To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the possession of a handgun or handgun ammunition by, or the private transfer of a handgun or handgun ammunition to, a juvenile.
Juvenile 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 transfer to, or possession by, a juvenile: (1) for target practice, hunting, competition, or a course of instruction in the safe use of a handgun under adult supervision, under specified conditions; (2) if the transfer occurs with the permission of a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian of the juvenile; and (3) in accordance with State and local law.
Sets penalties for violations of this Act.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
See H.R.3098.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
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