DATE CREATED: February 29, 2024
LAST ACTION DATE: 04/17/2024
LAST AMENDMENT DATE: 02/29/2024
PROGRESS: In Committee
BILL ID: SB228
CATEGORIES: Justice
REGION: DE
This act changes the definition of "copycat weapon" so that small caliber rimfire pistols which are primarily or solely used in competitive target shooting are not made unlawful. to purchase, own, possess, or transfer. This change would make this section of the Delaware Code consistent with the stated intent of the General Assembly in 11 Delaware Code, Section 1464, which states that it is not the intent of the General Assembly to place restrictions on the use of firearms which are primarily designed and intended for legitimate sports or recreational purposes. Currently, the definition of "copycat weapon" that is in the code renders numerous common and popular target pistols unlawful.
SESSION: 152nd General Assembly
VERSIONS: 1
LAST ACTION: Judiciary (14:00:00 4/17/2024 Senate Chamber)
ACTIONS: 2
SPONSORS: Brian Pettyjohn (R) , Gerald Hocker (R) , Jeff Hilovsky (R) , Jesse Vanderwende (R) , Dave Lawson (R)* , Shannon Morris (R) , Jeff Spiegelman (R) , Dave Wilson (R)
KEYWORDS: Competitive Target Shooting, Threaded Barrel Capable, Detachable Ammunition Magazine, “Copycat Weapon” Means, Forward Pistol Grip, Detachable Magazine, Copycat Weapon, Fixed Magazine, Centerfire Pistol, Pistol Grip
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