§ 5844. Importation

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No firearm shall be imported or brought into the United States or any territory under its control or jurisdiction unless the importer establishes, under regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary, that the firearm to be imported or brought in is—

(1)being imported or brought in for the use of the United States or any department, independent establishment, or agency thereof or any State or possession or any political subdivision thereof; or

(2)being imported or brought in for scientific or research purposes; or

(3)being imported or brought in solely for testing or use as a model by a registered manufacturer or solely for use as a sample by a registered importer or registered dealer;

except that, the Secretary may permit the conditional importation or bringing in of a firearm for examination and testing in connection with classifying the firearm.

(Added Pub. L. 90–618, title II, § 201, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1230; amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834.)

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Pub. L. 90–618, title II, § 201
82 Stat. 1230
Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A)
90 Stat. 1834
act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736
68A Stat. 725
Pub. L. 90–618
Pub. L. 94–455

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Pub. L.Pub. L. 90–618, title II, § 201

Stat.82 Stat. 1230

Pub. L.Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A)

Stat.90 Stat. 1834

Actact Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736

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