Bill > S1283

This bill introduces a new legal definition for "less-than-lethal projectile devices" and provides specific exemptions from existing firearm restrictions in federal law. Specifically, the bill defines these devices as weapons that cannot be readily converted to fire standard ammunition, are not designed to cause death or serious injury, and cannot be easily modified to accept typical semiautomatic firearm magazines. The bill allows individuals to request that the Attorney General officially verify whether a specific device meets this new definition, with the Attorney General required to provide a determination within 90 days of receiving the device for review. The purpose appears to be creating a clear legal framework for emerging non-lethal weapons technology, potentially giving law enforcement and other authorized users more flexibility in using alternative force options that are less likely to cause fatal injuries. By adding this specific definition to existing firearm regulations (specifically Title 18, Section 921 of the United States Code), the bill seeks to modernize federal firearms laws to account for technological advancements in less-than-lethal weapon design.

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