H.R. 3184 (103rd): Semiautomatic Assault Weapon Violence Prevention Act of 1993

Introduced:
Sep 29, 1993 (103rd Congress, 1993–1994)
Sponsor:
Rep. Mel Reynolds [D-IL2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 29, 1993, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 29, 1993
Cosponsors
13 cosponsors (13D) (show)
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House Judiciary

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Full Title

To prohibit the transfer or possession of semiautomatic assault weapons, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Sep 29, 1993.
17 pages

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9/29/1993--Introduced.
Semiautomatic Assault Weapon Violence Prevention Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal criminal code to: (1) make it unlawful to transfer or possess a semiautomatic assault weapon; and (2) list weapons classified as semiautomatic assault weapons. Makes this Act inapplicable to the transfer or possession of a weapon: (1) by a Federal or State agency; (2) that was lawfully possessed before this Act's enactment or, in the case of a semiautomatic firearm designated as a semiautomatic assault weapon under this Act, before the designation is made; or (3) by a licensed manufacturer or importer for purposes of authorized testing or experimentation. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to designate a rifle, pistol, or shotgun that is a semiautomatic firearm and meets specified criteria as a semiautomatic assault weapon. Requires the serial numbers of such weapons to clearly show if they were manufactured or imported after this Act's effective date.

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  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44