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NC H784

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Abraham Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the manufacture, transfer, or possession of semiautomatic assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (magazines holding more than 10 rounds) in North Carolina, effective December 1, 2025

  • Defines semiautomatic assault weapons to include specific named firearms (such as AK-47 variants, Colt AR-15, Uzi) plus semiautomatic rifles, pistols, and shotguns meeting certain feature-based criteria

  • Exempts weapons and devices lawfully possessed before the effective date, allowing current owners to keep and transfer existing items

  • Provides exceptions for law enforcement, military, retired law enforcement officers, licensed manufacturers conducting authorized testing, and nuclear facility security personnel

  • Classifies violations as a Class E felony and requires post-enactment manufactured weapons and devices to display serial numbers showing manufacture date

Legislative Description

Prohibit Assault Weapons

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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