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Senate committee forwards bill to ban assault-style rifles, suppressors and large-capacity magazines
Summary
The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety voted to forward Bill 36‑0144, which would define and prohibit so-called assault rifles, ban suppressors and large-capacity magazines, and require safety training for certain firearm licenses.
The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety of the 36th Legislature voted to forward Bill 36‑0144, as amended, to the Committee on Rules and Judiciary after testifying officials urged changes to clarify definitions and enforcement. Sponsor Senator Clifford A. Joseph Sr. introduced the measure and said it aims to ban ‘‘weapons of war’’ from the territory’s streets while preserving lawful firearm ownership.
The bill would add a statutory definition of ‘‘assault rifles,’’ prohibit civilian possession of suppressors and silencers, establish safety-training requirements for licensed rifle and shotgun holders, and restrict large-capacity ammunition magazines. Joseph said the measure would not prevent licensed owners from keeping firearms for home…
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