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- West Virginia Senate introduces Senate Bill 1071 to create a system for citizens to acquire machine guns through a state-run Office of Public Defense.
- The office would manage machine gun purchases and transfers, requiring background checks under state law for eligibility.
- The bill emphasizes Second Amendment rights and cites the need for citizens to possess arms for state defense purposes.
- A $250 surcharge on each sale will fund the program, along with an administrative fee capped at $50.
- The legislation remains in early stages, pending committee hearings and votes in the Senate.
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