Bucks Lawmaker: Time To Ban Military-Style Assault Weapons In PA

[wew3]

The proposed legislation would broaden the scope of what PA classifies as assault weapons, banning more than 150 different gun models.

LOWER MAKEFIELD, PA — In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced plans Thursday to introduce legislation banning military-style assault weapons in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

"It's time that we stand up with a single voice and say, enough. No one needs to have a military-style assault weapon. They just don't," said Santarsiero, who was joined at a press conference in Lower Makefield by political, religious, community and local school leaders from throughout Central and Lower Bucks County.

"The time has come for us to take a stand and make this a reality. This is about protecting each other. This is about protecting our loved ones. This is about protecting our community. And above all, this is about protecting the kids," said Santarsiero.

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The bill would also provide for a voluntary buy-back program for individuals who currently own firearms that would no longer be permitted.

For those who decide to keep the weapons, they would be required to register and obtain a permit to continue to hold them. It would also require them to hold the firearms in safe storage pursuant to state rules and regulations governing storage.

The legislation also says that the weapons could not be transferred to another person. And when the person is done possessing the weapon, it would ultimately have to be destroyed.

The bill does provide exceptions for law enforcement; state parole agents; county, probation, parole officers and constables authorized to carry such a weapon; active members of the armed forces, National Guard or organized reserves; and employees of the U.S. duly authorized to carry an assault weapon.

https://patch.com/pennsylvania/newto...campaign=share

[streaker69]

Remember when you were in school at the class asshole did something wrong and the teacher decided to punish everyone because the asshole didn't own up to it? That's what's going on now.

[bogey1]

We wont comply. Hoping for a confiscation bill.

[akley88]

nothing i own identifies as a assault weapon

[STBear]

I foresee a rise in tragic boating accidents.

[Pag23]

f' him.. maybe if they dedicate money into training and arming school teachers or better security it would make a difference...

[Hoppy]

How about we ban oath breaking douchbags.

[Matt40]

All of that is illegal according to current state and or federal law. It is illegal for a locality to make a law that is in direct defiance of an existing law without removing the previously established law if empowered to do so. None of what they want can be done without either state level changes or congressional involvement. If any moves are being made, Is that not also a charge of conspiracy... Someone arrest theses clowns.

[NathanB]

I hope and pray they do a buyback 3D printer go brrrrrrr

[middlefinger]

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I particularly love this part: * The bill would also provide for a voluntary buy-back program for individuals who currently own firearms that would no longer be permitted.*