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H.R. 965

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To prohibit the possession or transfer of junk guns, also known as Saturday Night Specials.
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Committee
Latest Action · April 8, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
Congress
113th (2013–2015)
Introduced
March 5, 2013
Cosponsors (1)
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Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit the possession or transfer of a junk gun which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. Exempts the continuous and otherwise lawful possession of such a gun that began before the effective date of this Act. Defines "junk gun" to mean: (1) a handgun that is not a sporting handgun (i.e., a type of handgun generally recognized as particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes); and (2) any combination of parts from which such a handgun can be assembled.

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