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Legislation has been introduced by Sen. Lou DiPalma (D-Middletown, Little Compton, Newport, Tiverton) and Rep. Jason Knight (D-Barrington, Warren) that would prohibit the sale of assault-style ...
Gun rights advocates are up in arms over a state House move to ban assault weapons, which they say would actually restrict many commonly used hunting rifles.
In a similar vote to others in more suburban area communities, the Town Council last week approved a resolution banning the state’s proposed assault weapons ban.
Tuesday's event at the State House featured personal appeals to legislators to ban the manufacture and sale of military-style ...
Members of Moms Demand Action joined fellow advocates, volunteers and lawmakers at the rally to push for passage of the “Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2025.” ...