A bill to amend title 18, United States Code.

Summary

Amends the Gun Control Act of 1968 to permit any person not otherwise prohibited from doing so to transport unloaded firearms provided neither the firearm nor any ammunition is readily accessible. Modifies the definition of the term "with the principal objective of livelihood and profit" to remove the requirement of proof of profit as relates to those persons who regularly purchase and dispose of firearms for criminal purposes or terrorism. Defines terrorism for the purposes of this provision. Provides recordkeeping requirements for licensed manufacturers, importers, or dealers who sell firearms from their personal collections.

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Timeline

1. 6 May 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

2. 6 May 1986

   Introduced

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

3. 6 May 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 24 June 1986

   Passed

   Passed House by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

5. 24 June 1986

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

6. 24 June 1986

   Floor

   Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Floor

7. 27 June 1986

   Floor

   Presented to President.

   Source: Floor

8. 27 June 1986

   President

   Presented to President.

   Source: President

9. 27 June 1986

   Floor

   Measure Signed in Senate.

   Source: Floor

10. 8 July 1986

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 99-360.

    Source: President

11. 8 July 1986

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

12. 8 July 1986

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Documents

2 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 9 July 1986

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 6 May 1986

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Sponsors

• Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] · D · Sponsor

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