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Amending Chapter 10-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Unlawful Manufacture of Firearms," to add restrictions relating to rate-of-fire acceleration devices, all under certain terms and conditions.

AI summary

This enacted law adds a definition of rate-of-fire acceleration devices, such as auto sears and bump stocks, to Philadelphia’s firearms code. It prohibits people from making, buying, possessing, selling, or transferring these devices, including making them with a 3-D printer or other additive manufacturing process.

File details

Status
ENACTED
Introduced
May 16, 2024
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 10-2000 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 10-2000. UNLAWFUL MANUFACTURE OF FIREARMS

§ 10-2001. Definitions.

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(11) Rate-of-fire acceleration device. A device, such as an auto sear or bump stock, that is designed to accelerate the rate of fire of a semi-automatic firearm.

§ 10-2002. Restrictions on Possession, Use, Transfer, or Manufacture.

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(4)

No person shall manufacture or otherwise produce a rate-of-fire acceleration device by any means, including via a three-dimensional printer or other additive manufacturing device or process.

(5)

No person shall purchase or otherwise take ownership, possess, or sell or otherwise transfer a rate-of-fire acceleration device.

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File history

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  1. Council actionMAYOR

    Signed

  2. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Ordered placed on this day`s first reading calendar

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Suspend the rules of the council

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Read and ordered placed on next week's second reading calendar

  3. Council actionCommittee on Public Safety

    Reported favorably, rule suspension requested

    Council actionCommittee on Public Safety

    Hearing held

    Council actionCommittee on Public Safety

    Hearing notices sent

  4. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred