S. 1331 (110th): Long-Range Sniper Rifle Safety Act of 2007

Introduced:
May 08, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 8, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 08, 2007
Referred to Committee May 08, 2007
Cosponsors
10 cosponsors (10D) (show)
Committees

Senate Judiciary

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Full Title

A bill to regulate .50 BMG caliber sniper rifles.

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Last updated May 08, 2007.
4 pages

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5/8/2007--Introduced.
Long-Range Sniper Rifle Safety Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code and the firearms registration provisions of the Internal Revenue Code to classify the .50 BMG caliber sniper rifle as a destructive device. Modifies the definition of "rifle" to include a weapon intended to be fired from a bipod or other support.
Directs the Attorney General to implement regulations for notice and registration of .50 BMG caliber sniper rifles as destructive devices and require the registration of unregistered rifles within seven years after the enactment of this Act.

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  • Title 18: CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
  • Part I: CRIMES
  • Chapter 44: FIREARMS
  • Section 921: Definitions
  • Title 26: INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
  • Subtitle E: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Certain Other Excise Taxes
  • Chapter 53: MACHINE GUNS, DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, AND CERTAIN OTHER FIREARMS
  • Subchapter B: General Provisions and Exemptions
  • Part I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
  • Section 5845: Definitions