PROVIDENCE, RI — On January 20, 2026, Democratic Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) announced the reintroduction of the Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act, a bill aimed at significantly limiting Americans’ ability to purchase ammunition online. The proposed legislation, H.R.7166, would impose three primary restrictions on lawful ammunition sales: Face-to-Face Transactions: All online ammunition purchases would require the buyer to appear in person and present a valid photo ID. Licensing for Sellers: Ammunition vendors would be required to hold a federal license. Bulk Purchase Reporting: Sales of more than 1,000 rounds within a five-day period would need to…

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