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S. 466 (100th)

Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1987

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Introduced

4 February 1987

Last action

2 August 1988 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.

Sponsors

Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL]

Subjects

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Source updated

10 August 2026

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Summary

Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal criminal code to require, prior to the sale, delivery, or transfer of a handgun: (1) a seven day waiting period (during which time a sworn statement is sent to the chief law enforcement officer of the transferee's place of residence providing notice of the proposed transaction); or (2) a certificate from such officer stating that access to a handgun is required because of threats to the transferee's life. Sets forth: (1) certain reporting and recordkeeping requirements; and (2) criminal penalties for violations of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 4 February 1987

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 February 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 February 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Source: Committee

  4. 16 June 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 August 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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