Bill > HB266

This bill prohibits the possession and transfer of assault weapons in certain circumstances, and provides for the registration of assault weapons. Key provisions include: - Defining "assault weapon" to include specific firearms and certain semi-automatic weapons with certain features. - Making it a crime to knowingly sell or transfer an assault weapon, punishable as a Class B felony, or a Class A felony if sold/transferred to a person under 18. - Making it a crime to knowingly possess an assault weapon, punishable as a Class C felony, with exceptions for law enforcement, military, and those who register their assault weapons by April 1, 2025. - Requiring the registration of lawfully possessed assault weapons with the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency by April 1, 2025. - Placing restrictions on the possession, transportation, and sale/transfer of registered assault weapons. - Allowing licensed gun dealers to transport, display, sell, and repair assault weapons. - Allowing the continued manufacturing and transportation of assault weapons within Alabama for sale within or outside the state.

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