Assault Weapons
The committee heard testimony from several panels on proposals to ban the manufacture and sales of assault rifles in the United States. The… read more
The committee heard testimony from several panels on proposals to ban the manufacture and sales of assault rifles in the United States. The panel of citizens affected by assault rifles delivered emotional testimony on the deaths of loved ones caused by criminals with assault rifles, and the panel of law enforcement officers testified on their opinions concerning the safety of such a ban. Members of the committee handled unloaded models of assault rifles during their opening statements. close
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- Johnny Mack Brown President National Sheriffs' Association
- Joseph Constance Administrator Trenton, NJ->Police Department
- Judy Darling Pittsburgh, PA
- Frank Duggan Member American Shooting Sports Council
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- David B. Kopel Analyst Cato Institute
- Susan Lamson Member National Rifle Association
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- Robert Scully President National Assn. of Police Organizations
- Steve Sposato Resident San Francisco, CA
- Chris Sullivan Director International Brotherhood of Police Officers->Legislative Affairs
- Fred Thomas Member International Assn. of Chiefs of Police
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