An act relating to firearms procedures

This Vermont bill (S 160) bans the possession of bump-fire stocks, machine guns, and rapid-fire devices that increase a firearm's rate of fire. It directly affects Vermont residents who own these devices, prohibiting them under penalty of up to one year in jail or a $1,000 fine. The bill establishes a voluntary, anonymous collection program for bump-fire stocks before its effective date of October 1, 2018. Key definitions clarify terms like "bump-fire stock" (a device that mimics machine gun fire on semi-automatic firearms) and "rapid-fire device" (including auto sears that enable multiple shots per trigger pull).