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This bill would create a $2000 tax credit for people who turn over their assault weapon(s) to local law enforcement agencies. A very extensive list of the various rifles, pistols, and shotguns that would be covered under this bill is listed in the bill text.

If you want a general sense of whether your firearm would be included: the bill covers guns that are semi-automatic (meaning they fire with each pull of the trigger), based on a design used by the military or law enforcement, and are “not particularly suitable for sporting purposes, as determined by the Attorney General.” Weapons with detachable magazines, conversion kits, folding or telescoping sights, pistol grips or forward grips would also be covered.

This tax credit would only last for two tax years after this legislation’s enactment.

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