Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1095

Introduced
2/17/23  

Caption

AR–15 National Gun Act

Impact

If enacted, HB 1095 would solidify the status of the AR-15 within the national dialogue on firearms and gun ownership. This move could influence future legislation related to gun control, potentially making it more challenging to impose restrictions on firearms that have become iconic. Furthermore, it may incentivize gun manufacturers and retailers to promote the AR-15 as a symbol of national identity, potentially altering public perception and policy debates surrounding firearm regulations.

Summary

House Bill 1095, titled the 'AR-15 National Gun Act', seeks to declare the AR-15 style rifle, specifically those chambered in .223 Remington or 5.56x45mm NATO rounds, as the National Gun of the United States. This bill reflects a strong pro-gun sentiment among its sponsors, who argue that the AR-15 represents a significant aspect of American culture and rights. By designating it as the National Gun, the bill aims to recognize the AR-15's representation in the context of the right to bear arms as stipulated by the 2nd Amendment of the United States Constitution.

Contention

The bill is likely to face significant opposition from gun control advocates and organizations concerned about gun violence. Critics may argue that elevating the status of a military-style rifle could exacerbate issues related to gun safety and public health. The debates surrounding this bill will likely highlight the ongoing cultural divide in the United States over firearms, with supporters advocating for gun rights and autonomy, while opponents emphasize the necessity for regulations to ensure community safety.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US SB25

Assault Weapons Ban of 2023 This bill makes it a crime to knowingly import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess a semiautomatic assault weapon (SAW) or large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD). The prohibition does not apply to a firearm that is (1) manually operated by bolt, pump, lever, or slide action, except for certain shotguns; (2) permanently inoperable; (3) an antique; (4) only capable of firing rimfire ammunition; or (5) a rifle or shotgun specifically identified by make and model. The bill also exempts from the prohibition the following, with respect to a SAW or LCAFD: importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession related to certain law enforcement efforts, or authorized tests or experiments; importation, sale, transfer, or possession related to securing nuclear materials; and possession by a retired law enforcement officer. The bill permits continued possession, sale, or transfer of a grandfathered SAW, which must be securely stored. A licensed gun dealer must conduct a background check prior to the sale or transfer of a grandfathered SAW between private parties. The bill permits continued possession of, but prohibits sale or transfer of, a grandfathered LCAFD. Newly manufactured LCAFDs must display serial number identification. Newly manufactured SAWs and LCAFDs must display the date of manufacture. The bill also allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender a SAW or LCAFD under a buy-back program.

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Similar Bills

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