S. 465100th CongressSenate Bill

Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the manufacture, importation, sale, or possession of firearms which are not: (1) detectable by…

Official title: A bill to amend chapter 44, title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the manufacture, importation, sale or possession of firearms, not detectable by metal detection and x-ray systems commonly used at airports in the United States.

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Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the manufacture, importation, sale, or possession of firearms which are not: (1) detectable by metal detectors used at U.S. airports; and (2) identifiable by x-ray systems designed to inspect carry-on baggage.

Introduced Feb 4, 1987
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Howard Metzenbaum

Democrat

U.S. Senator · OH

Bipartisan — 11 cosponsors (8 D, 3 R)

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