California SB649 amends the definition of "assault weapon" and regulates the possession of silencers.

California SB649 amends the definition of "assault weapon" to include specific types of semiautomatic firearms and shotguns, excluding antique firearms and certain pistols used in Olympic target shooting events. The bill also regulates the possession of silencers, making it a felony to possess a silencer within the state, with exceptions for law enforcement agencies and certain peace officers. The bill outlines procedures for law enforcement agencies to follow when destroying firearms and other weapons, including maintaining written policies and posting them on their websites.

California SB649 amends the definition of "assault weapon" and regulates the possession of silencers.

California SB649 amends the definition of "assault weapon" to include specific types of semiautomatic firearms and shotguns, excluding antique firearms and certain pistols used in Olympic target shooting events. The bill also regulates the possession of silencers, making it a felony to possess a silencer within the state, with exceptions for law enforcement agencies and certain peace officers. The bill outlines procedures for law enforcement agencies to follow when destroying firearms and other weapons, including maintaining written policies and posting them on their websites.