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HB 1127

Crimes; offense of unlawful possession of parts of a machine gun; provide

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Omari Crawford and 5 co-sponsors

Georgia bill criminalizes unlawful possession of machine gun parts or conversion components, closing a potential loophole in state firearms restrictions.

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Bill Summary · HB 1127

Legislative bill overview

HB 1127 creates a new criminal offense in Georgia for the unlawful possession of machine gun parts or components. The bill criminalizes having parts that could be used to convert a semi-automatic firearm into a fully automatic machine gun, even if the complete weapon is not assembled. This represents an expansion of Georgia's existing machine gun prohibitions.

Why is this important

Machine gun conversion parts (such as auto sears, bump stocks, or other mechanisms) have become increasingly accessible and easier to install, potentially allowing civilians to illegally circumvent federal and state firearms regulations. This bill addresses a specific loophole where possessing individual parts—rather than a complete machine gun—may not have been explicitly prohibited, creating a prosecutorial challenge for law enforcement.

Potential points of contention

  • Second Amendment concerns: Gun rights advocates may argue the bill overreaches by criminalizing components rather than functional weapons, and that possession of parts doesn't necessarily indicate intent to create an illegal firearm
  • Vagueness issues: The bill's definition of which "parts" qualify may be unclear—some components have legitimate non-weapon uses, and overbroad language could inadvertently criminalize innocent possession
  • Enforcement and burden: Determining legislative intent and possession of inert parts requires law enforcement investigation resources; prosecutors must prove knowledge and intent to convert or use illegally

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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