H.R. 138 (113^th): Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act

Introduced:: Jan 3, 2013
113^th Congress, 2013–2015
Status:: Died in a previous Congress

This bill was introduced on January 3, 2013, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.
Sponsor:: Carolyn McCarthy

Representative for New York's 4th congressional district

Democrat
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Last Updated: Jan 3, 2013
Length: 4 pages

About the bill

Full Title

To prohibit the transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, and for other purposes.

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Summary

H.R. 138 would prohibit the sale and transfer of ammunition magazines that have a capacity of, or could be readily converted to accept, more than 10 rounds.

Individuals who own large-capacity magazines on or before the date of the enactment of the bill would be able to keep them. The bill would also exempt retired and current law enforcement ...

History

Jan 3, 2013

Introduced

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