I hate reading legal briefs, since this is going to be a big topic, figured I would at least get a reference to pages of where things can be found in this bill.
Anyone that wants to peruse the bill key points are:
Defining "semiautomatic assault weapon" (starting on page 2, line 21)
A. Rifle
with detachable magazine (page 2, lines 24 through page 3, line 12)
-This reads like California's Assault Weapons labels based on features
B. Rifle
with fixed magazine (page 3, lines 13-17)
-notable exemption tubular magazine operating only with 22 caliber rimfire ammunition (so 17hmr would be out of the question?)
C. Items "accelerating rate of fire" (page 3, lines 18-22)
D. Semi-auto Pistols
with detachable magazine (page 3, line 23 through page 4, line 13)
-This reads similar to "1a" above on labels based on features
E. Semi-auto Pistols
with fixed magazine (page 4, lines 14-16)
-Capacity of fixed magazine must be 10 cartridges or under
F. Semi-auto Shotguns (page 4, line 17 through page 5, line 8)
-Labels all based on features such as 1a and 1d above
G. Shotgun with revolving cylinder (page
H. List of delineated
rifles, including copies, duplicates, variants or altered facsimiles (page 5, line 6 through page 10, line 4)
I. List of delineated
pistols, including copies, duplicates, variants or altered facsimiles (page 10, line 5 through page
J. List of delineated
shotguns, including copies, duplicates, variants or altered facsimiles (page 12, line 15 through page 13, line 8)
K. Belt-fed semi-autos (page 13, lines 9-10)
-Label's all belt fed semi-autos
L. Parts associated with firearms listed above "a, b, c, d, e, f, g" that can be assembled
M. Frame or receiver of a rifle or shotgun in "a, b, c, f, g, h, j, k"
Defining the following terms (relevant to defining "semiautomatic assault weapons" based on features):
-"Large capacity ammunition feeding device" (page 13, line 17 through page 44, line 3)
-includes magazine, belt, drum, feed strip
-further defined as of having the ability of more than 10 rounds
-exludes tubular magazine for 22 caliber rimfire only
-"Barrel shroud" (page 14, line 7-17)
-"Detachable magazine" (page 14, line 18-20)
-"Fixed magazine" (page 14, line 21-23)
-"Folding, Telescoping or Detachable Stock" (page 14, line 24 through page 15, line 3)
-"Forward Grip" (page 15, lines 4-5)
-"Grenade Launcher" (page 15, lines 6-8)
-"Permanently inoperable" (page 15, lines 9-12)
-"Pistol Grip" (page 15, lines 13-15)
-"Threaded Barrel" (page 16-19)
-"Qualified law enforcement officer" (page 15, lines 20-21)
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"Grandfathered semiautomatic assault weapon" (page 15, line 22 through page 16, line 2)
-"Belt-fed semiautomatic firearm" (page 16, lines 3-11)
Restrictions on "Assault Weapons" and "Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices" (amending Section 922 of title 18, USC)
A. Statement it is unlawful to import, sell manufacture, transfer, or possess, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, a "semiautomatic assault weapon" (page 16, lines 18-21)
1. Shall not apply statements below:
1a. Possession, sale or transfer of any "semiautomatic assault weapon otherwise lawfully possessed under Federal law on the date of enactment of the "Assault Weapons Ban of 2021" (page 16, lines 22-25)
1b. Manual operated by bolt, pump, lever or slide action (page 17, lines 3-4)
1c. Firearms rendered permanently inoperable (page 17, line 5)
1d. Antique firearms, as defined in section 921 of this title (page 17, lines 7-8)
1e. Person groups not subject to restrictions (page 17, line 10 through page 22, line 19)
B. Secure Storage or Safety Device Requirement for
grandfathered semiautomatic assault weapons
1. Accessible to a prohibited induvidual (page 22, line 21 through page 23, line 14)
C. Serialization, Identification and Dating "semiautomatic assault weapons" manufactured after the date of enactment of "Assault Weapons Ban of 2021" (page 23, lines 15-24)
D. Serialization, Identification and Dating of "large capacity ammunition feeding devices" (page 24, lines 1-11)
E. Seizure and Forefeiture of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (page 24, line 12 through page 25, line 7)
1. Above is amending verbiage into Section 924 of title 18 of USC
F. Amending Section 922 of Title 18 of USC, specifically "Appendix A - Firearms Exempted by the Assault Weapons Ban of 2017"
1. Adds a list of firearm exemptions
Background checks for Transfers of Grandfathered Semiautomatic Assault Weapons (page 121, line 14 through page 124, line 13)
A. 90 days after the date of enactment of the Assault Weapons Ban of 2021, it will be unlawful for any person
not licensed under this chapter to transfer a grandfathered semiautomatic assault weapon (page 122, lines 7-20)
B. The above does not apply to a "temporary transfer of possession" (page 122, line 21 through page 123 line 13)
1. Reasons for temporary transfer of possession such as participating in target shooting in a
licensed target facility or established range
1a. Requirements needing to be met:
-Grandfathered semiautomatic assault weapon is, at all times, kept within the premises of the target facility or range (page 123, lines 1-3)
-Transferee is not known to be prohibited from possessing or receiving a grandfathered semiautomatic assault weapon (page 123, lines 4-6)
2. Term "transfer" is defined (page 123, lines 7-13)
Buy-Back Programs for Semiautomatic assault weapons (page 124, line 14 through page 125, line 3)
Severability Clause (page 125, lines 4-11)
A. States that if any provision, amendment or application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconsitutional, the remainder of the "Assault Weapons Ban of 2021" will remain in effect.