HB 199 Summary: Assault Weapons and Large-Capacity Magazines

• Prohibits the sale, transfer, and possession of assault weapons and large-capacity magazines (those holding more than 10 rounds) effective October 1, 2022, with third-degree felony penalties for possession and mandatory 2-year minimum sentence for sales

• Establishes a certificate of possession system for assault weapons and magazines lawfully owned before October 1, 2022, requiring applications by October 1, 2023, with Department of Law Enforcement background investigations

• Restricts possessed weapons to residential, business, target range, or licensed shooting club use; prohibits sales of certificated weapons after January 1, 2023 except to licensed gun dealers or through bequest/intestate succession

• Exempts law enforcement agencies, military personnel, manufacturers selling outside the state, and permanently inoperable firearms from the prohibitions

• Enhances criminal penalties under s. 775.087 with minimum sentences of 15-25 years imprisonment when assault weapons or large-capacity magazines are possessed or discharged during commission of specified felonies