S 736
Assault Weapons Ban of 2021
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ban the sale, manufacture, and possession of certain semi-automatic firearms, often referred to as "assault weapons," and large-capacity ammunition magazines. It defines these weapons based on features like pistol grips, folding stocks, and magazine capacity. The bill includes exemptions for grandfathered weapons already legally owned, law enforcement use, and certain testing and experimentation. It also establishes requirements for serial numbering and secure storage of grandfathered weapons, and addresses the transfer of these weapons between private parties.
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Primary sponsor
Dianne Feinstein
Cosponsors
Benjamin L. Cardin
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