26 USC 5841 - Registration of firearms

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 31, 2025

§ 5841.

Registration of firearms

(a)

Central registry

The Secretary shall maintain a central registry of all firearms in the United States which are not in the possession or under the control of the United States. This registry shall be known as the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record. The registry shall include—

(1)

identification of the firearm;

(2)

date of registration; and

(3)

identification and address of person entitled to possession of the firearm.

(b)

By whom registered

(c)

How registered

(d)

Firearms registered on effective date of this Act

(e)

Proof of registration

(Added Pub. L. 90–618, title II, § 201, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1229; amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834.)

cite as: 26 USC 5841