, which could lead to higher costs or extra processing fees for consumers who are used to the convenience of home delivery.