Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the import, sale, and possession of assault style firearms in Virginia.

Highlights:

• Defines an “assault firearm” as any of the following (Sec. 1):

• A semi-automatic center-fire rifle with a fixed magazine capacity in excess of 15 rounds;

• A semi-automatic center-fire rifle that can accept a detachable magazine, and has one or more of the following;

• A collapsible stock;

• A thumbhole stock or pistol grip;

• A second handgrip or protruding grip;

• A grenade launcher; or

• A threaded barrel capable of accepting various attachments;

• A semi-automatic shotgun that has one or more of the characteristics listed above;

• A shotgun with a revolving cylinder;

• A firearm that has the capacity to accept a belt ammunition feeding device; or

• A firearm that has been modified to fit any of the descriptions above.

• Classifies the import, sale, manufacture, purchase, or transfer of an assault firearm or large capacity ammunition feeding device as a Class 1 misdemeanor (Sec. 1).

• Exempts government officers, agents, employees, and members of the Armed Forces of the United States from the prohibition of this section (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits any individual who has been convicted of a violation of this section from purchasing any firearm for a period of three years following conviction (Sec. 1).

• Exempts antique firearms, firearms rendered permanently inoperable, and firearms manually operated by bolt, pump, lever, or slide action from the prohibition of this section (Sec. 1).

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