S 750 · 94th Congress · Firearms
Handgun Control Act
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1975-02-19)
Plain Language Summary
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Handgun Control Act - Makes it unlawful for any person to import, manufacture, sell, buy, transfer, receive or transport any handgun or handgun ammunition. Provides that the Secretary of Treasury may, consistent with public safety and necessity, exemption from such prohibition the importation, manufacture, sale purchase, transfer, receipt, or transportation of handguns by licensed importers, manufacturers, or dealers, and by pistol clubs licensed under this Act as may in his judgment be required for the operation of such pistol club. Requires a pistol club desiring to be licensed under this Act to file an application for such licensed with the Secretary. Establishes a $25 annual fee for such license. Directs such clubs to meet various requirements in order to have their applications approved. Provides for administrative judicial review in the case of a license denial or revocation by the Secretary. Provides that whoever violates any provision of this Act or knowingly makes any false statement or represenation with respect to the information required by the provision of this Act to be kept in the records of a pistol club licensed under this Act, or in applying for any license under …
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