HR3115119th Congress

Assault Weapons Ban of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative McBath

Introduced

Summary

A federal ban on many semiautomatic assault weapons and large-capacity magazines. The bill would add detailed legal definitions, require new markings, restrict transfers of grandfathered assault weapons, expand seizure rules, and authorize buyback funding.

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Bill Overview

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5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.

New rules for grandfathered weapons

Starting 90 days after enactment, private transfers between unlicensed people would need a licensed dealer, importer, or manufacturer. The licensee would take custody and follow required checks; the Attorney General would set a maximum fee. Temporary loans for target shooting at licensed ranges would be allowed if conditions are met. Owners could not keep a grandfathered weapon where a prohibited person could access it, unless securely stored. The excerpt did not include the full list of lawful storage methods.

Ban on many semiautomatic firearms

If enacted, importing, selling, making, transferring, or possessing many defined semiautomatic assault weapons would be unlawful. Exemptions would include weapons already lawful on enactment, antiques, manually operated or rimfire‑only guns, and certain agencies and officers. Specific models in Appendix A would be exempt if made by the bill’s introduction date. Whether you are affected would depend on the definition and any exemption. These rules would take effect on enactment.

Grant funds for gun buybacks

If enacted, states and cities could use Byrne Grant money to pay for gun and magazine buybacks. Payments would cover defined semiautomatic assault weapons and large‑capacity devices that people surrender. The bill does not set payment amounts or eligibility rules; local programs would decide.

Stronger seizure and penalty tools

If enacted, large‑capacity magazines could be seized and forfeited under federal law, like guns and ammo. More firearm offenses would count toward enhanced federal penalties, including new cross‑referenced subsections. This would give prosecutors more tools and could increase sentences or property loss for violations. The bill does not set new dollar amounts.

Serial numbers on new weapons and magazines

If enacted, new covered weapons and large‑capacity devices would need a serial number and manufacture date. The Attorney General could require more identification by regulation. The rule would apply to manufacturers and importers, not items made before enactment.

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