H.R. 3993 — A bill to amend chapter 44 (relating to firearms) of title 18 of the United States Code to provide a 21-day waiting period for the purchase of handguns.

Summary

Amends the Gun Control Act of 1968 to make it unlawful for any person to transfer or receive ownership of any handgun earlier than 21 days after the date on which the parties agree to make the transfer.

Full Text

Legislative Actions

1981-06-23
Introduced in House
1981-06-23
Introduced in House
1981-06-23
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
1981-06-25
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

A bill to amend chapter 44 (relating to firearms) of title 18 of the United States Code to provide a 21-day waiting period for the purchase of handguns.

Sponsors

Subjects

Summary

Full Text

Legislative Actions

Ask about this bill