PlusNew Gun Bill Passed in Nation's CapitalNew Gun Bill Passed in Nation's CapitalThe Associated PressFollowing the Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down Washington's decades-old ban on firearms, the District of Columbia Council has approved new firearms legislation allowing residents to keep handguns in the home. (July 25)[Notes:VO -- CITY COUNCIL AND GUN VIDEO]AFTER MORE THAN THREE DECADES, WASHINGTON DC RESIDENTS CAN SOON START APPLYING FOR HANDGUN PERMITS.IT'S PART OF THE CITY'S EFFORT TO COMPLY WITH THE SUPREME COURT RULING THAT STRUCK DOWN WASHINGTON'S OLD BAN ON HANDGUNS.TUESDAY WASHINGTON'S CITY COUNCIL PASSED EMERGENCY LEGISLATION ALLOWING HANDGUNS TO BE KEPT IN THE HOME. [Notes:SOT--MOS]I think it's a good thing....whenever you can protect your family it's always a great thing. [Notes:VO--CITY COUNCIL AND GUNS] THE LEGISLATION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY -- AND ALLOWS WEAPONS TO KEPT AT HOME IF THEY ARE USED ONLY FOR SELF-DEFENSE -- AND CARRY FEWER THAN 12 ROUNDS OF...
Following the Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down Washington's decades-old ban on firearms, the District of Columbia Council has approved new firearms legislation allowing residents to...
Following the Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down Washington's decades-old ban on firearms, the District of Columbia Council has approved new firearms legislation allowing residents to...
Following the Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down Washington's decades-old ban on firearms, the District of Columbia Council has approved new firearms legislation allowing residents to...
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The D.C. Council on Tuesday began to consider legislation to regulate handguns in the city following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn the city's handgun ban.