Bill > HB1660

This bill amends Virginia law to provide a more comprehensive definition of "trigger activator" for firearms, expanding the definition to include conversion kits, tools, accessories, or devices designed to alter a semi-automatic firearm's rate of fire to mimic automatic weapon fire or increase firing speed beyond the firearm's original capabilities. The bill specifically identifies several types of trigger activators, such as bump stocks, trigger cranks, hellfire triggers, binary trigger systems, and burst trigger systems, while explicitly excluding semi-automatic replacement triggers designed for competitive shooting. Under the proposed legislation, it would be unlawful for any person to manufacture, import, sell, possess, transfer, or transport an auto sear or trigger activator in Virginia, with violations classified as a Class 6 felony. The bill maintains an exception for items that comply with the National Firearms Act, ensuring that legally registered firearms modifications remain permissible. The legislation is part of an effort to regulate devices that can effectively convert semi-automatic weapons to function more like automatic weapons, which are typically more strictly controlled.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB1660