Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2026
Rep. Jackson Introduces Blair Holt Act to Require Federal Licenses for Handgun and Rifle Owners
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been scheduled for a vote. The bill is considered active as it waits for further action from the committee.
Legislative Progress
Broad gun control measures like national licensing and registries face intense political opposition and rarely move past the committee stage in the current Congress.
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Life & Work
People with criminal records face expanded barriers to gun ownership beyond current federal law. The bill adds new disqualifiers: anyone convicted of battery, assault, aggravated assault, or violating a protection order involving a firearm within the last 5 years cannot get a license. Applicants under 21 who have any misdemeanor conviction (other than traffic offenses) or juvenile delinquency adjudication are also barred.
“has not been convicted of a covered offense during the 5-year period preceding the date on which the application is submitted”
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2026
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