Multiple Handgun Transfer Prohibition Act of 1993
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 16, 1993)
Multiple Handgun Transfer Prohibition Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit: (1) a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer from transferring two or more handguns to an individual not so licensed during any 30-day period or from transferring a handgun to any such individual who received a handgun during the previous 30 day period; and (2) any individual who is not so licensed from receiving two or more handguns during any 30-day period.
Makes such prohibitions inapplicable with respect to any individual who has presented to the transferor a written statement, issued by the chief law enforcement officer of the individual's place of residence during the ten days proceeding that the individual requires access to a handgun because of a threat to his or her life or household.
Sets forth: (1) reporting and recordkeeping requirements; and (2) penalties for knowing violations of this Act.
What just happenedMar 5, 1993
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Who’s behind it
- Mar 5, 1993Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Feb 16, 1993IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 16, 1993IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1629)
- Feb 16, 1993IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate