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Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act

Introduced: November 17, 1993 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov

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Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

May 5, 1994

See H.R.4296.

Apr 25, 1994

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Nov 21, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

Nov 17, 1993

Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

Nov 17, 1993

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the manufacture, transfer, or possession of a semiautomatic assault weapon as defined or listed under this Act. Sets penalties for violations and for use or possession of such a weapon during a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime. Requires the serial number of any such weapon manufactured after enactment of this Act to clearly show the date on which the weapon was manufactured.

Makes such provisions inapplicable to: (1) the transfer or possession of any firearm lawfully possessed before the effective date of this Act; (2) certain hunting and sporting firearms; (3) the United States or a department or agency of the United States, or a State or department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; and (4) the manufacture, transfer, or possession of a firearm by a licensed manufacturer or importer for purposes of testing or experimentation authorized by the Secretary of the Treasury.

Prohibits: (1) the sale, shipment, or delivery of an assault weapon to a person who does not fill out a form 4473 (prescribed by the Secretary) in connection with the purchase of an assault weapon; and (2) the purchase, possession, or acceptance of delivery of such weapon by a person who has not completed such form. Sets forth: (1) additional recordkeeping requirements; and (2) penalties for violations.

Prohibits the transfer or possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, with exceptions. Treats such devices as firearms. Sets penalties for violations. Requires any such device manufactured after the date of this Act's enactment to be identified by a serial number that clearly shows that the device was manufactured or imported after the effective date of this Act.

Directs the Attorney General to: (1) investigate and study the effect of this Act and determine its impact, if any, on violent and drug trafficking crime; and (2) report to the Congress.

Itemizes firearms under various categories as an appendix to Federal firearms provisions.

What's happening now May 5, 1994

See H.R.4296.

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