What does Preamble of COOL OFF Act do?

This bill aims to establish a 3-day waiting period before a person can receive a handgun. The bill includes exceptions to the 3-day waiting period (details of which are not specified in this section).

What does SHORT TITLE. of COOL OFF Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Choosing Our Own Lives Over Fast Firearms Act

What does 3-DAY WAITING PERIOD REQUIRED BEFORE RECEIPT OF A HANDGUN, WITH of COOL OFF Act do?

This section requires a 3-day waiting period before receiving a handgun, with exceptions. The waiting period applies to transfers between non-licensed persons and from licensed dealers to non-licensed persons. Exceptions to the waiting period include transfers to law enforcement, loans between family members, and temporary transfers for certain purposes.

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COOL OFF Act

Last updated: 7/23/2025 · Introduced: 7/23/2025

Author: Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates a 3-day waiting period before a person can receive a handgun.
The waiting period applies to handgun transfers between private citizens and from licensed dealers to private citizens.
Exceptions to the waiting period are provided for transfers to law enforcement, family loans, and temporary transfers for specific purposes.

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