Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2021

The Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2021 aims to strengthen the enforcement of existing gun laws while easing certain restrictions on legal firearm transactions. The bill would increase funding for the national background check system (NICS) and create specialized Department of Justice task forces to prosecute felons and fugitives who attempt to illegally purchase firearms.

For the average citizen, the bill would establish specific federal crimes for "straw purchasing" (buying a gun for someone else who is prohibited from owning one) and firearms trafficking. Additionally, it would simplify the process for law-abiding citizens to purchase firearms across state lines and clarify regulations regarding the interstate transportation of firearms and ammunition. The legislation focuses on penalizing illegal gun activities while maintaining the current legal framework for authorized owners.