The act regulates imported guns, expands the gun-dealer licensing and record keeping requirements, and places specific limitations on the sale of handguns. ... In 1972, the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, and firearms was created to control the illegal use and sale of firearms and to enforce the federal firearm laws (US Gov. ... In 1977, Washington D.C. became the first state to enact gun registration laws. ... This is helpful in cases where the gun is at a house with children around. ...

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