Federal law does not limit the number of guns a person can buy in any given time period. Federal law does require FFLs to report multiple sales of handguns to ATF and other specified law enforcement agencies. 18 U.S.C. § 923(g)(3)(A). The law enforcement agencies are not charged with any investigative duties regarding those sales, however. State and local law enforcement agencies are prohibited from disclosing reports of multiple sales (other than those involving prohibited purchasers) and must destroy such reports and related records within 20 days of receipt. 18 U.S.C. § 923(g)(3)(B).
Click here to view additional information about restrictions on multiple purchases or sales of firearms, including background information and state and local laws on the topic.
www.lcav.org