stock attached.

(Romero case.)

9-millimeter German MP-40 machine pistol (submachinegun). Developed by the Schmeisser factory in Germany. Full automatic only. (Romero case.)

223 Caliber Colt AR-15 Rifle Model SP-1. Semiautomatic, 214-inch barrel including a prong-type flash suppressor which can be used as grenade launcher. (Romero case.)

M-1 caliber U.S. Carbine Model M1-A1, manufactured by Inland Manufacturing Division, General Motors 1-44. troopers. (Romero case.)

Semiautomatic. Designed for use by para

7.29-caliber (German service cartridge) German MG-34 light machinegun manufactured by "CRA" 1941 (barrel plugged). Full or semiautomatic. (Romero case.)

49-588 O 65-11

Full automatic Bren MK 3-1945 machinegun serial LB-19791. (Romero case.)

Senator DODD. Did your investigation reveal the origin of these live landmines? Where were they made?

Mr. Howe. No; it did not, as such. Some of the mines were handmade, and the hand grenades were World War surplus, as I under stand it.

Senator DODD. U.S. surplus?

Mr. Howe. World War II surplus; yes, sir, I believe that is a correct statement. Our unverified information states these items are now in possession of a paramilitary group.

The section of the bill makes it unlawful for any person, except an importer, manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transport, ship, or receive firearms in interstate or foreign commerce. The effect of this provision locally would be to eliminate the receipt of guns from outside the State of California via mail order which is currently done to circumvent our local laws. It would also reduce the problem of our local mail-order-type gun dealers who are presently engaged in the business of sending guns all over the United States. This would assist us in two ways. First, by eliminating guns coming into the State to our residents after having been sent out of State to a mail drop by the dealer, and then returned to our citizens thus circumventing the law. And I would also like to point out to the committee another part of the mail-order business that gives us a great deal of trouble. We receive complaints about the operations of irresponsible mail-order dealers. Over the years, we have been deluged with consumer fraud complaints from out-of-State residents requesting our department to take some action against these firms. We are either asked to secure a return of money, or to expedite the delivery of orders placed months previously.

Our department, the better business bureau, and other local enforcement and public legal offices have been the recipient of complaints which must total several thousand over the last 7 to 8 years. It can be said that this type of business either attracts disgruntled customers or these mail-order houses are conducting their sales operations with some element of consumer fraud or deception.