Restricting Assault Weapons
1989-02-11T02:32:00-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNjM3XC8xOTg5MDIxMTAyMjYwNzAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==This session follows the Stockton, California playground massacre in which a number of children were killed and injured by an individual using an assault rifle. The bill under discussion simply proposes to restrict sales of such weapons and to introduce a registration process for those wishing to buy such weapons. Although there is some concern whether the bill is constitutionally correct, most of the witnessess seem to agree with Chief Gates' reasoning that there is no need to own a gun with such killing power.
This session follows the Stockton, California playground massacre in which a number of children were killed and injured by an individual usi… read more
This session follows the Stockton, California playground massacre in which a number of children were killed and injured by an individual using an assault rifle. The bill under discussion simply proposes to restrict sales of such weapons and to introduce a registration process for those wishing to buy such weapons. Although there is some concern whether the bill is constitutionally correct, most of the witnessess seem to agree with Chief Gates' reasoning that there is no need to own a gun with such killing power. close
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- Edward Conroy Director (Acting) Department of the Treasury->Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
- Daryl Gates Chief Los Angeles, CA->Police Department
- John Hanlon Jr. Attorney Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Neal Knox Executive Director Firearms Coalition
- Lori Mackey Teacher Stockton, CA
- Bill Press Commentator (Former) KABC-TV (Los Angeles, CA)
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