PROVIDENCE — If history repeats itself, hundreds of people on both sides of the gun debate will descend on the Rhode Island State House in their signature yellow and orange T-shirts to testify Tuesday night on a raft of gun bills, including Governor Raimondo's push to ban assault weapons, high-capacity magazines and guns on school grounds.In recent days, the Rhode Island Firearm Owners League put out an urgent call to its followers on Facebook to send form letters drafted by [...]
Gun Control Legislation Expected To Take Center Stage At State House Once Again
Katherine Gregg, The Providence Journal
Tue, 03/19/2019 - 10:58am
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