Bill > S597

This bill aims to prohibit individuals under 21 years of age from purchasing certain firearms, specifically semiautomatic pistols, semiautomatic shotguns, and semiautomatic assault weapons, as well as large capacity ammunition feeding devices. The bill provides detailed definitions for these terms, including specific characteristics that would classify a firearm as a semiautomatic assault weapon, such as having a detachable magazine, certain types of grips, folding stocks, or threaded barrels. The legislation creates exceptions for temporary transfers during employment, ranching, farming, target practice, hunting, or authorized training, as well as for military personnel on duty. Individuals under 21 may possess these firearms in limited circumstances, such as with parental consent, during specific activities, or for self-defense. The bill also specifies that firearms transferred to someone under 21 should not be permanently confiscated if the possession becomes unlawful due to the individual's actions. The goal of this legislation appears to be restricting access to certain types of firearms for younger individuals while providing some reasonable exceptions for specific uses and circumstances.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/597/all-info