Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits open carrying semi-automatic firearms in a public place in the state of Virginia.

Highlights:

• Establishes that it is unlawful to assault fire-arms on any public street, road, alley, sidewalk, or public park (Sec. 1). 

• Prohibits the public use of the following (Sec. 1): 

• A semi-automatic center-fire rifle that expels single or multiple projectiles through the explosion of combustible materials;

• A semi-automatic center-fire rifle which has a detachable magazine; 

• A semi-automatic shotgun that expels single or multiple projectiles through the explosion of combustible materials; or 

• A shotgun that can hold more than seven rounds 

• Establishes that these provisions shall not apply to law enforcement officers or military personnels, in the field of duty (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes the use of assault fire-arms in lawful hunting or lawful recreational shooting, unless it has been rendered inoperable (Sec. 1). 

• Requires a minimum fiscal impact of $50,000 to individuals charged with the public possession of the aforementioned assault fire-arms (Sec. 1). 

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