A bill to amend chapter 44 (relating to firearms) of title 18, United States code, to prohibit the sale of handguns commonly called Saturday night specials.

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Introduced

7 November 1985

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Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

Summary

Amends the Gun Control Act of 1968 to prohibit any person licensed under such Act from selling or delivering any firearm (other than a rifle or shotgun) which is determined to be unsuitable for lawful sporting purposes based upon standards established under such Act.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/house-bill/3706
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