Us Code § 40732 - Sale of firearms and supplies
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§ 40732. Sale of firearms and supplies
(a)
(b)
(2) Except as provided in section 40733 of this title, sales under this subsection are subject to applicable United States, State, and local law. In addition to any other requirement, the corporation shall establish procedures to obtain a criminal records check of the individual with United States Government and State law enforcement agencies.
(c)
(2) The corporation may not sell any item to an individual who has been convicted of—
(A) a felony; or
(B) a violation of section 922 of title 18.
(d)
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1340; Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title X, §1087(a)(2)(C), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1013; Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title X, §1096(b), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2441.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 40732(a) | 36:5504(b)(1). | Feb. 10, 1996, Pub. L. 104–106, title XVI, §1614(b), (c), (e)(1), 110 Stat. 518. |
| 40732(b)(1) | 36:5504(b)(2) (1st sentence). | |
| 40732(b)(2) (1st sentence) | 36:5504(e)(1). | |
| 40732(b)(2) (last sentence) | 36:5504(b)(2) (last sentence). | |
| 40732(c) | 36:5504(c). |
In subsection (a), the words "repair parts, and other supplies" are substituted for "repair parts, and accouterments" for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (b)(1), the words "repair parts, and other supplies" are substituted for "targets, repair parts and accouterments, and other supplies and appliances" for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (b)(2), the word "appropriate" is omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (c)(1), the word "sell" is substituted for "offer for sale" to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (c)(2), the words "any item" are substituted for "rifles, ammunition, or any other item available for sale to individuals under the Civilian Marksmanship Program" to eliminate unnecessary words.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2016—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 114–328, §1096(b)(2), substituted "No person acquiring a firearm under this chapter may" for "The corporation may not".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 114–328, §1096(b)(1), added subsec. (d).
2015—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–92, §1087(a)(2)(C)(i), substituted "surplus caliber .22 rimfire rifles, caliber .30 surplus rifles, and caliber .45 M1911/M1911A1 surplus pistols" for "caliber .22 rimfire and caliber .30 surplus rifles".
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 114–92 substituted "surplus caliber .22 rimfire rifles, caliber .30 surplus rifles, and caliber .45 M1911/M1911A1 surplus pistols" for "caliber .22 rimfire and caliber .30 surplus rifles" and "is legally of age" for "is over 18 years of age".
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