Friday, Jan. 25, 2013

Feinstein's new bill introduced Thursday proposes to:

    •    Ban the sale, transfer, importation or manufacturing of about 150 named

         firearms, plus certain rifles, handguns and shotguns fitted for detachable

         magazines and having at least one military characteristic.


    •    Strengthen the 1994 ban by moving from a two- to a one-characteristic test to

          determine what constitutes an assault weapon.


    •    Ban firearms with "thumbhole stocks" and "bullet buttons."


    •    Ban the importation of assault weapons and large-capacity magazines.


    •    Ban high-capacity ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.


Source: USA Today