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Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee (D.) signed a collection of gun bans on Tuesday.
The package will ban possession of ammunition magazines capable of holding more than ten rounds, raise the age to legally buy a firearm or ammunition to 21, and prohibit open carry of rifles and shotguns. McKee, who sported a shirt for the gun-control group Moms Demand Action during the signing ceremony, released a statement celebrating the state for leading the way on gun control in the wake of recent mass shootings.
“Here in Rhode Island, we’re taking meaningful action to address the scourge of gun violence and keep our residents safe,” McKee said.
The bill does not contain a grandfather clause, so gun owners will not be allowed to keep any magazine with a capacity over ten rounds. Anyone who does not turn in or destroy the magazines, which come standard with most modern firearms, could be subject to prosecution.
McKee was joined by fellow Democrats and gun-control advocates such as Moms Demand Action co-founder Shannon Watts. In a joint interview with McKee just before the ceremony, Watts fired a warning shot at politicians that don’t support new gun measures.
“We are showing that if you do the right thing, we’ll have your back. But if you do the wrong thing, we’ll have your job,” Watts told ABC 6 WLNE in Providence.
Rhode Island the Stupid State?
“This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration! Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future!
Such foolish words