A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to increase the penalty for committing certain crimes with a firearm or while unlawfully carrying a firearm.

Increases to five years (presently one year) the minimum sentence imposed as an additional penalty upon persons convicted of committing a felony with or while carrying an unlawful firearm under the federal laws.

Increases to ten years (now two years) the minimum sentence for a second or subsequent violation. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 924(c))