HB5380 Summary

• Expands the Firearm Transfer Inquiry Program to include firearm ammunition sales and transfers, requiring criminal background checks by Illinois State Police before ammunition purchases.

• Requires private sellers transferring firearms or ammunition to contact either a federally licensed dealer or Illinois State Police to verify the recipient's valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card.

• Increases the maximum fee charged by federally licensed dealers conducting background checks for private transfers from $10 to $25 per firearm or ammunition sales transaction.

• Mandates private sellers maintain transfer records for 10 years including the quantity and type of ammunition transferred, with failure to maintain records being a Class A misdemeanor for first offense and Class 4 felony for subsequent offenses.

• Exempts ammunition transfers from background check requirements for certain persons specified in Section 2 of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act while engaging in activities listed in that subsection.