HR 3300 · 97th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to protect firearm owners' constitutional rights, civil liberties, and right to privacy.

Introduced 1981-04-29· Sponsored by Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Motion to Discharge Committee Filed by Volkmer. Discharge Petition No: 19.(1982-07-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Title I: Amendments to Title 18, United States Code (18 U.S.C. 921-928) - 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) "dealer" to exclude dealers in ammunition. Adds a new definition "engaged in the business" with respect to manufacturers, dealers, and importers. Defines as a manufacturer or dealer of firearms a person who manufactures or deals as a regular course of trade or business with the principal objective of livelihood and profit. Excludes as dealers persons making occasional sales or repairs of firearms. Eliminates certain activities involving ammunition from the coverage of the current prohibitions. Makes it unlawful for any person to transfer any firearm to a person who does not reside in the same State, if the transferor has reasonable cause to believe that acquisition of the firearm by such person would violate any State or local law or ordinance. Revises the current prohibition against certain classes of persons transporting a firearm or ammunition in interstate commerce to extend such prohibition to possession or receipt i…

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Cosponsors (20)

12 Democrats8 Republicans