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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 9, 1993
Youth Handgun Safety Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit: (1) the sale, delivery, or transfer to a juvenile of a handgun or ammunition that is suitable for use only in a handgun; and (2) the possession by a juvenile of a handgun or such ammunition. Makes exceptions with respect to a temporary transfer to, or possession by, a juvenile: (1) when the handgun is used in target practice under adult supervision, under specified conditions; or (2) who is a member of the U.S. armed forces or the National Guard who possesses or is armed with a handgun in the line of duty. Sets penalties for violations of this Act.
People & committees
Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI] · D–WI
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Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice. Approved for full committee consideration with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Referred to Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice.
Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice. Hearings held at Milwaukee, Wi. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-93.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-393.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7028-7031)
Introduced in Senate
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