The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) welcomed and supports U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) introduction of S. 2449, the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act.
NSSF said the legislation would strengthen and enhance criminal penalties for thefts of firearms from federally licensed firearm retailers (FFLs).
“Criminals targeting firearm retailers to steal guns are on notice. Congress will not tolerate criminals who victimize these lawful businesses to further prey upon and threaten communities,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF senior vice president and general counsel. “Senator Graham has been a staunch advocate of holding criminals accountable for their misdeeds and protecting firearm retailers. This legislation does both and is the sort of bill our nation needs to make our communities safer. We thank Senator Graham and the 20 senators who joined to bring this much-needed legislation that tells criminals that Congress and the firearm industry will hold those committing crime responsible for their reprehensible actions.”
Bipartisan companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by U.S. Rep. Connor Lamb (D-Pa.) as H.R.3252.
The Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act builds on the efforts the NSSF has taken to address robbery and burglary of firearms through its partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on Operation Secure Store.
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