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Bill99th CongressFiled Jan 3, 1985Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 104

A bill to amend Chapter 44, Title 18, United States Code, to regulate the manufacture and importation of armor piercing bullets.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Jul 29, 1985)

(Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment (without written report))

Amends the Federal criminal code to define "armor-piercing ammunition." Excludes from the definition: (1) shotgun shot required by Federal or State regulations for hunting; (2) frangible projectiles for target shooting; and (3) projectiles that the Secretary of the Treasury determines are primarily intended for sporting purposes.

Makes it unlawful for any person to manufacture or import armor-piercing ammunition. Allows for: (1) the manufacture or importation of armor-piercing ammunition for the use of the United States or any State or local government; (2) the manufacture for the sole purpose of exportation; and (3) the manufacture or importation for testing or experimentation authorized by the Secretary. Allows for the sale and delivery of armor-piercing ammunition for these purposes.

Establishes a licensing fee of $1,000 per year for manufacturers and importers of armor-piercing ammunition.

Authorizes the Secretary to revoke any license issued to a dealer if such dealer willfully transfers armor-piercing ammunition.

Requires licensed importers and manufacturers to specially mark all armor-piercing projectiles and packages.

Imposes an additional mandatory sentence of not less than five years for any person who uses or carries a firearm and is in possession of armor-piercing ammunition during the commission of a crime of violence. Provides that such sentence shall not be suspended or probation or parole be granted.

What just happenedMar 6, 1986

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC](R-SC)Sponsor
65 cosponsors33 D33 R
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  1. Mar 6, 1986Floor

    Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.

  2. Mar 6, 1986Floor

    Senate passed companion measure H.R. 3132 in lieu of this measure by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-1. Record Vote No: 28.

  3. Mar 6, 1986Floor

    Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 3132 as an amendment.

  4. Mar 6, 1986Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  5. Jul 29, 1985Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 254.

  6. Jul 29, 1985Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  7. Jul 29, 1985Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  8. Jul 25, 1985Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Jul 23, 1985Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Jul 18, 1985Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. May 8, 1985Committee

    Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Mar 6, 1985Floor

    Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  13. Jan 3, 1985IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. Jan 3, 1985IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jul 29, 198501
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment (without written report))

Amends the Federal criminal code to define "armor-piercing ammunition." Excludes from the definition: (1) shotgun shot required by Federal or State regulations for hunting; (2) frangible projectiles for target shooting; and (3) projectiles that the Secretary of the Treasury determines are primarily intended for sporting purposes.

Makes it unlawful for any person to manufacture or import armor-piercing ammunition. Allows for: (1) the manufacture or importation of armor-piercing ammunition for the use of the United States or any State or local government; (2) the manufacture for the sole purpose of exportation; and (3) the manufacture or importation for testing or experimentation authorized by the Secretary. Allows for the sale and delivery of armor-piercing ammunition for these purposes.

Establishes a licensing fee of $1,000 per year for manufacturers and importers of armor-piercing ammunition.

Authorizes the Secretary to revoke any license issued to a dealer if such dealer willfully transfers armor-piercing ammunition.

Requires licensed importers and manufacturers to specially mark all armor-piercing projectiles and packages.

Imposes an additional mandatory sentence of not less than five years for any person who uses or carries a firearm and is in possession of armor-piercing ammunition during the commission of a crime of violence. Provides that such sentence shall not be suspended or probation or parole be granted.

Introduced in SenateJan 3, 198500

Amends the Federal criminal code to define "armor-piercing ammunition." Excludes from the definition: (1) shot gun shot required by Federal or State regulations for hunting; (2) frangible projectiles for target shooting; and (3) projectiles that the Secretary of the Treasury determines are primarily intended for sporting purposes.

Makes it unlawful for any person to manufacture or import armor-piercing ammunition. Allows for: (1) the manufacture or importation of armor piercing ammunition for the use of the United States or any State or local government; and (2) manufacture for the sole purpose of exportation.

Establishes a licensing fee of $1,000 per year for manufacturers and importers of armor-piercing ammunition.

Imposes an additional mandatory sentence of not less than five years for any person who uses or carries a firearm and is in possession of armor-piercing ammunition during the commission of a violent felony. Provides that such sentence shall not be suspended nor probation nor parole be granted.

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