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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 18, 1993
Assault Weapon Act of 1993 - Prohibits the importation or manufacture of: (1) a firearm having features designed to facilitate the attachment of a silencer, bayonet, grenade launcher, flash suppressor, or folding stock; (2) such features; (3) a shotgun with a fixed magazine which is capable of holding seven or more rounds of ammunition; or (4) a detachable magazine, feed strip, or similar device which has a capacity of, or can be readily converted to accept, ten or more rounds of ammunition or related parts. Provides for a fine, imprisonment, or both for violation of such prohibition. Provides for enhanced penalties for the possession or use of such a firearm weapon or related device in a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime.
People & committees
Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13] · D–CA
Legislative record
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See H.R.4296.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6362-6363)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E722)
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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