Machine gun conversion; provide an affirmative defense.

HB 1340 would amend Mississippi law to add an affirmative defense for individuals charged with possessing machine gun conversion devices if they are legally authorized under federal law. The bill does not change the underlying prohibition on such devices but creates a legal defense for those who lawfully possess them under federal regulations. It directly affects residents with federal permits for machine gun conversions who might face state charges. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and would have taken effect July 1, 2025, if passed. It is named the "Jeremy Todd Malone Law" but does not alter existing federal or state firearm possession requirements.