Firearms Mandatory Sentencing Act of 1980 - Amends the Federal criminal code with respect to the additional sentences imposed for using or carrying a firearm while committing a felony to: (1) extend the sentencing restrictions currently applicable to second and subsequent offenses to first offenses; and (2) add to such restrictions that a person shall not be eligible for parole until one-half of his term of imprisonment has expired.
Directs the President to appoint a commission to study the effectiveness of current State laws in preventing crimes committed by firearms.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
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