Modern Firearm Safety Act

Crime and Law Enforcement
senate
house
president

Introduced on September 25, 2024 by James Risch

Cosponsors

Legislation Details

  • Prohibits the imposition of requirements for handguns to have specific features not commonly found in firearms.
  • Aims to restore civil and natural rights for individuals in states perceived as hostile to liberty.
  • Amends Chapter 44 of Title 18, United States Code, to include a new section (927A).
  • Prevents federal, state, or local entities from enforcing laws that require handguns to:
    • Indicate whether they are loaded.
    • Prevent firing without a fully inserted ammunition magazine.
    • Microstamp shell casings with identifying information.
    • Incorporate devices or mechanisms designed to perform any of the above functions or that can be easily modified to do so.
    • Accept attachments for any devices or mechanisms described.
  • Includes a clerical amendment to update the table of sections in the relevant code.

Last updated 12/19/2024