Traveler’s Gun Rights Act

This bill, called the Traveler’s Gun Rights Act, changes how background checks handle a buyer’s address. It would let people who don’t have a physical home address use a private mailbox or post office box for the federal gun background check. It also requires a photo ID and an address to complete the check. The bill updates the “state of residence” rules in federal gun law to reflect these changes.

Key points:

• Who is affected: People buying firearms, especially those without a fixed home address (such as full-time travelers).
• What changes: For the background check, buyers must show a photo ID and provide either a home address or, if they have no physical residence in any state, a private mailbox or P.O. box address.
• When: This describes what the bill would do if passed; timing would depend on it becoming law.