H.R.3398: To amend title 18, United States Code, to regulate the manufacture, importation, and sale of certain particularly dangerous bullets.

About This Bill

  • Introduced Oct. 28, 1993
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 16, 1993

Bill Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to include within the definition of "armor piercing ammunition" any bullet that is designed to expand upon impact after being fired from a firearm, resulting in the bullet having sharp, hook, or barb-like projections that extend beyond the diameter of the unfired bullet.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Oct. 28, 1993

Introduced in the House by Thomas M. Barrett (D-Wis.)

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