People who steal or try to steal firearms from licensed gun businesses will face much longer prison sentences. The bill adds mandatory minimums of 3 years for burglary and 5 years for robbery of these businesses.
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Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 1773: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill directly affects people who steal or try to steal guns from licensed firearms businesses, as well as the gun dealers, manufacturers, and importers whose businesses are targeted. It also affects federal prosecutors and judges who handle these cases, since mandatory minimums limit sentencing flexibility.
Why this matters: Guns stolen from licensed dealers often end up in illegal markets and are used in other crimes. This bill tries to reduce that pipeline by making the penalties much harsher. Whether tougher sentences actually prevent these thefts is debated, but the bill would change how these cases are charged and sentenced in federal court.
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