A bill to prevent lawless and irresponsible use of firearms, by requiring national registration of firearms, by establishing minimum standards for licensing possession of firearms, and to prohibit the importation, manufacture, sale, purchase, transfer, receipt, possession, or transportation of handguns.
Gun Control Registration and Licensing Act - Title I: Registration of Firearms - Makes it unlawful to possess a firearm not registered as provided by this title. Requires a purchaser of a firearm from a person other than a licensed dealer to complete and file with the Secretary of the Treasury an application for the registration of the firearm.
Requires a licensed dealer who sells a firearm to require from the purchaser a completed application for the registration of the firearm and to file the application with the Secretary at the time of sale. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe the form for such applications, and sets forth the pertinent data to be supplied on the forms. Sets the fee for the original application at $1.
Provides that a registrant of a firearm who sells the firearm shall return to the Secretary of the Treasury his certificate of registration. Requires the purchaser of a firearm to note the number of the seller's certificate on his application.
Prohibits licensed dealers from: (1) receiving firearms by way of pledge or pawn without the certificate; and (2) selling ammunition without requiring the purchaser to exhibit his certificate. Requires the possessor of a firearm to notify the Secretary within ten days of loss, theft or destruction of the firearm. Sets forth a penalty for violation of this title at a maximum of two years imprisonment and/or up to a $2,000 fine.
Provides that anyone who supplies false information required by this title shall be fined up to $10,000 and/or imprisoned up to five years. Authorizes the Secretary to pay reasonable value for firearms relinquished to him. Authorizes the Secretary to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out this title.
Title II: Gun Permits - Requires the Secretary to determine which States have adopted adequate permit systems for the possession of firearms, and sets forth specific requirements for an adequate permit system.
Makes it unlawful to transfer any firearm or ammunition to any person other than a person who has a valid State or Federal permit. Sets forth a list of qualifications which must be met before a licensed dealer shall issue a Federal gun license.
Provides that such a license shall cost $1 and be valid for a period of up to three years. Requires dealers to maintain records of all licenses issued by him.
Title III: Handgun Controls - Declares that whoever violates any of the handgun provisions of this title shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
Provides that a pistol club desiring to be licensed shall file an application for such license with the Secretary. Establishes specific requirements to be met by such pistol club before the Secretary may approve the application for a license. Directs the Secretary to revoke any license issued under this title, after notice and opportunity for hearing, if the holder of such license has violated any provisions of this Act. Establishes procedures for judicial review of any revocation of or refusal to issue a license by the Secretary.
Provides that whoever knowingly makes any false statement or representation with respect to the information required by the provisions of this title shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
Excepts the following organizations from the provisions of this title: (1) a State licensed security guard service; (2) the United States or any department or agency thereof; or (3) any State or any department, agency, or political subdivision thereof. States that the provisions of this Act shall not apply with respect to any handgun manufactured before 1890, or any other handgun which the Secretary determines is unserviceable and intended for use as a curio, museum piece, or collectors item.
Provides that the United States shall make a payment of $25 or the fair market value (whichever is more) of any handgun delivered to a law enforcement agency within one hundred eighty days of the effective date of this title.
Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this title. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 923A; 931-938; 1091-1101)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
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