H.R. 4546: Freedom from Improper Regulation and Enforcement Act

This bill, known as the Freedom from Improper Regulation and Enforcement Act or FIRE Act, proposes to change federal and state laws regarding restrictions on firearm magazines based on their capacity. Here’s a breakdown of what the bill entails:

Short Title

The bill is referred to as the Freedom from Improper Regulation and Enforcement Act or FIRE Act.

Prohibitions Relating to Capacity-Based Restrictions on Firearm Magazines

Federal Restrictions

The bill amends Section 926 of Title 18 of the United States Code to include a new provision that prohibits federal officers or employees from enforcing any regulations that limit or prohibit firearm magazines based on their capacity. In simpler terms, this means that the federal government cannot set rules that restrict how many rounds a magazine can hold.

State and Local Restrictions

Additionally, the bill amends Section 927 of Title 18 to add two significant changes:

• It clarifies that no federal laws can impose magazine capacity restrictions by adding a new clause before the existing prohibition ("No").

• It specifies that any state or local law that enforces limitations, prohibitions, or penalties regarding the capacity of firearm magazines is invalid, meaning such laws would not be recognized or enforceable.

Definition of Firearm Magazine

The bill defines “firearm magazine” as a device, either fixed or detachable, used to store and feed ammunition into a firearm. It also defines “capacity” as the number of rounds a magazine can hold.

Effective Date

The changes made by this bill would take effect 30 days after it is enacted.

Relevant Companies

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