An Act to stop mass shootings

This bill amends Massachusetts law to ban the manufacturing and assembly of assault weapons and large capacity feeding devices within the state. It directly affects individuals and businesses attempting to produce these firearms, while explicitly exempting licensed manufacturers who create them solely for authorized law enforcement, military, or foreign government agencies. Violators of the new prohibition face severe penalties, including fines ranging from $1,000 to $1,000,000 and imprisonment for one to ten years. The legislation aims to prevent the creation of these specific firearms by targeting the production process rather than restricting ownership of already existing weapons.