US EditionHow Rhode Island finally pushed a partial assault weapons ban over the finish line
- Rhode Island has enacted a law banning the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of certain assault weapons after 10 years of effort.
- The law allows possession of these weapons, differing from other U.S. bans.
- Rhode Island's law is currently the only one that does not face a constitutional challenge, although one may be expected soon.
- Democratic Governor Dan McKee signed the bill, with Representative Jason Knight stating, 'What was once the impossible became the inevitable.
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It took Rhode Island lawmakers more than 10 years to pass a new law restricting assault weapons, but it could offer a roadmap for other states seeking to reduce the spread of such weapons…
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How Rhode Island finally pushed a partial assault weapons ban over the finish line
It took 10 years, but Rhode Island politicians finally found a way to ban the sale, manufacturing and distribution of certain assault weapons.
Rhode Island's assault weapon ban offers a peek into why such laws are difficult to pass
Passing a new law restricting assault weapons took Rhode Island lawmakers more than 10 years, but it may offer a road map to other states looking to ease the proliferation of such firearms.For advocates, the fight is a prime example of the current challenges to passing gun control measures in the U.S., particularly surrounding semiautomatic rifles that have become the weapon of choice among those responsible for most of the country’s devastating…
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