Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that repeals less-than-lethal projectile devices from regulation under the Gun Control Act.

Highlights:

• Repeals less-than-lethal projectile devices (e.g., certain TASERs) from regulation under the Gun Control Act (Sec. 2).

• Defines “less-than-lethal projectile device” as a device that (Sec. 2):

• Is not designed or intended to expel (and may not be readily converted to discharge) commonly used ammunition or projectiles exceeding a velocity of 500 feet per second;

• Is designed and intended to be used in a manner not likely to cause death or serious bodily injury; and

• Does not accept (and cannot be readily modified to accept) an ammunition feeding device.

• Requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to determine whether a device satisfies the definition of a less-than-lethal projectile device within 90 days of a request (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Full Bill Text