Pub. L. No. 90-618, 82 Stat. 1213 - Chapter 44 of Title 18, United States Code
United States federal law that regulates the firearms industry and firearms owners. The Gun Control Act of 1968 focuses on regulating interstate commerce in firearms by prohibiting interstate firearms transfers except among licensed manufacturers, dealers and importers
GCA is Title I of the U.S. federal firearms laws
Enforced by the ATF
Added a "sporting purpose" test which bans import of military rifles
ATF Form 4590, Factoring Criteria for Weapons, evaluates imported handguns www.atf.gov />
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The 10 restrictions on firearm ownership (the questions on Form 4473)
Created the FFL License System, Gunsmiths and Manufacturers
Required Serial Numbers on Firearms
Prohibits persons under 18 from possessing handguns or handgun ammunition
Effectively prohibited the direct mail order of firearms
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