FIRE Act
Congress Proposes Bill to Block Federal and State Limits on Gun Magazine Size
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill, introduced by Senator Risch, would stop the federal government from making or enforcing any rules that limit how many bullets a gun magazine can hold.
- It would also cancel out any existing state or local laws that limit magazine capacity, meaning states could no longer ban what are often called 'high-capacity' magazines.
- The policy defines a magazine as any device that stores and feeds ammunition into a gun. It says that no government official can use the number of rounds a magazine holds as a reason to ban or restrict it.
- If this bill becomes law, the new rules would start 30 days later. This would likely lead to major legal changes in the many states that currently have their own limits on magazine sizes.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
People who were previously convicted or charged solely for possessing high-capacity magazines under state or local laws could see their legal situations affected, though the bill does not explicitly address retroactive relief. Going forward, one fewer category of firearm-related offense would exist, meaning fewer people would face criminal charges related to magazine possession.
Activities
State Impacts
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
4 articles
Rep. Tony Wied Pushes Bill to Block Ammo Magazine Restrictions Around Country
Representative Tony Wied (R-WI) introduced the FIRE Act to nullify magazine capacity restrictions at federal, state, and local levels. The bill aims to protect gun owners from a 'patchwork' of state laws that criminalize standard-capacity magazines holding more than 10 rounds.
When will we say 'enough already'?
The article criticizes the FIRE Act (H.R. 4546) introduced by Rep. Tony Wied, noting it would bar any level of government from restricting magazine capacity for weapons like the AR-15. It argues the bill would nullify strict public safety laws in states like New Jersey and New York.
U.S. Rep. Wied: Introduces FIRE Act to protect 2nd Amendment rights
Congressman Tony Wied introduced the Freedom from Improper Regulation and Enforcement (FIRE) Act to prohibit federal agencies and state/local governments from enacting or enforcing magazine capacity restrictions, seeking a uniform national standard for firearm accessories.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
FIRE Act
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