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This bill amends Georgia's firearms and weapons laws to expand and clarify definitions of dangerous weapons, with a particular focus on prohibiting rapid-fire attachments. The bill introduces a comprehensive definition of "dangerous weapon" that now includes launchers, machine guns, rapid-fire attachments, sawed-off rifles and shotguns, and silencers. Specifically, the bill defines "rapid-fire attachment" as any device designed to enable a weapon to fire more than six shots in rapid succession through various mechanical modifications, such as replacing a weapon's grip, bumping the trigger, or modifying the trigger mechanism. The legislation maintains existing exemptions for law enforcement, military personnel, and individuals who have properly registered weapons under federal law, while establishing that unlawful possession of a dangerous weapon can result in a five-year imprisonment sentence. The bill also updates related sections of Georgia's legal code to reflect these new definitions and provisions, ensuring consistency across different sections of the law. Notably, the changes aim to restrict devices that can transform standard firearms into weapons capable of firing multiple rounds quickly and potentially more destructively.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71094