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Laws on Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

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  • Gun Control Act (18 U.S.C Chapter 44)
  • National Firearms Act (26 U.S.C. Chapter 53)
  • Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. Chapter 2778)
  • Importation, Manufacture, Distribution and Storage of Explosive Materials (18 U.S.C. Chapter 40)
  • Contraband Cigarette Trafficking Act (18 U.S.C. Chapter 114)
  • Interstate Transport in Aid of Racketeering (18 U.S.C. 1952 with respect to Federally non-tax paid liquor)
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