Lincoln opposes proposed statewide assault weapons ban
The Lincoln Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to adopt a resolution opposing a proposed statewide ban on certain ...
Gun violence is not just a law enforcement issue — it’s a public health crisis
Rhode Island lawmakers have an opportunity to pass an assault weapons ban this legislative session, local physicians write.
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Bird flu could be catastrophic for US; lawmakers must OK assault-weapons ban | Letters
Based on a recent AFL-CIO of Rhode Island poll, 64% of respondents support an assault weapons ban. It’s encouraging that this common sense gun safety measure is once again being considered at ...
Assault weapons ban modeled after Illinois law now on the table
A proposed ban on semiautomatic firearms in New Mexico is turning out to be a moving target. The Senate Judiciary Committee decided late Monday to take time to study a proposed assault weapons ban for ...
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Federal court’s decision overturning California’s assault weapons ban elicits ‘disgust’ from officials
A U.S. District Court on Oct. 19, 2023, ruled that California’s “assault weapons ban” is unconstitutional. It addresses weapons such as the M4A1, called an “assault rifle gun.” ...
Committee backlogs cause some bills to wither on the vine at Roundhouse
With the clock ticking toward adjournment of this year's 60-day session, it's crunch time for advocates trying to pass — or kill — bills still awaiting hearings at the Roundhouse. Some legislative ...
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Is there public support for an 'assault weapons' ban in RI? Here's what the numbers say.
A new poll shows that 64% of Rhode Islanders support a ban on the sale and manufacture of "assault weapons". The poll, conducted by Fleming & Associates for the Rhode Island AFL-CIO, surveyed 400 ...