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S. 2766 (98th)

A bill to amend Chapter 44, Title 18, United States Code, to regulate the manufacture and importation of armor piercing ammunition.

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Introduced

14 June 1984

Last action

26 June 1984 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1019.

Sponsors

Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL], Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA], Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS]

Subjects

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Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to define "armor piercing ammunition." Excludes from the definition: (1) shot gun shot required by Federal or State regulations for hunting; (2) frangible projectiles for target shooting; and (3) projectiles that the Secretary of Treasury determines are primarily intended for sporting purposes. Makes it unlawful for any person to manufacture or import armor piercing ammunition. Allows for: (1) the manufacture or importation of armor piercing ammunition for the use of the United States or any State or local government; and (2) manufacture for the sole purpose of exportation. 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. Provides that such sentence shall not be suspended nor probation nor parole granted.

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Timeline

  1. 14 June 1984

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 June 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 June 1984

    Floor

    Star Print ordered S. 2766.

    Source: Floor

  4. 26 June 1984

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1019.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 26 June 1984

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Approved for reporting without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 June 1984

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

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