A bill to amend title 18, United States Code.
Public Law 99-360 · S. 2414 · 99th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Jul 8, 1986 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Sponsor: Sen. Strom Thurmond (R-SC)
Cosponsors (4): Sen. Howard Metzenbaum, Sen. Ted Kennedy,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Amends the Gun Control Act of 1968 to permit any person not otherwise prohibited from doing so to transport unloaded firearms provided neither the firearm nor any ammunition is readily accessible.
Modifies the definition of the term "with the principal objective of livelihood and profit" to remove the requirement of proof of profit as relates to those persons who regularly purchase and dispose of firearms for criminal purposes or terrorism.
Defines terrorism for the purposes of this provision.
Provides recordkeeping requirements for licensed manufacturers, importers, or dealers who sell firearms from their personal collections.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 7 actions.
- Jul 8, 1986Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 99-360.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jun 27, 1986PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Jun 24, 1986FloorFloor · Passed House by Voice Vote.
- FloorFloor · Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
- May 6, 1986FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.