Ban on Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines with Grandfather Clauses
This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, and possession of specific semiautomatic assault weapons and large capacity ammunition magazines. Current owners may keep their legally obtained firearms, subject to stricter storage rules and mandatory background checks for any future private transfers.
Key points
Bans the sale, import, and production of new semiautomatic assault weapons and magazines holding more than 15 rounds.
Allows current owners to keep existing weapons ('grandfather clause'), but requires background checks for private transfers facilitated by a licensed dealer.
Mandates secure storage for grandfathered weapons to prevent access by prohibited individuals.
Authorizes federal grants to fund voluntary weapon buy-back programs.
Status:
Introduced
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