Hey all, we here at True Shot Academy are going to go over a recently introduced piece of legislation which can potentially impact ammo sales nationwide. Without further ado, let’s delve into what H.R.7166 is, see what it can mean for gun owners, and more.
What is H.R.7166?
H.R.7166 is a new piece of legislation which was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey. In short, the piece of legislation ultimately seeks to implement additional restrictions on the purchase of ammunition.
When Was HR.7166 Introduced?
As mentioned above, this proposed legislation was introduced fairly recently. H.R.7166 was both introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on January 20, 2026. At this time, this is the most recent action involving H.R.7166. At time of writing, the full text of the bill has not been received for H.R.7166.
What Does H.R.7166 About?
Despite not having its full text available, many details of the proposed legislation are apparent. At its core, the legislation seeks to require ammunition purchases are done face-to-face, effectively eliminating online ammo sales. Additionally, H.R.7166 will also require the licensing of ammunition dealers and reporting of bulk ammunition purchases.
What Would H.R.7166 Mean For Gun Owners?
If passed, H.R.7166 could have a dramatic impact on the ammunition purchasing process. Under this legislation, one would not be able to conveniently order ammunition online. As all purchases will need to be done face-to-face, one simply will not be able to get ammo delivered to their door any longer. Minus ammo background checks (and fees) and the reporting of bulk ammo purchases, this will essentially make the rest of the nation operate similar to how ammo purchases in California work. Shooters would need to acquire their ammunition in person from a licensed dealer and should expect bulk ammo purchases like bricks of .22 LR, flats of shotgun ammo, and cases of rifle ammo to be recorded and reported.
Where Can I Keep Up On The Status of H.R.7166?
As with most pieces of proposed legislation, one can keep track of them on Congress.gov and monitor their status. To check out the status of this bill specifically, someone can track H.R.7166 on its dedicated page here. Major updates and more can be found in the “actions” tab on the bill tracker.
What Does This Mean Now?
At time of writing (02/09/2026) this piece of legislation has simply been introduced. As stated above, the bill’s full text isn’t fully available yet for reading. With these factors in mind, shooters should know that the introduction of this bill alone does not mean that anything stands to change any time soon. The bill must still work its way through the legislative process before it can truly stand to impact gun owners. As with all potential legislation, votes must be taken and historically some of the more radical and far-reaching measures have failed on the national scale. Ultimately, time will tell.
Conclusion
All in all, we here at True Shot Academy want to keep our readers informed of legislation and other factors which may impact the industry and lives of gun owners. As with other legislation and legal actions we have touched on, we will follow the status of H.R.7166 and keep you informed as major updates occur. We encourage our readers to keep up with our academy blogs and follow along with the bill’s process to best stay informed of upcoming changes. As always, happy shooting.
