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H.R. 965

To prohibit the possession or transfer of junk guns, also known as Saturday Night Specials.

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.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.

Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4](D-IL)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseMar 5, 2013
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.

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    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced in House

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To prohibit the possession or transfer of junk guns, also known as Saturday Night Specials… — Informed