HB2831 Summary

• Prohibits delivery, sale, and purchase of assault weapons, assault weapon attachments, .50 caliber rifles, and .50 caliber cartridges effective immediately upon passage.

• Makes possession of assault weapons and .50 caliber rifles unlawful 300 days after the effective date, with exceptions for weapons registered with the Department of State Police.

• Requires registration of prohibited weapons owned prior to the effective date between 180-300 days after passage, with a $25 registration fee per weapon type paid to the State Police Firearm Services Fund.

• Exempts peace officers, law enforcement agencies, military personnel, nuclear facility security personnel, Olympic target shooters, hunters, and blank-firing weapons used in film/television productions.

• Establishes felony penalties ranging from Class 2-3 felonies for violations involving assault weapons and .50 caliber rifles, and Class A misdemeanor for .50 caliber cartridges and large capacity ammunition feeding devices capable of holding more than 10 rounds.