So, now's the time for some judicious acquisition of magazines over 15 rounds. Keep in mind the taxing and seizure remains a possibility until President Trump or another pro-gun leader obtains power, so count your dollars and cents as to how much you might invest.
For rifles, 10-round mags remain tactically viable, so focusing evaluation on pistol magazine inventories is especially advisable. TDF has in the past taken the position that pistols hold a special symbolic and tactical priority in RKBA preservation. Furthermore, yours truly has suggested to his pro-gun Senator that an attempt be made to exempt pistol-caliber magazines from the restrictions for the same reason.
H.R.1808 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
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Introduced in House (03/11/2021)
Assault Weapons Ban of 2021
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; (2) permanently inoperable; (3) an antique; or (4) 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.
