This bill proposes the repeal of West Virginia Code § 61-7-9, which currently addresses the possession of machine guns and outlines associated penalties. By enacting this bill, the prohibition on possessing machine guns and the criminal penalties for such possession would be eliminated.

The intent of the legislation is to remove the existing legal restrictions on machine gun possession, thereby allowing individuals to possess these firearms without facing criminal charges. This change reflects a significant shift in the state's approach to firearm regulations concerning machine guns.