Bill > SB749

This bill, titled "Assault firearms & certain ammunition feeding devices; purchase, sale, etc., prohibited, penalties," aims to prohibit the purchase, sale, and transfer of "assault firearms" and certain ammunition feeding devices, with penalties for violations. An "assault firearm" is defined broadly to include various semi-automatic rifles, pistols, and shotguns with specific characteristics like detachable magazines holding more than 15 rounds, folding stocks, pistol grips, or threaded barrels, but excludes antique firearms, permanently inoperable firearms, and those operated by manual action. A "large capacity ammunition feeding device" is defined as a magazine, belt, drum, or similar device that can hold more than 15 rounds of ammunition. The bill makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for individuals to import, sell, manufacture, purchase, or transfer an assault firearm, and also prohibits the sale of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, with similar penalties. Individuals convicted of violating these provisions will be prohibited from purchasing, possessing, or transporting a firearm for three years. The bill also updates existing laws to include these new prohibitions and penalties, including disqualifications for concealed handgun permits and provisions for the forfeiture of weapons found in violation of these new laws.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB749