Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal criminal code to define "armor piercing ammunition." Excludes from the definition: (1) shotgun shot composed in order to comply with Federal or State law; (2) frangible projectiles for target shooting; (3) ammunition containing frangible projectiles; and (4) any ammunition or projectiles which the Secretary of the Treasury determines are primarily intended for sporting purposes.
Makes it unlawful for any person to manufacture or import armor piercing ammunition. Allows: (1) the manufacture or importation of armor piercing ammunition for the use of the United States or any State or local government; (2) manufacture for the sole purpose of exportation; or (3) manufacture or importation for the purposes of testing and experimentation authorized by the Secretary.
Establishes a licensing fee of $1,000 per year for manufacturers and importers of armor piercing ammunition.
Imposes an additional mandatory sentence of not less than five years for any person who uses or carries a firearm and is in possession of armor piercing ammunition during the commission of a violent felony. States that such sentence shall not be suspended nor shall probation or parole be granted.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
For Previous Action See H.R.5835.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported.
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-996.
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-996.
Placed on Union Calendar No: 562.
Rule Granted Providing an Open Rule with 1 Hour of Debate.
Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.584 Reported to House.
See H.J.Res.648.
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