Bill > HB217

This bill prohibits the purchase, sale, and transfer of "assault firearms," which are defined as certain semi-automatic center-fire rifles, pistols, and shotguns with specific features like detachable magazines over 15 rounds, folding stocks, or second handgrips, as well as firearms modified to operate as such, with exceptions for antique firearms, permanently inoperable firearms, and manually operated firearms. It also bans the sale of "large capacity ammunition feeding devices," defined as magazines or similar devices holding more than 15 rounds, with some exceptions. Importing, selling, manufacturing, purchasing, or transferring an assault firearm is a Class 1 misdemeanor, and individuals convicted of such violations will be prohibited from possessing firearms for three years. Similarly, selling or purchasing a large capacity ammunition feeding device is also a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also adds a new provision making it a Class 1 misdemeanor to purchase, possess, or transport any firearm after a misdemeanor conviction for selling, possessing, or importing an assault firearm, and this prohibition also lasts for three years. The bill also makes changes to existing laws regarding concealed handgun permits and the criminal history record check required for firearm transfers to include these new prohibitions.