H.R.5865 - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require a court adjudication before certain veterans may be denied the right to possess a firearm, and for other purposes.

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  • Official: To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require a court adjudication before certain veterans may be denied the right to possess a firearm, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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4/22/2008--Introduced.Amends the federal criminal code to require an adjudication by a federal or state court before a veteran with an honorable discharge can be prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm based upon a determination that such veteran is mentally defective or has been co

Official Summary

4/22/2008--Introduced.
Amends the federal criminal code to require an adjudication by a federal or state court before a veteran with an honorable discharge can be prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm based upon a determination that such veteran is mentally defective or has been committed to a mental institution.

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08/01/08
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04/26/08
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04/21/08
bill introduced: hr5865 to amend chapter 44 of title 18, united ...

to amend chapter 44 of title 18, united states code, to require a court adjudication before certain veterans may be denied the right to possess a firearm, and for other purposes.

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