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18 U.S.C. 924(a)(6)
(6) (A) (i) A juvenile who violates section 922(x) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or
both, except that a juvenile described in clause (ii) shall be sentenced to probation on appropriate conditions and
shall not be incarcerated unless the juvenile falls to comply with a condition of probation.
(ii) A juvenile is described in this clause if—
(I) the offense of which the juvenile is charged is possession of a handgun or ammunition in violation of
section 922(x)(2); and
(II) the juvenile has not been convicted in any court of an offense (including an offense under section
922(x) or a similar State law, but not including any other offense consisting of conduct that if engage
in by an adult would not constitute an offense) or adjudicated as a juvenile delinquent for conduct that
if engaged in by an adult would constitute an offense.
(B) A person other than a juvenile who knowingly violates section 922(x)—
(i) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both; and
(ii) if the person sold, delivered, or otherwise transferred a handgun or ammunition to a juvenile knowing or
having reasonable cause to know that the juvenile intended to carry or otherwise possess or discharge or
otherwise use the handgun or ammunition in the commission of a crime of violence, shall be fined under
this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.
If you have any questions, contact:
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20226
Phone: [phone] or visit website at www.atf.treas.gov