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Panel Debates Limits on Bulk Firearm and Ammunition Sales in HB 1132
Summary
House Bill 1132 would prohibit dealers from delivering more than one firearm to a purchaser within 30 days and would cap ammunition deliveries at 100 rounds of .50-caliber or 1,000 rounds of other calibers per 30 days, with listed exceptions for law enforcement and similar entities.
House Bill 1132 would prohibit federally licensed firearm dealers from delivering more than one firearm to a single purchaser within any 30-day period and would cap ammunition deliveries to no more than 100 rounds of .50 caliber ammunition or no more than 1,000 rounds of other calibers to a purchaser within any 30-day period. The bill includes exceptions for law enforcement, correctional facilities, private security companies and other enumerated categories, and the proposed substitute conditions compliance on dealer licensure and authorizes license forfeiture for violations.
Sponsor Representative Farvar told the Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee the bill aims to reduce illegal trafficking and stockpiling that feed violent crime. Supporters at the Jan. 21 hearing pointed to the Las Vegas 2017 and other mass shootings as examples where large-scale stockpiling preceded an attack; witnesses cited research they said shows bulk purchases are more likely to be used in crimes and to have serial numbers removed.
Opposition testimony argued the measure would unduly burden competitive shooters, instructors and women’s training programs that need large quantities of ammunition for legitimate practice and education. Competitive shooters and club representatives said months of training or a single match can require several thousand rounds; instructors said restrictions would reduce training frequency and effectiveness. Industry representatives and the NRA warned of constitutional concerns and predicted litigation and business compliance costs, noting dealers already face substantial regulatory requirements.
Committee members asked questions about the study citations linking bulk purchases to crimes and about how the bill would be enforced and implemented at the dealer level. Some witnesses urged the legislature to focus enforcement on criminal networks rather than restricting lawful purchasers. The committee concluded the public hearing with testimony from both survivors and law-abiding firearms community members; no committee vote was taken on Jan. 21.
