Keep Americans Safe Act

Key Points

• This bill would make it illegal to import, sell, or manufacture ammunition magazines that hold more than 15 rounds. It also covers belts, drums, and other devices that can be easily changed to hold more than that limit.
• People who already own these high-capacity magazines before the law passes would be allowed to keep them. However, any new magazines made after the law starts would have to be marked with a serial number and the date they were made so they can be tracked.
• The ban would not apply to the military, law enforcement officers, or certain security personnel at nuclear power plants. Retired police officers who were given or bought magazines for work would also be allowed to keep them.
• The policy allows state and local governments to use federal grant money to run buy-back programs. This means the government could pay people who choose to hand over their high-capacity magazines voluntarily.
• The goal of the policy is to limit how many shots a person can fire without reloading. If someone breaks this law, the government can seize their equipment and they could face legal penalties.