Senator Mullin introduces bills to grant Tribal police firearm parity and allow Tribal IDs for gun purchases

Tribal Law Enforcement Access to Firearms and Identification·Latest event February 26, 2026

This story covers one chapter of a longer effort: Allow tribal governments to exercise jurisdiction over firearm offenses committed by non-tribal members on tribal lands.View effort →

Apr 9

Senator Mullin introduces bills to grant Tribal police firearm parity and allow Tribal IDs for gun purchases

The legislative package remains stalled in committee, with no hearings or votes scheduled to advance the measures. Tribal law enforcement agencies continue to operate under legal disparities that complicate equipment procurement, while Tribal members are still required to present state-issued identification for firearm purchases.

Feb 26

Senator Mullin introduces S. 3945 to grant Tribal police equal firearm purchasing rights

Senator Mullin introduced S. 3945 to ensure Tribal police departments have the same rights to buy and use firearms as state and local agencies.

S. 3945Tribal Police: Access to Firearms and Equipment

Feb 26

Senate Bill Authorizes Tribal ID Cards for Firearm Purchases from Licensed Dealers

Legislation was introduced in the Senate to allow members of federally recognized Tribes to use Tribal ID cards for firearm purchases from licensed dealers.

S. 3946Tribal ID for Gun Purchases

Feb 25

House Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Grant Tribal Police Equal Firearm Access

House lawmakers introduced H.R. 7699 to grant Tribal police departments equal legal standing with state and local police regarding firearm access.

H.R. 7699Tribal Police: Equal Access to Firearms

Feb 25

House Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Permit Tribal Identification for Firearm Purchases

A companion House bill was introduced to permit the use of Tribal identification for firearm purchases, addressing hurdles faced by those living on reservations.

H.R. 7698Tribal ID for Firearm Purchases

The Facts

Key Statements

RRep. Johnson

“This bill aims to give Tribal police departments the same legal standing as state and local police when it comes to getting firearms.”

Explains the core purpose of the police parity legislation.

SSenator Mullin

“This bill would let members of federally recognized Tribes use their Tribal ID cards to buy guns from licensed dealers.”

Clarifies the specific change to identification requirements for Tribal members.

Policies

These four bills consist of two sets of companion legislation introduced in both the House and Senate to address separate aspects of Tribal firearm rights. Both pairs are at the same early stage of the legislative process in their respective committees.

S. 3945

Tribal Police: Access to Firearms and Equipment

Feb 26

S. 3946

Tribal ID for Gun Purchases

Feb 26

H.R. 7699

Tribal Police: Equal Access to Firearms

Feb 25

H.R. 7698

Tribal ID for Firearm Purchases

Feb 25

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