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this may be a fabrication but it's also a possiblity:
I. Proposed License Fees - 1994-1995 Gun Control Proposals
These listings and the documentation used to calculate these suggested fee schedules will be made available to federal law enforcement authorities and U.S. Department of
the Treasury for review, when the time is right. Additional material will be made available to key politicians when proposing any fee-related legislation. These suggestions
will be instrumental in determining thenature of future gun control legislation and proposals.
A)Handgun License Fees:
Year 1 to 2: $50-$75 annually.
Year 3 to 4: $150-$250 annually.
Year 5 to 8: $550-$625 annually.
B) Penalties for non-compliance:
(a) Failure to acquire license -- $1,000/6 months jail, revocation of ability to own
(b) Failure to maintain license -- $5,000/12 months jail, revocation of ability to own
(c) Failure to turn over guns for destruction after lapse of license --$15,000/18 months jail, revocation of ability to own.
Failure to renew license or notify issuing authority of change of status would be considered a felony. All firearms owned would be then considered contraband, and
confiscated. State or local authorities would be prohibited from retaining or re-selling any confiscated firearms. Record of destruction to be issued to federal government not
later than 60 days after confiscation.
C) Rifle-Shotgun License:
Program begins at $30 or at cost to maintain federal records on ownership and registration. Fee: $30-$148 annually.
D) State Licensing:
The Department of Justice for each state will initiate programs at state level, with fees equivalent to federal.
Fee: $74-$150 annually.
E) Local Licensing:
The cost of annual license to reflect the cost of records-maintenance and enforcement.
Fee: $48-$113 annually.
F) Arsenal License: (20 guns or 1,000 rounds ammo).
Fee: $300-$1,000 annually.
G) Penalty for Non-Compliance of Arsenal Licensing Law:
$5,000/8 months jail, confiscation of all firearms-related property, revocation of ability to own firearms. (Disposition to be determined by Department of Justice and the
state/federal legislatures.)
H) Safe License:
Fee: $228-$392 annually (based on calculations of set up of computerized records system, enforcement, registration processing).
I) Ammunition Registration & License:
Fee: $55-$117 for license to buy ammunition (based on calculations of set up of computerized records-keeping system, enforcement and registration processing).
J) Federal license for Re-Loading (or possession of re-loading equipment) .
Fee: $130-$175 annually.
K) Ammunition Safe License.
Fee: $55-$75 annually.
L) Range License (new federal license on target, outdoor/indoor ranges).
Fee: $12,100-$15,500 annually.
M) Range Tax (imposed on Federally licensed gun ranges).
Fee: $85-$100 per person, per visit.
N) Inspection License: (verifying records of guns and storage) To defray cost of inspection and firearms safes in business or private homes.
Fee: $588-$678 annually.
