Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion Act

Compensation for Buy-Back Programs: The bill allows for compensation for those who participate in buy-back programs for gas-operated semi-automatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices through Byrne Grants (Section 3).

Exemptions for Specific Firearms: Certain firearms are not subject to the prohibitions, such as .22 caliber rimfire ammunition firearms that do not have a separate upper and lower receiver (Section 2(b)(4)(A)(i)).

Exemptions for Specific Rifles: Certain rifles are excluded from the restrictions, including single-shot rifles, breech loading rifles with a capacity of no more than 2 rounds, and rifles using bolt, lever, or pump action (Section 2(b)(4)(A)(ii)).

Exemptions for Specific Shotguns: Certain shotguns are excluded, such as single-shot shotguns, breech loading shotguns with a capacity of no more than 2 rounds, and shotguns using bolt, lever, or pump action (Section 2(b)(4)(A)(iii)).

Exemptions for Specific Handguns: Certain handguns are not prohibited, including single-shot handguns, breech loading handguns with a capacity of no more than 2 rounds, and single or double action revolvers (Section 2(b)(4)(A)(v)).

Restrictions on Firearms: It is unlawful for persons to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, receive, or possess gas-operated semi-automatic firearms included on a prohibited list (Section 2(b)(1)(A)).

Restrictions on Ammunition Devices: It is unlawful to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or receive large capacity ammunition feeding devices, and unlawful to possess these devices if manufactured after the date of enactment (Section 2(b)(1)(w)).

Criminal Penalties: Violating the prohibitions on firearms or ammunition devices can result in fines of up to $5,000 and imprisonment for up to 12 months per offense (Section 4(a)(9)(A)).

Increased Penalties for Possession during Crimes: If a person is in possession of a prohibited gas-operated semi-automatic firearm while committing or attempting to commit another Federal offense punishable by more than 1 year, they face fines up to $250,000 and imprisonment of 2 to 10 years (Section 4(a)(9)(B)).

Mandatory Application Process for Manufacturers: Any semi-automatic firearm designed on or after the date of enactment must receive approval before it can be manufactured for sale to civilians (Section 5(c)(1)).