GOV. DANIEL J. McKee Tuesday proposed a ban on the sale of assault-style weapons in Rhode Island. The legislation would ban the possession, sale and transfer of assault weapons. Possession of assault weapons owned on the effective date of the bill would be “grandfathered,” subject to certain registration provisions. Violators would be subject to up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to $10,000 and forfeiture of the weapon. / ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO PHOTO / STEVEN SENNE
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee joined other state leaders on Tuesday at the Statehouse in proposing a ban on assault-style weapons in Rhode Island. McKee, Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, Secretary of State Gregg Amore, Attorney General Peter Neronha and General Treasurer James Diossa all said they want to ban the sale of assault-style weapons…
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