Firearm silencer; shifts burden of proof that firearm is registered from State to defendant. (HB2004)

Introduced By

Del. Anne Crockett-Stark (R-Wytheville)

Progress

Introduced
X
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Affirmative defense that silencer is registered. Shifts the burden of proof that a firearm silencer is registered or not from the Commonwealth to the defendant. Possession of an unregistered firearm silencer is unlawful, a Class 6 felony.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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