Congress·In Committee·H.R. 3115

Congress Proposes National Ban on Assault Weapons and Magazines Holding More Than 15 Rounds

Assault Weapons Ban of 2025

11 months ago·View on Congress.gov

Part of: Congress Introduces Bans on Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines

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Key Points

This bill would make it illegal to manufacture, sell, or import many types of semiautomatic firearms, often called assault weapons. It specifically targets rifles, pistols, and shotguns with certain features like folding stocks or grips that make them easier to handle, and it names hundreds of specific models that would be banned.
The plan also bans ammunition magazines that can hold more than 15 rounds. However, the law includes a long list of over 2,000 specific guns used for hunting and sports that would remain legal to buy and own.
If you already legally own one of these weapons before the law starts, you are allowed to keep it. These existing guns must be stored securely in a lockbox or with a safety device so that people who are not allowed to have guns cannot get to them.
To sell or give an existing assault weapon to someone else, you would have to go through a licensed gun dealer who will perform a background check on the person receiving it. This ensures the new owner is legally allowed to have a firearm.
The bill allows the government to provide money to local communities for gun 'buy-back' programs. This means people could choose to turn in their semiautomatic assault weapons or large magazines to the police in exchange for a payment.

Gun PolicyCriminal Justice

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Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Apr 30, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Apr 30, 2025

Introduced in House

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Axios·10 months ago

Tuesday's politics & policy stories: Schiff introduces Assault Weapons Ban of 2025

Senator Adam Schiff, joined by Chris Murphy, spoke at a press conference introducing the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025. The legislation seeks to regulate the most popular semiautomatic rifles in America, though it faces a steep uphill battle in a divided Congress.