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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 2, 1993
Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the possession of a handgun by an individual who does not have a Federal firearms license unless the individual has been issued a handgun permit pursuant to this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe regulations providing for the issuance of a handgun permit only to individuals who: (1) have successfully completed a course of instruction in the safe use, maintenance, and storage of handguns offered by a Federal or State law enforcement agency or designated entity; (2) have attained age 21; (3) are not otherwise prohibited from possessing a handgun by Federal, State, or local law; and (4) have not willfully violated any Federal firearms provision. Prescribes penalties.
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Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] · D–TX
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E236-237)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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