House committee approves legislation banning ‘assault weapons’

THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE on Tuesday approved legislation that would prohibit the manufacture, purchase, sale, transfer and possession of certain semiautomatic shotguns, rifles and pistols. Pictured is Michele Marland at Addieville East Farm in Burrillville in 2017. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

PROVIDENCE – The House Judiciary Committee by a 12-6 vote Tuesday approved legislation that would ban the manufacture, purchase, sale, transfer and possession of several types of semiautomatic and accessorized firearms, commonly referred to by gun control advocates as “assault” or “military style” weapons. Sponsored by Rep. Jason Knight, D-Barrington, the Rhode Island Assault Weapons

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