Us Code § 40731 - Issuance or loan of firearms and supplies
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§ 40731. Issuance or loan of firearms and supplies
(a)
(1) organizations affiliated with the corporation that provide firearms training to youth;
(2) the Boy Scouts of America;
(3) 4–H Clubs;
(4) the Future Farmers of America; and
(5) other youth oriented organizations.
(b)
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1340.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 40731(a) | 36:5504(a). | Feb. 10, 1996, Pub. L. 104–106, title XVI, §1614(a), (d), 110 Stat. 517, 518. |
| 40731(b) | 36:5504(d). |
In subsection (a), the words "repair parts, and other supplies" are substituted for "targets, and other supplies and appliances" for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (b) the words "shall ensure" are substituted for "shall be responsible for ensuring" to eliminate unnecessary words.
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