Virginia Bill To Ban Lead-Free Ammo

Published on January 9, 2020
Duration: 3:12

This video discusses Virginia House Bill 899, an anti-gun bill that proposes to ban certain types of ammunition. The bill would classify it as a felony to manufacture, import, sell, transfer, or possess restricted firearm ammunition. The definition of restricted ammunition includes teflon-coated bullets, bullets coated with plastic substances other than lead or lead alloy cores, jacketed bullets with other than lead or lead alloy cores, and cartridges where the bullet is wholly composed of a metal or metal alloy. The bill exempts shotgun shells and solid plastic bullets. The speaker expresses concern that this bill contradicts a national trend towards promoting lead-free ammunition and suggests potential political motivations behind it.

Quick Summary

Virginia House Bill 899 proposes a ban on certain types of ammunition, classifying it as a felony to manufacture, import, sell, transfer, or possess restricted firearm ammunition. This includes bullets with non-lead cores or specific coatings, excluding shotgun shells and solid plastic bullets. Violators face felony charges and forfeiture of ammunition.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Anti-Gun Bill in Virginia
  2. 00:12Focus on Ammunition Ban
  3. 00:38Virginia HB 899 Explained
  4. 00:54Felony Charges for Restricted Ammunition
  5. 01:04Definition of Restricted Ammunition
  6. 01:16Specific Ammunition Types Banned
  7. 01:37Bullets Composed Wholly of Metal
  8. 01:45Exclusions: Shotgun Shells & Plastic Bullets
  9. 01:52Exceptions and Forfeiture
  10. 02:01Overall Impact: Ban on Non-Lead Ammunition
  11. 02:15Contradiction to National Trends
  12. 02:30Bill Sponsor: Mark Levine
  13. 02:45Call to Action: Share Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Virginia House Bill 899?

Virginia House Bill 899 is an anti-gun bill that proposes to ban certain types of ammunition. It would make it a felony to manufacture, import, sell, transfer, or possess restricted firearm ammunition, which includes bullets with non-lead cores or specific coatings.

What types of ammunition are banned by Virginia HB 899?

HB 899 bans ammunition defined as teflon-coated, bullets coated with plastic substances other than lead or lead alloy cores, jacketed bullets with other than lead or lead alloy cores, and cartridges where the bullet is wholly composed of a metal or metal alloy. Shotgun shells and solid plastic bullets are excluded.

What are the penalties for violating Virginia HB 899?

Violating Virginia HB 899 would result in a felony charge for manufacturing, importing, selling, transferring, or possessing restricted ammunition. Any restricted ammunition found in violation of the law is subject to forfeiture to the Commonwealth.

Who is behind Virginia's HB 899 ammunition ban?

Delegate Mark Levine is identified as the sponsor of Virginia HB 899. The video also speculates about potential influence from figures like Michael Bloomberg.

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