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Large Capacity Ammunition Magazine Restrictions: Keeping Americans Safe

This act introduces new rules for large capacity ammunition magazines. Citizens will not be able to buy, sell, or possess new magazines holding more than 15 rounds. Magazines legally owned before the act's effective date are permitted. The goal is to enhance public safety by limiting access to these devices.
Key points
Prohibits the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of ammunition magazines holding more than 15 rounds.
Magazines legally possessed before the act's enactment date are exempt from the prohibition.
Exceptions include law enforcement, nuclear facility security personnel, and Attorney General-authorized testing.
Newly manufactured large capacity magazines must have a serial number and manufacturing date.
Allows federal funds to be used for buy-back programs for large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9207
Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Process start date: 2022-10-21