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AMENDMENTS OF 1973 TO FEDERAL LAWS RELATING TO EXPLOSIVES

NCJ Number
17644
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1973
Length
15 pages
Annotation
TESTIMONY AND OTHER MATERIALS RELATING TO LIMITS PLACED ON THE AMOUNT OF BLACK GUNPOWDER THAT MAY BE PURCHASED OR POSSESSED.
Abstract
THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT THE RESTRICTIONS ON BLACK POWDER BE LIFTED IF IT IS USED FOR SPORTING, RECREATIONAL OR CULTURAL PURPOSES. SENATOR KENNEDY'S OBJECTIONS TO THIS RECOMMENDATION ARE ALSO INCLUDED.