Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2023

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AI Summary: The "Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2023" is a federal bill aimed at expanding the definition of "firearm" under the National Firearms Act to include firearms for home defense and competitive shooting purposes. The main provisions of the bill include removing certain firearms from the NFA's regulations, such as shotguns with a barrel length less than 18 inches and rifles with a barrel length less than 16 inches. This bill seeks to make it easier for law-abiding citizens to own firearms for self-defense and sporting purposes by reducing restrictions on certain types of firearms. If passed, this bill could have significant impacts on gun ownership laws in the United States by broadening access to specific types of firearms traditionally regulated under the NFA.

Latest Action: Introduced in House

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Actions (2):

  • 2023-01-09 : Introduced in House

  • 2023-01-09 : Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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