HR 3041 · 97th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Federal Firearms Dealer and Ownership Protection Act of 1980

Introduced 1981-04-06· Sponsored by Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1]· 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 Subcommittee on Rules of the House.(1981-06-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Firearms Dealer and Owner Protection Act of 1980 - Title I: Amendments to the Gun Control Act of 1968 - Amends the Gun Control Act of 1968 to redefine: (1) "manufacturer" to mean any person engaged in the "business of manufacturing" (instead of "manufacture" of) firearms or ammunition; and (2) "dealers in ammunition and persons engaged in the business of repairing firearms. Adds a new definition "engaged in the business" with respect to manufacturers, dealers, and importers. Includes as a manufacturer of ammunition a person whose gross sales of his own ammunition exceed $1,000 in any calendar year. Includes as a dealer in firearms a person who deals in firearms as a regular course of business with the principal objective of livelihood and profit. Replaces the current term "crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year" with a new definition of "disabling crime." Eliminates certain activities regarding ammunition from the coverage of the current prohibitions. Revises current provisions respecting the interstate sale or transfer of firearms. Revises the current prohibition against selling a firearm or ammunition to certain persons (such as persons under indic…

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