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Multiple Handgun Transfer Prohibition Act of 1993

Introduced: January 21, 1993 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 10, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Jan 21, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Jan 21, 1993
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 preceding 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's happening now February 10, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2