H.R. 4676: Modern Firearm Safety Act

This bill, known as the Modern Firearm Safety Act, aims to modify federal regulations concerning handguns. Below are the key points outlining what the bill would do:

Short Title

The bill may be referred to as the Modern Firearm Safety Act.

Findings

The bill notes that state and local laws that impose additional design requirements on handguns limit choices for lawful citizens, raise costs, create safety issues by changing firearm designs, infringe on Second Amendment rights, and are seen as obstacles to interstate commerce. The legislation seeks to override any state or local rules that exceed federal laws regarding handgun design.

Prohibition of Additional Requirements

The bill proposes to amend Section 927 of Title 18, United States Code, with the following main provisions:

• No department or agency of the federal government, or any state or local government entity, can implement or enforce laws or regulations that require handguns to have specific features not mandated by federal law.
• These prohibited requirements include, but are not limited to, the following items:
• A device that indicates whether the handgun is loaded.
• A mechanism that prevents the gun from firing if the ammunition magazine is not fully inserted.
• The ability to imprint details on the cartridge casing or projectile to identify the handgun from which ammunition is fired.
• Any technology designed to perform functions similar to those mentioned above.
• The capability to attach any devices or mechanisms that would fulfill the above functions.

Purpose of the Bill

Overall, the bill seeks to ensure that individuals have access to handguns without the added restrictions from state and local regulations that may require specific features not already needed under federal law.

Relevant Companies

• SGMS - Scientific Games Corporation: As a manufacturer of firearms, changes in federal firearms regulations may impact their production and design processes related to handguns.
• RGR - Sturm, Ruger & Co, Inc.: This company might face changes in manufacturing standards and potential impacts on sales if state laws restrict handgun features and are then overridden by this federal bill.
• OSS - OSS Suppressors, LLC: Potential effects on the supply chain and design specifications of firearm accessories could arise from the bill's implications on firearm features.