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Scott Fitzgerald: “The Gun Control Act GCA of 1968 was enacted to assist law…”

Featuring: Scott Fitzgerald, Republican | U.S. House of Representatives, Wisconsin, District 5

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Rep. Fitzgerald Discusses His Bill to Give Law-Enforcement Advanced Less-Lethal Technology

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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Gun Control Act GCA of 1968 was enacted to assist law enforcement in their fight against violent crime. Along with imposing stricter licensing and regulation of the firearms industry, the GCA also established a new definition of a firearm, which, according to the bill, includes, quote, any weapon, … (00:01–00:09)

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Asserts that the Gun Control Act of 1968 was intended to help law enforcement combat violent crime.

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