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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 ...
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 ...
Rhode Island lawmakers consider several gun bills, including assault weapons ban
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday at the Rhode Island State House as lawmakers considered ...
RI lawmakers hear testimony on ‘assault weapons ban’
Currently, fully automatic weapons like machine guns are already illegal in the state. The bill, named “The Rhode Island ...
For the birds: The debate over Gould Island's future and what it means for nesting birds
Waterbirds have seen a resurgence thanks to Gould Island's private nature, but efforts to open the island to recreation has ...
Each side on RI's proposed 'assault weapons ban' rallied the troops. What they're saying.
The proposed ban is one of several bills on the House Judiciary agenda that is vehemently opposed by gun owners who, in ...