Ban on Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines with Grandfather Clauses
This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, and possession of new semiautomatic assault weapons and ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds. Current owners are permitted to keep their weapons, but private transfers will now require background checks, and specific secure storage rules apply to prevent unauthorized access.
Key points
Bans the future manufacture and sale of specific semiautomatic rifles, pistols, and shotguns, as well as magazines holding over 10 rounds.
Existing owners may keep their weapons, but transferring them to another individual requires a background check facilitated by a licensed dealer.
Mandates secure storage for grandfathered weapons to ensure they are not accessible to prohibited individuals.
Exempts a specific list of firearms primarily used for hunting and sport, as well as manually operated weapons, from the ban.
Status:
Introduced
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