Each side on RI's proposed 'assault weapons ban' rallied the troops. What they're saying.
Swarms of supporters and opponents in yellow and orange shirts descended on the State House for Wednesday's House Judiciary ...
Opponents say proposed 'assault weapons' ban targets many common firearms. Here's why.
Willy Worthy, owner of Big Bear Hunting & Fishing, said firearm features in the bill are either misunderstood or ...
RI lawmakers hear testimony on ‘assault weapons ban’
A proposed ban on so-called assault weapons will be the center of a House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday afternoon.
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RI assault weapons ban bill draws criticism from both sides of issue
The Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee will hear several gun bills Wednesday, including a bill that would ban the sale of ...
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Opponents, supporters debate R.I. ban on ‘assault-style’ firearms
A fierce debate over whether new sales of “military-style” firearms should be banned in Rhode Island took center stage during ...
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Lincoln councilors push back against proposed gun ban
Members of the Town Council have unanimously voted to oppose Rhode Island’s recently proposed gun control legislation.
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Bird flu could be catastrophic for US; lawmakers must OK assault-weapons ban | Letters
Our nation has an unequaled capacity to fend off enemies from abroad. However, we are ill-prepared for H5N1 avian influenza, an enemy from within that is now entrenched in our farms that supply ...
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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.” ...
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Where does the proposed statewide assault weapons ban stand?
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A hearing is set to be held at the State House this week on a proposal that would ban assault-style firearms in Rhode Island. While fully automatic weapons, such ...
Colorado legislature passes gun control bill requiring training before purchase for certain firearms
The House passed legislation to limit the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms to Coloradans who have passed a background check and taken a training course.