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—
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
being imported or brought in for scientific or research purposes; or
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.
Pub. L. 90–618, title II, § 20182 Stat. 1230 Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A)90 Stat. 1834 (Added , , ; amended , , .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736 68A Stat. 725 Pub. L. 90–618A prior section 5844, , , related to exportation, prior to the general revision of this chapter by .
act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736 68A Stat. 725 Pub. L. 90–618Provisions similar to those comprising this section were contained in prior section 5845, , , prior to the general revision of this chapter by .
Amendments
Pub. L. 94–4551976— struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary” wherever appearing.