A bill to amend Chapter 44, of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit persons convicted of crime from acquiring a handgun, to provide a procedure for checking whether a prospective purchaser of a handgun has a prior criminal record, to aid law enforcement agencies in tracing handgun models, and for other purposes.
Handgun Crime Control Act - Defines the term "handgun" for purposes of the Federal criminal law as meaning a firearm which is designed to be held and fired by the use of a single hand.
Makes it unlawful for a licensed importer or licensed dealer to sell or transfer a handgun to a person other than persons specified under this Act unless the transferee appears in person at the place of business of such dealer or importer and meets specified conditions of this Act.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
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