To prohibit the possession or transfer of junk guns, also known as Saturday Night Specials.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 5, 2013)
Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit the possession or transfer of a junk gun which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. Exempts the continuous and otherwise lawful possession of such a gun that began before the effective date of this Act.
Defines "junk gun" to mean: (1) a handgun that is not a sporting handgun (i.e., a type of handgun generally recognized as particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes); and (2) any combination of parts from which such a handgun can be assembled.
What just happenedApr 8, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 5, 2013
- Apr 8, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
- Mar 5, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Mar 5, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 5, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House