HR 350 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Gun Control Registration and Licensing Act

Introduced 1977-01-04· Sponsored by Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-01-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Gun Control Registration and Licensing Act - Title I: Registration of Firearms - Makes it unlawful to possess a firearm not registered as provided by this title. Requires a purchaser of a firearm from a person other than a licensed dealer to complete and file with the Secretary of the Treasury an application for the registration of the firearm. Requires a licensed dealer who sells a firearm to require from the purchaser a completed application for the registration of the firearm and to file the application with the Secretary at the time of sale. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe the form for such applications, and sets forth the pertinent data to be supplied on the forms. Sets the fee for the original application at $1. Provides that a registrant of a firearm who sells the firearm shall return to the Secretary of the Treasury his certificate of registration. Requires the purchaser of a firearm to note the number of the seller's certificate on his application. Prohibits licensed dealers from: (1) receiving firearms by way of pledge or pawn without the certificate; and (2) selling ammunition without requiring the purchaser to exhibit his certificate. Requires the possessor of a f…

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