Historic Agreement with Smith & Wesson


THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary


For Immediate Release March 17, 2000



CLINTON ADMINISTRATION REACHES HISTORIC AGREEMENT
WITH SMITH AND WESSON

New design standards to make guns safer and prevent accidental shootings and gun deaths

New sales and distribution controls to help keep guns out of the hands of criminals and help law enforcement crack down on illegal gun traffickers. Under the deal, manufacturers will agree to sell only to authorized dealers and distributors who agree to a code of conduct. The code of conduct imposes new requirements on authorized dealers and distributors.

Enforcement of agreement. An Oversight Commission will be established to oversee the implementation of the agreement. The Commission will have five members selected as follows: one by manufacturers; two by city and county parties; one by state parties; one by ATF. ATF will work with manufacturers and the Oversight Commission to assist them in meeting obligations under the agreement.

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