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Safety Act: Restrictions on High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines

This act introduces new rules for high-capacity ammunition magazines. Citizens will not be able to buy, sell, or manufacture new magazines holding more than 15 rounds. Possession of already legally owned magazines will still be allowed, but the new regulations aim to enhance public safety by limiting access to these devices.
Key points
Prohibits importing, selling, manufacturing, transferring, or possessing ammunition magazines holding more than 15 rounds.
Citizens can still possess magazines legally owned before the act's effective date.
New magazines must have a serial number and manufacturing date.
The act provides for buy-back programs for high-capacity ammunition magazines.
Exceptions apply to law enforcement and nuclear facility security personnel.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_625
Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Process start date: 2023-01-30