U.S. Congress - H.R.308 Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act
H.R.308 - Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act
To prohibit the transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)
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- Official: To prohibit the transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Short: Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act as introduced.
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OpenCongress Summary
Bans the sale or possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines, defined in the bill as "a magazine, belt, drum, feed strip, or similar device that has a capacity of, or that can be readily restored or converted to accept, more than 10 rounds of ammunition." Military personnel and police would be exempt from the ban.Official Summary
1/18/2011--Introduced.Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit: (1) the transfer or possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, except for its lawful possession within the United States on or before the date oOfficial Summary
1/18/2011--Introduced.Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit:(1) the transfer or possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, except for its lawful possession within the United States on or before the date of this Act's enactment; and
(2) the importation or bringing into the United States of such a device. Sets forth exceptions to such ban. Sets penalties for violations.Requires a large capacity ammunition feeding device manufactured after this Act's enactment to be identified by a serial number that clearly shows that the device was manufactured after enactment and such other identification as the Attorney General may prescribe.
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Organizations Supporting H.R.308
- Violence Policy Center
- Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
- States United to Prevent Gun Violence
- Legal Community Against Violence
- Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
- The U.S. Conference of Mayors
- ...and 3 more. See all.
Organizations Opposing H.R.308
- Gun Owners of America
- National Rifle Association
Latest Letters to Congress
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H.R.308 Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act
e902090
March 01, 2013
I am writing as your constituent in the 16th Congressional district of Pennsylvania. I oppose H.R.308 - Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Robert Lewis -
H.R.308 Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act
patriot22
March 01, 2013
I am writing as your constituent in the 0th Congressional district of Montana. I oppose H.R.308 - Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
David Flora -
H.R.308 Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act
spoton
February 18, 2013
I am writing as your constituent in the 1st Congressional district of New Hampshire. I oppose H.R.308 - Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
As a Vet and a senior citizen, I am not in a position to stand and battle with criminals who want to steal from or harm me or my family. Legal firearms with enhanced capacity magazines take away the advantage from the cri...
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