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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 5844. Importation
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.
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