Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2023

# Summary of the Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2023 This comprehensive legislation proposes significant gun control measures with several key provisions: 1. **Restrictions on Semiautomatic Assault Weapons**: - Requires background checks for transfers of grandfathered semiautomatic assault weapons - Mandates secure storage requirements for these weapons - Includes a buy-back program for these weapons 2. **Bans on Untraceable Firearms**: - Prohibits "ghost guns" (firearms without serial numbers) - Requires all firearms to have unique serial numbers - Bans the distribution of 3D printing files for firearms 3. **Prohibition on Certain Accessories**: - Bans bump-fire devices and trigger cranks - Bans firearm silencers and mufflers (with limited exceptions for law enforcement) 4. **Dealer and Manufacturer Requirements**: - Mandates enhanced security measures for gun dealers - Requires annual security inspections - Requires employee background checks - Increases record keeping requirements - Requires reporting of lost or stolen firearms 5. **Restrictions on Multiple Purchases**: - Prohibits purchasing more than one firearm within a 30-day period 6. **Research and Community Programs**: - Creates a $120 million annual grant program for community violence intervention - Funds $60 million annually for research on gun violence prevention - Establishes a Community Violence Intervention Fund 7. **Increased Taxes**: - Increases excise taxes on firearms (30%) and ammunition (50%) - Allocates 39% of ammunition tax revenue to violence prevention programs The legislation also repeals certain provisions of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act and modifies various existing firearms laws to strengthen federal gun control measures.