S. 466100th CongressSenate Bill

Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1987

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Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal criminal code to require, prior to the sale, delivery, or transfer of a handgun: (1) a seven day waiting period (during which time a sworn statement is sent to the chief law enforcement officer of the transferee's place of residence providing notice of the proposed transaction); or (2) a certificate from such officer stating that access to a handgun is required because of threats to the transferee's life. Sets forth: (1) certain reporting and recordkeeping requirements; and (2) criminal penalties for violations of this Act.

Introduced Feb 4, 1987
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Became Law

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Who introduced this

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Howard Metzenbaum

Democrat

U.S. Senator · OH

11 cosponsors — mostly Democrats

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